Rain, snow, or shine, Winter is soup time! It’s been a rainy winter in California, and this week was no different. I remember having a winter or two like this as a child, where there were just days of endless rain and rain puddles to play in, but I certainly haven’t seen a winter like … More Carrot Broccoli Miso Soup
Ketosis, Keto, Ketogenic… These key words seem to be popping up everywhere, from recent journal articles to fad diets to health blogs, but this concept is anything but new. This week we are putting ketosis under the microscope, examining the peer-reviewed research and the fads. … More Ketosis: Reviewing the Research and the Fad
Dive into an incredibly fresh and flavorful seafood stew inspired by the classic Provencal Dish. … More Bouillabaisse a la Californien (A French Inspired Seafood Stew)
2017 is now in full swing, and I know many of you are working hard at those resolutions you might have made a couple of weeks ago. Many people like to use New Years to kick start a plan to be healthy. Gyms and yoga classes always seem packed with motivated individuals in January, as people … More Supplement Skepticism and the Key to a Healthy 2017
Understanding egg chemistry is the key to perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs. Not only are eggs an extremely nutritious food, but because of their unique protein structure, eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients. … More 5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
There is something innately soothing about a bowl of miso soup. I have always been fascinated by the umami taste, and yet prior to this week, I had never cooked with miso. Honestly, I didn’t even know what miso looked like or where to buy it. As someone who usually cooks in the Italian style, … More Spicy Miso Bird’s Nest Soba Soup
I was once hesitant to invest in a continuous glucose monitor. Now I can’t imagine living without mine. Learn more about the strengths and limitations of the Dexcom CGM. … More The Case for Continuous Glucose Monitors
If you’ve read Teaming Up in the Kitchen: Matt’s Sweet Potato Fries you’ll know that both Matthew and I believe we are the top chef in the kitchen. Instead of this leading to conflict as you would think, it usually leads to a rather splendid multi-course meal. When planning dinner, we usually think of what we have … More Teaming Up in the Kitchen Part II: Julie’s Turkey Burgers
My personal experience with diabetes from diagnosis through adulthood. … More Me, Myself, and my Type 1 Diabetes
Yes, summer is definitely over, but there are many things to love about fall and winter. One of those is the cuisine. Colder weather tends to bring on richer deeper flavors and warmer cozier meals, something that I am definitely a fan of. This dish contains many ingredients that I am also definitely a fan … More Tagliatelle with Carmelized Shallots, Mushrooms, and Kale
