La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey

August 15, 2017

Hit the Trail

A body in motion stays in motion. I’ve been thinking about this a lot. I’ve noticed that when I spend too long in the same position—whether I’m tapping on my keyboard on deadline or reading a novel on a lazy Sunday—I’m less inclined to do anything else. What’s more, I feel pretty crabby. So it…
August 10, 2017

Treasured Moments

When we visited Italy, we didn’t see people hurtling down the sidewalks clutching cups of coffee or sandwiches. In the U.S., at least in my corner of the country, life often becomes so hectic that it’s difficult to squeeze in a civilized meal—especially if you work long hours and have children. Americans may eat breakfast…
July 31, 2017

Meatless Mondays

Splurge a bit at the weekend barbeque? Get back on track by experimenting with meatless meals today. For more than a decade, the global Meatless Monday initiative has encouraged everyone to skip meat one day a week to promote wellness and reduce our environmental footprint. You might be surprised by the number of meatless meals…
July 24, 2017

Family and Food

As well as eating healthful fare, we need to nourish our spirits with sustaining relationships. Last weekend, at least four generations of aunts, uncles, cousins and more cousins gathered at a local lake for our annual family reunion. Despite sweltering temperatures, we ate, we laughed, we caught up on family news and we recounted old…
July 13, 2017

Turning Up the Heat

Outdoor grilling brings out the flavors of food in a way that no other cooking technique can—especially in fish and vegetables. Several years ago, we discovered Cooking Light’s Grilled Salmon With Roasted Corn Relish, a succulent salmon dish with a tongue-tingling mixture of roasted chile peppers and corn. We begin by grilling chiles, peeling them…