Every year I attend the Natural Products Expo East (there is a West coast version as well) in Baltimore and share the highlights with my readers. For those who don’t know, the Natural Products Expo is the largest gathering of manufacturers and distributors (more than 25,000) of health and nutrition products in the world. This is an opportunity for new companies to introduce their products to the industry and for relatively new companies to expand beyond their local marketplace. I … Read More
Fish in Crazy Water
Who could ever resist trying a recipe with such a great name (which is a translation of the Italian, pesce all’acqua pazza). What is truly crazy is how simple it is to make an intensely flavored, water-based poaching liquid for fish fillets. This recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks, Marcella Cucina, by Marcella Hazan, gifted to me years ago by my friend and client, Carl Tuerk. Marcella was introduced to the dish by her friend from Amalfi, … Read More
Detoxer’s Dilemma
It seems that detox dieting is all the rage lately. Between the juice detox, the gluten-free detox, the dairy-free detox, the vegan detox, the raw food detox, and the no-food detox, it’s a bit overwhelming to say the least. My favorite may be the eat-whatever-the-hell-you-want detox — a sort of anti-detox detox (I just made up that last one, although it wouldn’t surprise me if it actually exists). Detoxing has essentially become the latest fad, diet craze. So the big … Read More
Tasty Tumeric Tonic
This is an excellent anti-inflammatory concoction shared with me by Diane McClatchy. She is a loyal client and consummate student of health and fitness. So let me tell you why this is something you should do. Most of us know tumeric root as the spice that gives curry it’s rich, yellow color. But tumeric is also packed full of bioactive compounds that give it powerful medicinal qualities for both body and brain. It has been used in India for thousands … Read More
Sauteed Swiss Chard w/Ginger & Sesame Dressing
Swiss Chard is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables, right behind Kale and Bok Choy. I have always used it in soups and stews, but this recipe is so simple and so tasty I wanted to share it with you. The secret ingredient is sort of a cheat because it’s a bottled dressing, but I can vouch for it! It contains only whole, organic ingredients and is extra virgin olive oil based as opposed to canola oil based like … Read More
