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A healthy version of mom's meatloaf - made with mom

In the snowdrift that is Long Island and taking some time off from private clients this week and next, I decided to cook some turkey meatloaf for...
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Winter wonderland, cooking at home and a great loss to Manhattan foodies

I write today after being awoken by the distinct sound of a snowblower. Ah, I wonder what we did in the years prior to the invention of the...
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How to control the holiday pounds and stress

It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us. I am facing the beginning of finals and the unending study sessions and all nighters...
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Happy Healthy Thanksgiving!

So, somehow it got to be November and the middle of November at that. I am three quarters of the way through my third semester of my second masters...
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Marathon training, goal setting, bike riding and cooking for love

I have just passed the less than 2 months to the marathon mark – seven weeks to go. I ran 6 miles somewhat easily yesterday, I’ve got...
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Notes from a private chef: my inspirations, my dishes and one of my recipes

I am a private chef. This means I cook meals weekly for people with their input in their homes using groceries they have purchased or ones I buy...
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Julia's legacy and chocolate torte - healthy in small doses

So, healthy food is always thought of as boring, plain and lacking butter. Perhaps, but what if it was just small amounts of truly delicious food...
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