Summer isn’t over yet! In my August 2009 newsletter, I share new videos, posts, and resources to make your summer a success. And don’t miss out on several posts about my recent trip to Germany!

I indulged in many a store bought ice cream sandwiches in my teen and 20′s, before I knew what was in them. I still like to have them from time to time, but now that I’m used to eating lighter I want a chilly bite that’s more “ice cream” and less sandwich – something small that I can make myself with less preservatives.

I’ve always loved poetry and still read from my collection when I need inspiration. The other night I was visiting a dear friend of mine who’s a chef and he jotted this little ditty onto a napkin for me, I’d like to share it with you.

Concerned about pesticides on your fruits and veggies? If you only have enough room in your grocery budget for a few organic “must haves”, then zero in on the following 12 fruits and vegetables. In this article, I also explain my philosophy on waxed fruits.

When the summer heat wave hits, I start to think about recipes that don’t require the oven or stove top, and that’s what inspired my recent recipes in Self Magazine. In this post, I focus on easy-to-make, flavorful summer soups that only require a few fresh seasonal ingredients.

Obesity’s not just dangerous, it’s expensive. New research shows medical spending averages $1,400 more a year for an obese person than for someone who’s normal weight. Overall obesity-related health spending reaches $147 billion, double what it was nearly a decade ago, says the study published Monday by the journal Health Affairs.

A large peacock guarded the front door and strutted around the shopping carts. He barked at a rooster who dared to cross his path while winking at the curvaceous hens. He was clearly the king of the grocery carts but where was the peahen?

It’s summer, but what if you don’t want to cook? In a recent story entitled “The Big Chill”, published in the June 2009 issue of Self Magazine, I share six of my recipes for no-cook meals that make it from the fridge to the plate in record time!

I am sure you’ve heard of Yum Sugar – their food editors round up the best food posts on the internet, and decided to feature my post on zesters. “The Skinny Chef plays zester tester – and explains when each type of zester works best.”

During a recent visit to a dairy farm, I spotted one of the farm workers filling an orange bucket with milk. Why? That’s what I wondered too. Join me on my tour of farms, getting behind the scenes.

The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family, and to celebrate and share the big and small events of the year. If you love entertaining, but wonder how to pull it off smoothly, download my latest digital booklet on Healthy Holiday Entertaining with how-to tips and recipes for five holiday cookies...