October 2009 « askGeorgie.com

Roasted Root Vegetables

In keeping with the fall recipe streak I’ve been on, roasted root vegetables were due. Not only do the bright red and orange colors remind me of fall leaves, hot cooked vegetables are so much more appealing than salads on cold evenings! While most people have only eaten beets that are pickled (and have added sugar), [...]

Speedy “Baked” Apple

Fall is most definitely here, and with it the arrival of abundant fall apples, trick-or-treaters, and chilly nights. I’m always an apple lover, but this time of year my fondness for the popular fruit is in high gear! Check out your local farmers market or grocery store for new apple varieties, especially local ones! Honeycrisp, Jonagold, [...]

Nutrition Powerhouse: Kale

I consider kale to be one of the healthiest foods that you probably aren’t eating. Collectively, leafy greens, including spinach and romaine lettuce, are all excellent choices – but if you only choose them on occasion, consider giving them a more frequent spot on your plate.

By eating just 1 cup of chopped kale (a large handful) [...]

Are Artificial Sweeteners Dangerous?

Hey Georgie,

Sometimes people give me dirty looks for using artificial sweeteners, and I’ve even gotten told that I’d die of cancer. What’s up with that? Are these sweeteners really that bad for you? – Kim

Hi Kim, thanks for writing! Whoever told you that you will die from cancer might want to enroll in an etiquette [...]

Adopt Some Mediterranean Habits for Good Health

It’s been a big month for the Mediterranean diet! Lots of research has come out just this October in support [...]

Veggie Usage, continued

In addition to the delightful chicken and navy bean chili, the chopped peppers/onions/mushrooms went into my morning omelets on Sunday, Monday, and today. Typically, I add in a handful of baby spinach too, if I have it.

The cut butternut squash has been a real treat! I have been on a broiling streak with vegetables, and [...]

Chopping In Advance: well worth the time

A woman at the grocery store turned to me, eyeing my stuff piled atop the checkout conveyor, and said, “If I buy half that many veggies, they just go bad and I have to throw them out. Make sure you can eat them all.” She smiled, perhaps thinking that I was on some crazy stint or [...]

Shopping at a Wholesale Club

Today, we’re ALL trying to save money. But is it in your best interest to shop at a wholesale club? Maybe. Typically, Costco, Sam’s Club, and similar stores sell food and other items in bulk. That means larger packages, and hopefully, saving money. But you can’t just assume that’s a good idea to fill up that [...]

Go Nuttzo! Good food, for a good cause

Calling all nut lovers…..

You just might faint when you try this yummy product! If you love nuts so much you can’t decide between them, some one has developed a delicious answer! It’s called Nuttzo, and it’s a nut butter made from not just peanuts, but cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds hazelnuts, brazil nuts and flax seeds too. [...]

Quest for a better coconut curry….

Thanks to Adham, Barb, and my husband’s fondness for Thai food, I’ve been working on a couple coconut curry recipes. The dilemma is this: traditionally-made curries with coconut milk are sky high in fat and calories (though we’ve discussed that coconut fat might not be as bad for you as other saturated fats). But choosing “light” [...]