Tag Archives: healthful cooking

School Lunch Program

Big News for Public Schools! Early this morning, I let out an audible ‘that-a boy’ when I heard on my beloved WNYC radio that Chuck Schumer’s  request to make Greek yogurt part of the federal school lunch program was going … Continue reading

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Brussel Sprouts, Delicata Squash, and Sausage

As much as I’m sad that summer is now a memory, I am always motivated by the autumn bounty. Although I didn’t get my fill of tomatoes this year, turning towards brussel sprouts is certainly not considered a consolation prize. … Continue reading

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Milking Summer’s Bounty: Avocado, Corn and Tomato Salad.

We humans may have melted during this summer’s heat, but tomatoes LOVE the hot weather. The reward for the past two disappointing tomato seasons is this year’s bumper crop of delicious local tomatoes. Now, not all tomatoes are created equally. … Continue reading

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Healthy Summer Meal- in 15 Minutes

Mash Mish Meals Taking Advantage of Tomatoes and Corn When people learn about my past life as a restauranteur, they usually ask ‘what kind of food did you serve’. I’d coined the term Fresh Market Cuisine℠ as Goldie’s style cooking; … Continue reading

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Quinoa & Shiitakes: A Match Made In An Envelope

An Elegant Vegetarian Feast: I was recipe testing a ‘No Pot Meal’ for LearnVest.com a couple of nights ago. The concept: healthy, quick, and tasty meals with minimal cleanup. I focused on Fish en Papillote because it has always been a … Continue reading

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Ricotta Recipe: With A Warning

Fresh Ricotta is addictively delicious. It’s so good that once you taste the warm, tender curds, you’ll not be able to enjoy the commercial version again. You even get an additional bonus when you make your own cheese: the whey! … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day: Don’t Be A Dummy

Back in the days of my restaurant, Goldie’s by the Bridge, we used to brand some holidays as “dummies’ day-out”. Valentine’s Day was the queen of them all. These are occasions when people who don’t usually dine out, do. These … Continue reading

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A Dozen 2 Minute Healthful, Yummy Snacks

Sensible Snacking A  commitment to a healthful lifestyle is a giant first step to a lifestyle disease-free future. But don’t stop there; good intentions alone don’t guarantee victory. The ultimate goal, which is a massive leap, is to plan your … Continue reading

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Gluttony Minus Guilt

Winter has officially arrived in the northeast. Although the lack of snow is certainly appreciated, the wind and temperature combine to make me HUNGRY. I always have a heartier appetite in the cold months than in the summertime. When I … Continue reading

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Wishing You A Healthy New Year!

The New Year brings me to focusing on my goals. I’m human, after all! Goal for the Goldie’s Table Matters blog: “I commit to sharing with everyone who wants to listen -or read- insights from three areas spanning professional and … Continue reading

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