Back-to-School LUNCH
Here we go again! The long, hot, lazy days of summer are coming to an end, and that means back to class, routine, crazy schedules, sports, carpool, and...packing countless lunches and snacks for school. I must admit that I did NOT miss this prep work these couple of...
Cranberry Sauce with Pears
Yield: Serves 8 Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch chunks 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons agave 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Direction Combine cranberries,...
Wild Mushroom Gravy
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. salt 8 oz. oyster mushrooms, sliced 1/4 c. dry sherry 3 c. mushroom stock 1 1/2 tbsp. almond flour (or...
Simple Sides: Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Carbs seem to have a bad reputation lately, but there IS such a thing as a good carb: a sweet potato is one of them! The orange-colored flesh of sweet potatoes is packed with health-promoting beta-carotene, which is converted in our bodies to Vitamin A. Vitamin A...
Fall/Winter Foods for Healthy Skin
Many factors are involved in decreased skin quality and aging. Hormone imbalance, inflammation, infections, and free radicals (oxidative stress) are internal mechanisms that can exacerbate skin deterioration and aging. To take good care of your skin you can use the...
Cold and Flu-Fighting Foods
Westport Summer Slim-down with diet and supplements
Join Registered Dietitian / Personal Trainer and Westport Mom, Robin Barrie Kaiden, MS, RD, CDN for 10 weeks to get Summer-ready! Whether you want to lose a few pounds, get glowing skin, increase energy, learn simple meal prep tips and healthy recipes, or network...
Robin Recommends, Jan 6
Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends, the first one of 2021! The holiday craze is behind us now, and I'm back this week to share another roundup of favorite recipes, snacks, local spots, gift ideas, and more. Read on for more of my favorites to help you jump...
Better Together
Food Combos for Optimal Health Overview Like peanut butter and jelly or chips and salsa, some foods are just meant to go together. But unlike these combos, some foods pair well not just for taste -- but for better nutrition. I had recently filled out a wic application...
Cold and Flu-Fighting Foods
Robin Recommends, Dec 28
Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends, and the last one of 2020! We've gotten through the holidays with New Year's ahead of us, and I'm back this week to share another roundup of favorite recipes, snacks, local spots, gift ideas, and more. Read on for more of my...
Robin Recommends, Dec 7
Welcome to a new week of Robin Recommends! The holidays are just around the corner and the winter weather is here in the northeast! I'm back to share another roundup of favorite recipes, snacks, local spots, gift ideas, and more. Read on for more of my favorites! Note...