Featured Blog Posts – August 2010 Archive (8)

For most parents, finding ways to encourage their picky eaters to try and enjoy new foods is a top priority. In fact, a recent survey showed more than 68 percent of registered dietitians who counsel new parents frequently receive questions about getting finicky eaters to eat at mealtime. And now, faced with a new school year, busy parents need more help than ever to ensure a nutritious, fast and convenient solution.



To help parents conquer mealtime battles, Tyson Foods and Robin… Continue

Fall is approaching and that means lots of fun things to do. I am working on an event that will take place in New Orleans. It will benefit the wildlife, pets and other animals that have been affected by the oil disaster in the Gulf. Once I get more specifics finalized, I will be sending out information. Stay tuned…….…

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In the heat of the moment, people in relationship often make idle threats which they don’t end up following through with. Threats are usually made to get a spouse’s attention or to get the fight to stop, but these inadequate attempts to repair a situation usually only make matters worse in the long run. As is often the intention, feelings are hurt and anxieties are provoked. Retaliation is always a losing strategy. “I want a divorce,” or “You have to leave” are the worst of these threats; such… Continue

This recipe welcomes Kim “back to the office” from her trip. Our weekly business lunches at Longevity Restaurant used to habitually include the sweet potato fries. Now that Longevity has closed, here’s an even healthier version -- sweet potato fries that are baked instead of fried -- to satisfy the craving.



Preheat oven to 400 degrees.



Slice sweet potatoes into whatever size fries you prefer.



Mix in bowl with at least…

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Here's the interview link - click to listen: SYLVIA

Sylvia, a comedy about a middle-aged man and the two women in his life, his wife and his dog, opened off-Broadway to critical…

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Berries rich in antioxidants and whole grains make these muffins a bit more guilt--free than your usual bakery muffins. Enjoy for breakfast.

11/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 cup cornmeal

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

2 free range eggs

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup raw sugar

1 cup buttermilk

6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1 cup raspberries

1/2 cup…

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I've been a hair-care professional for over 22 years. I have served and helped people over the years with their health and the changes that can happen over time. As we age over time our hair loses its natural sebrum oil. In your 20's it seems to be at its healthiest peak. As we grow into our 30's and 40's we lose more and more which causes the hair to dull out and become brittle. And over time the hair thins out and becomes noticeably different. You have…

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Pampered hands and feet, perfectly painted, glistening nails, smoothed skin with no evidence of daily wear and tear from stilettos – most of us luxuriate in the relaxation of a good manicure and pedicure. As for me, I’m always looking for deals on pedicures, but most of the time, the best deals are at oriental nail salons. These are the same salons that are notoriously questionable in their hygiene and products and routinely rushed in their services, getting you in and out of the pedicure chair… Continue