If you normally plate your family's dinner in the kitchen, try serving at the table. This simple shift can make a profound difference in your family's health and make mealtimes more meaningful. Here is why it's worthwhile: 1. Portion Control Serving at the table helps manage portion control. When you plate your food in the […]
It's not always worth to order in, for your health, experience, and wallet. In this short story, you'll find meaningful inspiration for your next family brunch.
Return to The Table Holiday Gift Guide If you're looking for some gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season, consider the gift of good food and kitchen accessories to help those you love easily make delicious meals and memories. I've been giving food products and kitchen tools as gifts for the past twenty years, and […]
It's Best from the Source The Italians are the masters when it comes to pasta, so it makes sense to go right to the source for several reasons. In Italy, you will find high-quality pasta, learn the best way to cook it and discover how to eat it to improve your experience- both for your […]
Al Dente Pasta for the Taste and Your Health When it comes to pasta, learn from the Italians. They are the masters at cooking pasta and creating simple, delectable pasta dishes. Any Italian will tell you the only way to cook pasta is al dente. "Al dente" is an Italian term that refers to pasta […]
Less Gluten, Better Quality If you've ever been to France or Italy, you might have noticed it was easier to digest bread, pasta, and pastries there than in the United States. Even individuals with gluten sensitivity report they can enjoy these foods without any adverse reactions. In this article, I will share some insights that […]
Essential Healthy Eating Habits You've probably heard the saying, "You are what you eat," meaning eating healthy food is crucial for good health. However, the right food is not enough. How you eat matters just as much as what you eat. When I say "how you eat," I'm referring to factors such as where you […]
The Secret to Eating Well and Balancing Your Health and Weight Maybe you’ve heard of the French Paradox. It’s an age-old question, “How can the French routinely eat bread, cheese, butter, cream, and croissants and stay thin?” Since many people believe these foods cause weight gain, how the French can consume these foods and stay […]
Serving milk with dinner is filling and can ruin a child’s appetite for the meal. In addition, the taste of milk conflicts with and overshadows the flavor of the food, making the food less attractive. Instead of serving milk with dinner, do like the French and Italians and serve calcium-rich foods after dinner as a course.
Food companies are savvy at marketing processed foods as wholesome and healthy. Read this post to learn three questions to ask to assure you are buying the quality food you think you are.
With San Marzano Canned Tomatoes Tomato sauce is an essential ingredient for quick and easy home-cooked meals. Homemade tomato sauce has a fresh, rich taste that jarred sauce cannot match, and it's incredibly simple to make. There's no need to buy jarred sauce. Once you try homemade sauce and taste the difference, the jarred sauce […]
Who Brought the Unexpected Gift A friend of ours called this morning and asked if he could come over for dinner. He is one of our ex-pat friends from France who used to live near us in Michigan. A year ago, he moved with his wife and three children to their dream city, Chicago. Although […]
