Bailey’s Backyard offers a unique Farm to Table dining experience, refined food in a casual, warm setting. Recently, I was invited to sample the Market Tastings Menu at Bailey’s Backyard in Ridgefield, CT, a picturesque 300-year old community. Tucked away on a side street in downtown Ridgefield, Bailey’s Backyard is a hidden gem. Re-launched as…
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100+ Greek Yogurt Recipes – How To Use Greek Yogurt
Learn how to use Greek yogurt to lighten up recipes in this roundup of 100+ sweet and savory Greek yogurt recipes. Greek yogurt can easily be used as a healthy substitute for higher fat ingredients, as well as a way to boost protein in recipes. I’ve found Greek yogurt to be a versatile ingredient as it can…
Tips for Healthier Tailgating {Taste of Greater Danbury 2013}
This coming weekend, I’m going to be doing a healthier tailgating cooking demonstration at a local event called the Taste of Danbury Afternoon Block Party. It’s going to be a fun filled afternoon with chef and food bloggers cooking up some awesome food. I’m going with a healthier football tailgating theme since my kids and…
New Visual Recipe Index
Hi you all, I just wanted to let you know that I now have a Visual Recipe Index up and running. I’m hoping this recipe index format will make it a lot easier for you to search for recipes on my blog. Not only do I have recipes BY CATEGORY, but I also have recipes…
The Essential Good Food Guide Book Review
When I first flipped through Margaret Wittenberg’s The Essential Good Food Guide, I thought it was just another book that would sit on my bookshelf and collect dust. I was dead wrong. The subtitle of this book says it all – “The Complete Resource for Buying and Using Whole Grains and Specialty Flours, Heirloom Fruits…
Low Residue Diet Recipes: Braised Asparagus Tips
Low Residue Diet recipes can be flavorful – these Braised Asparagus Tips infuse flavor into vegetables while sticking to this strict diet. This method works well with almost any vegetable. Today, I’m sharing another Low Residue Diet Recipe. I hope this recipe will inspire those on this special diet to try something new and different, and put…
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chestnut Soup Recipe and Culinary Exploration Workshop
This post recaps my experience at a first-of-it’s kind Culinary Exploration Workshop, where I demonstrated my Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chestnut Soup as a low-fat, low-salt recipe. Several weeks ago, I participated in a first-of-its kind Culinary Exploration Workshop at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone in California where I demonstrated my recipe for a Creamy…
Plum Luv Foods’ Underground Dinner in Newtown Connecticut
This past Sunday, a group of our friends, my husband and I were six of the lucky 40 folks to nab tickets to a “hip” six course menu put on by Plum Luv Foods at Butcher’s Best in Newtown, CT, showcasing sustainable local produce, seafood and grassfed meats. This was a sold-out event, even after…
Jeanette’s Healthy Living Turns Three Years Old and a Happy 4th of July!
Today, I’m celebrating my 3rd Blog Anniversary! Believe it or not, I started my blog three years ago on the 4th of July. By chance, our family sat next to a friend who encouraged me to start blogging the minute I got home from the fireworks display that night. I remember sitting at my computer…
Florence Lin Wins IACP Milestone Award
Today’s post is dedicated to my 93-year old aunt, Florence Lin, who recently received a Special Recognition Award – the Milestone Award – from the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) in recognition of her lifetime achievement of promoting the culinary arts of China in the United States. Special recognition awards pay tribute to notable…
Ahi Tuna Spinach Avocado Pesto Sandwich Recipe
This brain-boosting Ahi Tuna Spinach Avocado Pesto Sandwich is packed with antioxidants and anti-flammatory ingredients, made in hopes of preventing Alzheimer’s Disease through the foods we eat. Recently, I’ve been reading about the healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet (a 30% reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events) as well as the connection between what…
Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots and Chickpeas with Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe
I love roasting vegetables for their simplicity and versatility. Almost any vegetable can be roasted, although cauliflower is probably my favorite because roasting turns this otherwise strong smelling vegetable sweet and almost addictive. In fact, this simple method of preparing cauliflower transformed my oldest son into a cauliflower lover. As a cruciferous vegetable (in the…
How To Bake with Coconut Flour – 12 Great Tips
Today, I hosted a Google+ Hangout on How To Bake With Coconut Flour. My guests were Bob’s Red Mill‘s recipe specialist, Sarah House, and a group of talented food bloggers, Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food, Cara from Cara’s Cravings , Jane from The Heritage Cook, Lexie from Lexie’s Kitchen, and Kelly from The…
How To Bake With Coconut Flour (+ Lots of Coconut Flour Recipes)
Learn lots of tips on how to bake with coconut flour, including lots of coconut flour recipes. This Wednesday, March 27th at 12 Noon Eastern Standard Time, I’m hosting a Google Plus Hangout with Bob’s Red Mill’s test kitchen resident expert and chef, Sarah House. Sarah will help demystify how to bake with coconut flour. I don’t know…
The Mediterranean Diet – 11 Eatings Tips For Improving Heart Health
Last month, The New England Journal of Medicine published an article entitled, Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet, which discusses a trial conducted in Spain that demonstrated a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts resulted in a substantial reduction (30%) in the risk of major cardiovascular events. I…
Exploring The Food and Wine of Australia
Sponsored by Tourism Australia. Recently, I was invited to attend a special Australian food and wine event in New York City at The Sunburnt Calf, where Chef Michael Moore prepared a sampling of Australian delights for us to taste, using healthy and fresh Australian-inspired cooking techniques. Chef Michael Moore is not only a chef and…
Making Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Caryn Stabinsky at Elm Restaurant
Last week, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand how to make Cocoa Dusted Almonds from the very talented Caryn Stabinsky, pastry chef at Elm, named one of the Best New Restaurants 2012 by Esquire. Some of you might recall that I tried to recreate these little treats at home after a meal I had…
What Does Gluten-Free Mean To You? {The Gluten-Free Lifestyle} #Hangout
If you’re new to a gluten-free lifestyle, it can be intimidating at first – not knowing what you can eat, whether you’re trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast, packing lunch for your child, traveling or eating out with friends. This week, I hosted my first Gluten-Free Google+ hangout What Does Gluten-Free Mean…
Sun WineFest 2013 Recap
Sponsored by Mohegan Sun. Last weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the 10th Anniversary Sun Wine Fest event at Mohegan Sun. I’ve never been to such a large event and it was really quite the thrill. I was busy tweeting and sharing on Facebook and Instagram all the sights to be seen –…
Burmese Fried Rice with Green Peas and Shallots
Burmese Fried Rice with Green Peas and Shallots is a delicious savory breakfast. It’s a great recipe to try if you’re new to Burmese cooking as I am. I love savory breakfast foods and so do my kids. In fact, they prefer savory breakfasts to sweet ones. I’m always interested in learning about different cultures’…
