Archive for March, 2011

Gingersnaps from the Book Basket

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Candied Ginger It has been a while since I spilled the contents of my book basket, but I have to share my latest read.  It is delicious in more ways than one. Have you heard of Amanda Hesser, American food writer and cookbook author?  Her memoir Cooking for Mr. Latte originally started as a column for The [...]

Restaurant Review: The Friendly Toast

Monday, March 14th, 2011

The Friendly Toast Address: 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts  Website: http://www.thefriendlytoast.net/ Tucked away in the heart of MIT-land, The Friendly Toast is the ultimate 1950′s diner. I recommend it with all my heart and stomach.  Costa Rican  Black beans and plum tomatoes under melted provolone, two sunny side eggs, sour cream, potatoes and homemade oatmeal toast. Pumpkin Pancakes “Just like [...]

Hats Off to National Nutrition Month!

Monday, March 7th, 2011

 March is National Nutrition Month!  To celebrate, the Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Interns at Tufts Medical Center teamed up to present  “Myth Busters: Fact vs. Fiction of Carbs, Protein and Fats.” Renee, one of the intern coordinators, answers questions at the Carbohydrate Table. Due to the hard work of the planning committee (applause to Renee, [...]

Coconut Crumbs

Blogging a trail through my experiences as a dietetic intern and nutrition graduate student. I plan to crack open the shell, dig out the meat, slurp the juice, and scatter the crumbs. Follow my trail as I munch my way through life!