With the mercury on the rise so far this spring, the hot summer temperatures will soon be here (no complaints on this end!).

What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than with a bowl of ice-cold fro-yo? Instead of skipping to the grocery store, though, why not try a homemade recipe with fresh in-season mint and strawberries. Continue reading →

If you’re anything like me, I tend to overbuy fresh herbs and always have leftovers after making the only recipe I intended to make. Then I’m stuck with figuring out what to do with the extras. This time, I was left with some mint from a delicious, fresh strawberry-mint frozen yogurt, so I decided, why not try a pesto? Continue reading →

Lately, when I go to the market, I try to find a fresh in-season herb, fruit or vegetable to try and incorporate into my cooking. Browsing the produce section this week, the fragrant, green dill caught my eye. Dill is an herb I wish I could add to everything; its scent and taste really appeal to me—but that’s not the end of why dill is an attractive addition to your meals. Continue reading →

We’ve written before about the connections that people can create over food—from visiting farmers’ markets and meeting the people who supply our healthy food to simply joining the family for dinnertime at the table. But with Father’s Day this Sunday, I thought I’d share a little story with you about how my grandfather (with some help from my grandmother’s cooking) united a whole community through food. Continue reading →

With picnic season now here, cold summer salads are a staple—especially potato salad. It’s simple, easy to transport and, generally speaking, it’s a crowd pleaser. But admit it: Sometimes the staples can get a little boring, so why not add a bit of a twist—and a nutrition boost—to your regular old potato salad with sweet potatoes. Continue reading →

As our own Jon Yaneff discovered this month in a food showdown, McDonald’s muffins actually ranked worse for your health than donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts. Neither is all that healthy for you, but if you’re like me, having a baked snack with your mid-morning coffee or tea is one of those enjoyable moments I look forward to each day. Continue reading →