Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

The chemistry of caramelizing onions and my recipe for caramelized onions, spinach, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomato quiche

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Ganache Truffle Bats

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Ganache Truffle Bats

There's a bit of science behind formulating the perfect ganache Halloween treat, but you don't need to be a chemist to whip up a one of these great ganache truffle bats!

Confused about Nutrition? Here’s Why

Confused about Nutrition? Here’s Why

Different from what every best selling diet author would have you believe, eating for optimal health is confusing and complicated for most people. Here are some of the factors that contribute to this confusion

So you want to be a Nutritionist? A Guide to Graduate Programs in Nutrition

So you want to be a Nutritionist?  A Guide to Graduate Programs in Nutrition

I am excited to announce that I will begin my graduate school journey at UNC Chapel Hill in August! Curious about the process of applying and deciding on a nutrition graduate program? Here's what you need to know.

5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

5 Tips for Perfectly Fluffy Scrambled Eggs

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.

Gut Feelings or Gut Research? The Ultimate Probiotic Guide

Gut Feelings or Gut Research?  The Ultimate Probiotic Guide

What are probiotics? Are probiotics even effective? What's going on in my gut? Exploring what research has shown on probiotics and our gut flora.

Garlicky Quinoa with Chicken Sausage

Garlicky Quinoa with Chicken Sausage

Quinoa has been hailed as a miracle food because it ย is a complete protein. ย This means it contains all the essential amino acids at adequate levels. ย Most plants are not complete proteins and must be combined with other things in order to obtain all of the amino acids your body needs to function properly; however, [...]