Curried Eggplant

Curried Eggplant

Welcome back to another episode of Food Science Fridays.  Today we’re talking all about the eggplant or aubergine as others around the world call it.  Until a few weeks ago eggplant was my favorite vegetable, when I found out it’s a fruit.  Yep apparently eggplant is a fruit. Eggplant not a lot of people’s favorite [...]

Easy Lunch Solutions: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous Tofu and Spinach

Easy Lunch Solutions: Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous Tofu and Spinach

Many people cite lunch as a primary barrier to their healthy eating goals. These tasty peppers with couscous, tofu, and spinach are a simple yet scrumptious solution to your lunch dilemma.

Carrot Broccoli Miso Soup

Carrot Broccoli Miso Soup

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 [...]

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.

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Southern Californian Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Seafood is often considered an expensive, bougie treat.  I've noticed that I tend to suggest  replacing a majority of the red meat in ones diet with seafood for the obvious health benefits, while ignoring the strain that this places on ones wallet. Shrimp tends to be the least-expensive option in the seafood section, and has [...]

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa

Baked Eggs over Spicy Red Pepper Quinoa. Start your morning off right with a nutritious balanced breakfast.

Zucchini Bread… What was that about not liking vegetables?

I have never been a picky eater.  In fact, there is a family myth that when I was in the hospital diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, the foods I requested were barley soup and avocados.  Now, tell me is that the food of choice for a normal two year-old?  I [...]