Understanding the Ingredients and Flavors That Define Healthy Eating During a recent conversation with a participant in my "Transform How You Eat" program, a woman expressed uncertainty about what constitutes good food. She explained that she didn't grow up eating many of the foods I teach about, like fresh garlic, basil, and homemade salad dressing. […]
A Delicious and Easy Dinner Idea The French are renowned for their love of cheese and their mastery of cheese-making. Besides using cheese for cooking, the French have a custom of serving an assortment of cheeses with bread after dinner, known as a cheese course. In this article, I will share with you why a […]
A Healthy, Delicious, and Fun Dessert I know the idea of serving fresh nuts at dinner may not sound very exciting because often when I mention it to someone, they give me a blank stare. But every time I serve fresh nuts to guests, they say, "Wow, what a fantastic idea!" Then they ask me, […]
It’s Easier Than You May Think: The key is to serve dinner in courses—just like when you go out to a nice restaurant and order a first course, then a main dish, and treat yourself to dessert. Or if you’ve ever been to dinner at a French or Italian home, chances are they served you […]
You can improve your health and make mealtimes more meaningful by serving dinner in courses rather than a one-plate meal. Read the post to learn about the other benefits of eating in courses.
A nutritious meal nourishes your family's bodies, and a meaningful conversation nourishes their minds and spirits. To keep your family dinners from being devoured quickly and everyone scurrying away from the table in five minutes, try this conversation starter. Tell a story. And watch the magic unfold at your table. Kids are accustomed to being […]
If you're stuck for ideas on how to start an engaging and meaningful conversation at the table, tell a story. People are used to being asked questions like "How was your day?" or "What are your plans for the weekend?" But telling a story is a real attention grabber. Read this blog for story starters to get a meaningful conversation flowing.
If you value cooking fresh homemade food for your family but don’t want to be a slave to your kitchen, having the right tools, you can cook faster and do some pretty cool things.
Deliciously and Effortlessly With Thanksgiving behind us, the busiest time of year is on the horizon. The chaos seems to hit overnight. School holiday parties and plays to attend, gifts to buy, decorating, family gatherings, and gift exchanges. Everyone you meet asks, “Are you ready for the holidays yet?” probably hoping to have a reason […]
Who can put a price on family bonding, memories, and health? Give the gift of all three this holiday season with these Return to The Table family dinner-themed gifts. Give the Gift of Family Memories, Meaningful Connection, and Good Health.
The secret to getting your family on board with leftovers is to think of your leftovers as ingredients. Instead of serving the leftovers exactly as they are.
Make Your Best Thanksgiving Meal Ever There's no shortage of Thanksgiving recipes to motivate you to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Still, your enthusiasm can fade when you get into the kitchen and realize all there is to do. I remember the first time I made a large Thanksgiving dinner. It was for my in-laws and some […]
