When I was 14, I started going to a dietitian. During the first six months or so into my eating disorder recovery, I made the visit every other week to see her, usually equipped with my diet recall in hand.
I still remember her advice to me, and it’s something I’ve carried into my own career as a dietitian–and my own everyday life….
Peanut butter and chocolate is my absolute favorite combo. I don’t care what it is…if it has peanut butter and chocolate in it, I’m all about it.
Second on my list of favorite dessert combos is peppermint and chocolate. York peppermint patties have always been my mom’s favorite dessert, and I’m pretty sure it must be genetic or something….
For me, food is 50% about the taste and 50% about the presentation.
Now, I’ll admit that some of my absolute favorite foods don’t look so great on the plate—and that’s putting it nicely.
Indian food, for example, is one of my absolute favorites…but it takes some good lighting and about 1,000 different shots to get one that does it justice.
Conversely, some of the most beautiful dishes simply don’t taste as good as they look. In fact, I had to make ratatouille a few times before I realized that I don’t actually like it all that much…I just liked looking at it!
Finding a good middle ground can be tricky. But anytime I find a recipe that strikes that perfect balance between taste and presentation, I get pretty excited to share it.
Well, today I have a recipe that is both super tasty and a serious stunner on the dinner table.
Not only that, but it’s packed with healthy ingredients that make it a rock star in terms of nutrition.
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Within just a few months of moving to NYC, I quickly got over any fear of germs that I had ever had.
There are people everywhere, touching everything, and spreading all kinds of germs all over the place. On a daily basis, I find myself packed into subways, stairs, and streets with strangers from all over the world….
So spring has officially sprung here in New York! Or at least I hope that’s what these 60 degree days we’ve been having recently means.
Either way, all this sunny weather calls for a little mix up of the menu for me!…
