What’s the Big Deal with Bison?

What’s the Big Deal with Bison?

Yum As a chef, my clients seem to ask me this every week. There are a growing number of people that have intolerance via food sensitivity testing to beef or choosing not to eat because they feel there are other healthier choices than beef. Bison was almost extinct a...
Smooth as Butter…Lettuce?

Smooth as Butter…Lettuce?

Originating from the Mediterranean basin, this tender bright green clump of velvety leaves has a mild flavor that pairs nicely with countless culinary pleasures.  Not only contributing to delightful dishes, the health benefits of butter lettuce include: good sources...
It’s a Peachy Time of Year!

It’s a Peachy Time of Year!

A calorie is a calorie – right?  Or does food talk to our body in different ways? According to celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert, JJ Virgin, who exposes “The seven ridiculous myths people believe about losing weight”, in an article highlighted in Mind...
Is that Salmon or Flamingo?

Is that Salmon or Flamingo?

One of my clients served salmon for the first time to her little boy and he asked his mom, “Mom is this flamingo?” I just love the mind of a child. Everyone knows that salmon is really good for you but not everyone knows how to prepare it well. Fish as with all...
So What is a Healthy Diet

So What is a Healthy Diet

Connect with us for gluten-free recipes, allergy testing, dietary coaching and more! Katianna Weiner, chef at The Restaurant @ Meadowood (St. Helena, CA), feels “The futureof food is about education and awareness.  Knowledge is power.  A deeper understanding of...