Cooking is an essential part of life. And yet, many people grow up without learning how to cook — or how to do it easily. With the rise of takeout, delivery apps, and convenience foods, it's easy to skip cooking altogether. Buying prepared foods and eating out costs more than cooking at home, and often […]
Cooking while you're on vacation may not seem like a break at first glance, but I'll show you how it can be both rewarding and, yes, relaxing! When you have the option to cook, making some meals in can save you money, help you eat better, and add an unexpected sprinkle of flavor, fun, and […]
You’ll find several posts about apéritifs here at Return to The Table — and yet, here is another morsel to try. Just like a good apéritif! In the post Easy Family Dinner Apéritif Style, I share the idea of turning an apéritif into dinner by pulling together a few small plates to create a fabulous […]
Like a sauce with its layers of flavors, the details of how you eat blend together to create something truly nourishing — your delicious diet, one ingredient at a time. Ingredients:Good foodConnectionHow you eat When you combine these ingredients, you have a special recipe for health and happiness. It’s the perfect diet. Your diet inspires […]
In recent posts, we’ve talked about creating your delicious diet and eating what you love — while maintaining your health and your weight. The secret lies in your lifestyle around food, which helps explain well-known phenomena like longevity in the Blue Zones and the French Paradox. The right diet isn’t about restriction. It’s about creating […]
Last week, I wrote about creating a diet you love. Not a restrictive plan — something different. Something delicious. A "diet" in the original sense. The word diet comes from the Greek word diatia, which means "way of life." Your diet isn't just about what you eat — it's how you eat too. How you […]
If you’ve been Making Your Spring Menu and find yourself focusing more on the foods you “should” eat than the ones you really want on your plate, this piece will help you create Your Delicious Diet — one that pleases your palate and supports your health (and your waistline, too). All around the world, there […]
If you’ve refreshed your kitchen this month and straightened up your freezer, you’re ready to roll! It’s organized and fresh — so let’s keep it that way. If you were a little troubled during your freezer cleanout and found yourself thinking, “When did I buy that?” or “I didn’t even know I had this … […]
One of the simplest ways to cook and make delicious meals is to eat what’s in season. You don't have to do much to produce at its peak — it already tastes great! This month, take a few minutes to refresh your Menu with seasonal ingredients, and I'll help you spark ideas for simple ways to prepare […]
Think about a space you love. A comfortable place that makes you feel relaxed and happy. Maybe it's your backyard or a reading nook in your home — it’s your sanctuary. Connect with the energy you feel when you’re in this special space and create the same connection to your kitchen. A kitchen you love […]
It's the season of renewal and fresh starts. Spring is the perfect time to peek in your kitchen and think about your eating habits to make space for a new, delicious season. Check in with Your Freezer Start by taking a look inside your freezer. Use up what you have and toss out what you […]
Savor Summer All Year Long — And Save Money A Quick Alternative to Canning For years, I canned tomatoes at the end of summer. It was wonderful all winter long to have tomatoes packed at their peak, and my friend Kathleen and I turned canning into a fun tradition. But once I had kids, the […]
