In my September 2009 newsletter, I share new videos, posts, and resources to make your Back-To-School transition seemless. And don’t miss out on several posts about my recent explorations in Germany!

Licorice seems to be one of those “love it” or “hate it” flavors – probably because it has such a strong and distinct taste. Licorice is not just a candy, it is actually an extract from the Glycyrrhiza Glabra plant, which means sweet root.

Tomatoes, chanterelles, and the most fragrant fresh berries I’ve ever tasted: Join me in my latest travel update – exploring German farmers’ markets, creating an uproar with my pancetta asparagus recipe and experimenting with wild boar stew and other game.

Did you know that stress may be the reason for the extra weight around your middle? In response to stress, your body produces many hormones and one in particular, cortisol, will send you rummaging for ice cream or other high-calorie foods to replenish the energy your body believes it spent handling a stressful event. But help is near!

Two studies published in this month’s JAMA add to evidence that long-term lifestyle habits may reduce the risk of mental decline in old age. These studies are observational and not definitive, but they hint at what might reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Long a cornerstone to ayurevedic medicine and revered by tropical civilizations, coconut oil has a surprisingly long history in food and medicine throughout the world. However, the oil that has been somewhat controversial when it comes to recent health studies.

A reader wrote in this week asking for multiple ways to cook broccoli, one of my favorite super-charged vitamin-packed veggies! Broccoli has been touted as a superfood, and for good reason – here’s quick and delicious ways to cook broccoli!

Since seeing the mounds of butter and melted chocolate oozing across the screen in “Julie and Julia,” I’ve been craving an indulgent chocolate dessert. So I made this rich, dark molten cake that’s crusty on top and soft and melted in the center.

I was recently reading an article on women’s health that highlighted recent research from San Jose State University – revealing that yoga’s perfect-body secret may actually be all in your head!

Kids can be really picky about what they eat, and most kids eat with their eyes. Making healthy lunches for your kids shouldn’t be a chore, and my yummy foods look fun and are sized just for them, no cooking experience necessary!

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...