50 Women Game-Changers in Food - Judith Jones - Penne with Tuna, Plum Tomatoes, and Black Olives

Gluten-Free Pasta with Tuna, Plum Tomatoes, and Black Olives

I don’t know about you, but it feels as if summer is flying by. When my kids were young and I had three toddlers under the age of 3, I thought I was busy, but looking back at the days when my little ones were happy just splashing in the little blow-up pool in the backyard, or jumping in the sprinkler on a hot day, I realize how much I miss those precious years where we just hung out in our backyard.

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How To Eat Healthy When You Have Diabetes {Guest Post}

Healthy Eating Can Help Manage Diabetes

Today, I am thrilled to welcome back Lisa Corrado as a guest blogger to tell us how to help manage diabetes through diet. Lisa is a nutritionist and chef, and provides nutritional counseling and coaching, and supports corporate wellness initiatives. She blogs at A Moment in a Busy Life where you'll find healthy recipes and informative posts such as Drink Your Super Hero, Spicy Super Heros, Super Heros from the Sea, and more.
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Eating Right with Diabetes

For someone who has diabetes, glucose management is the name of the game. If you have diabetes, you know that what you eat (specifically carbohydrates) has a direct impact on your blood sugar levels. It's important to choose foods that give you the nutrients you need to be healthy, while helping you keep your glucose levels at a steady, appropriate level.

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CSA Box #7: Summer Vegetable Korean Lettuce Wraps

Summer Vegetable Korean Lettuce Wrap

This past week, I picked up my CSA Box #7, and found "pencil carrots", eggplant, tomatoes, arugula, Ailsa Craig onions (sweet and mild), green beans, swiss chard, cucumbers, fresh garlic, parsley, basil tops, zucchini, sweet "Trinity" corn, and green leaf lettuce. 

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50 Women Game Changers in Food - #7 Madhur Jaffrey - Cold Cucumber Soup Recipe

Madhur Jaffrey's Cold Cucumber Soup - This Soup Was Spicy and Flavorful!

It is so hot outside these days that I've been thinking about making some cold soup. Typically, I enjoy hot soups, and the only cold soup I've ever made is Gazpacho. However, I've been thinking about trying a cold cucumber soup with all the cucumbers I've been getting in my CSA Box.

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CSA Box #6: Cold Kim Chi Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad Recipe

Cold Kim Chi Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad

With the weather so hot lately, I've been craving Asian cold noodles. Two of my favorite cold noodle dishes are Kim Chi Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad and Cold Sesame Noodles. Recently, I made homemade Kim Chi with Napa Cabbage from my CSA Box, and still had some left. I also got lots of farm fresh cucumbers in my most recent CSA Box -- perfect for making some Kim Chi Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad.

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