My sister’s husband is set in his ways. He’s in good health, and he maintains his ideal weight, but he eats like a big kid. He makes faces at veggies, and the idea of drinking anything green makes him walk away shaking his head. On a recent visit there, my veggie-eating son found his behavior…
Photographer Chelsea Fullerton and designer Jennifer Elsner joined me at our farm a few weeks ago to photograph recipes for my new website, coming later this year. Chelsea took photos of a brunch I served for my husband and friends after a trail ride, and then Camille Styles decided to feature it. You get to…
Imagine having someone call and say that they want to photograph your fridge. It’s sort of like having someone want to peek into your clothes closet. I’d worry if I left bras and panties lying around. So it was with my fridge. Well and Good NYC wanted to know..and I barely had time to pick…
Happy January, Sunshine! Not feeling quite so sunny? You’re not alone. It’s common this time of year to feel blue. The Europeans have identified the third Monday in January as the day when people feel the saddest, and they named it Blue Monday. It’s a reaction to the dark days of winter, the lack of…
When Jennifer Elsner, a creative soul in many arenas, shared with me her latest creation from the kitchen, I knew we were on to something. A new feature of my website is born: Client Recipe // Nutritional Style Approved. As we finish off January with my first client recipe, I want to invite you to…
My husband and I recently did an eight-day juice fast… not a big deal for me, as a nutrition coach, but a pretty big step for my hub. His idea of “green” was sautéed spinach and eggs, and healthy food means his morning protein smoothie. But green juice? Never. It turned out to be a…
I have a long standing tradition of welcoming guests with risotto. It began when I lived in New York City, and I discovered the magic technique of stirring a pan of creamy rice over an open flame, and inviting guests to join in to help with the stirring. Friends from uptown and down in Manhattan…
It can be difficult to tell a woman’s age. Have you ever met a woman whom you’re sure is much older than you, and you find out that she’s 5 years younger? Or you’re certain your boss is the same age as you, and you discover that she’s 10 years older? It happens in those…
Need some tips to get you through the big turkey day? Contrary to what you might wish for, your family and friends will most likely not be serving grilled veggies, plain, vegan turkey, and “raw” pumpkin pie. Food is about to take center stage, and old family recipes and labor-intensive preparation will win the day;…
When USA Today asked me to me one of their “Age Proof Beauties”, I was flattered, but when I saw their “Modern Woman” magazine on the newsstands over the weekend, and I watched my mom tear up, I was grateful for the turns I’ve taken. I remember sitting in a Chanel company meeting years ago,…
