Fairytale Eggplants

I'm enchanted by the beautiful baby eggplants I found at the farmer's market in downtown Durham a couple of days ago. In addition to being the most adorable things ever, they are called "fairytale eggplants!" Whoever magically shrunk them did us all a favor. They have tender skins and only a few seeds. They're sweet and firm without the mushiness and bitterness found in the mama-sized eggplants.  So for all of you who love eggplant and even those who don't, these ethereal fruits are for you.

Healthy Challenge: April 2011

Pecorino Romano Cheese

My favorite food staple is Pecorino Romano cheese. It makes food sing! Just a sprinkle of freshly grated Romano cheese on veggies, grains, and lentils takes these foods to a new level of deliciousness. With so much flavor, this cheese feels like an indulgence. Made from sheep's milk, Romano is good for your health and often works for people with other dairy intolerances.

Healthy Challenge: April 2011

New Book Sneak Peek

How many times have you said to yourself that eating healthy doesn't taste good, is too hard, expensive or time consuming? I’m here to show you how eating better can be delicious, easy, inexpensive, and fast in my new book Lean Body, Smart Life: 12 Fix Plan to a Leaner, Healthier, Happier Life.