Ten years ago, I witnessed the power of Lauren Slayton’s nutrition acumen... My fellow work colleague had undergone a major lifestyle transformation and had lost approximately 40 pounds. When you’re pulling 8-10 hour days with an intimate group of people, it’s inevitable that you start to function as one unit. So, as my friends’ weight came off, we too picked up some nutritional cues and celebrated her milestones along the way. Little did I know at the time, my colleague was a walking poster child for Foodtrainers, Lauren’s successful … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Chicken Tetrazzini
Snow has been steadily falling for the past few hours, turning the city into a peaceful winter diorama. Temperatures have plummeted to low teens and we’re bracing for another bitter day today complete with ample sledding, movie watching, reading and eating. Knowing that we'd be stuck indoors for some time, last night I knew we needed the ultimate comfort food for dinner-- to warm us and to tide us over until today, when we could happily enjoy the leftovers again. I decided to make one of mom’s hearty casseroles—with chicken and noodles and … [Read more...]
Best TV Watching Appetizers
With many highly-anticipated television events on the horizon in the new year, tasty finger food recipes are a necessity. From the Superbowl to the Grammy’s to the Academy Awards, chances are you'll be hosting or attending a tv viewing party. Whether an informal sports gathering or a fancy dinner party, these appetizers are reliable crowd pleasers! Enjoy... Judy’s Baked Brie: A deliciously warm and sweet appetizer to compliment any party. No one expects the "kick" provided by the honey mustard and ginger snap combination. Mom … [Read more...]




