Yes, it is possible to be so busy or tired we don’t have time to make popcorn from scratch… so we doctor it. Faith likes Paul Newman’s Original microwave popcorn, and after it’s popped, she empties half the bag in a large bowl and tosses in all sorts of things, such as grated parmesan; truffle […]
Food Notes
Can of Chickpeas? Make Your Own Blender Hummus in 5 Minutes
As a fan of Indian flavors, I like to roam the aisles at Trader Joe’s (or anywhere) for jars of Indian sauces. Joe’s has a terrific and affordable one called Masala Simmer Sauce. I dump it in a blender with a can or two of rinsed chickpeas. Whiz on high and you’re all set. You […]
The Doctor Is In: Making Packaged or Canned Foods Lovable
From Faith: Whether you are busy, lazy, cheap, or without cooking ability, we think it’s okay to use canned or packaged foods and doctor them to make them better. It turns out, as you can see from the recipe here, it’s even possible to make a toddy from hot Dr. Pepper. (You really can make this, […]
Ariel’s Calorie-Friendly Health Salad
When she’s not overseeing things at South Lane Bistro in Guilford, Conn, Ariel Miller is creating healthy recipes for herself and her family. That’s how she came up with a salad of fresh spinach, fresh grapefruit sections, and sliced avocado, dressed with her favorite balsamic reduction from Whole Foods (no corn syrup.) It’s a wonder […]
Metabolic Doctor on Eating for Weight Loss
Since this is the season for thinking about shorts and bathing suits in June, we decided to offer you a helpful conversation Faith had on weight control with Connecticut Endocrinologist Reza Yavari, a specialist in metabolism. In this conversation he busts diet myths, talks about new weight-loss drugs that he likes, and helps us understand […]
Video: Who’s Making Those Store-Bought Rice Paper Rolls?
From Faith: They’re paper-thin. You can buy them in supermarkets or specialty stores. And you wrap them around chopped vegetables, meat, and add sauce. Summer rolls are among my favorite things to eat, and absurdly easy to make; I simply can’t get enough of them. I’d always imagined that rice paper wrappers were made only by […]
