Want to learn more about the spice trade? Read along as I explore its origination. We all remember learning about the spice trade in history class, when Portuguese, Dutch, and British ships sailed the waterways in search the best routes to bring the lucrative spices back to their home ports. Since we’ve spent much ofContinue reading “Tracing the Spice Trade from Ceremony to Culinary Uses”
Category Archives: Food
Coffee: An Interesting History from Around the World
Coffee has an interesting history. Read on as I share my experiences with coffee from around the world. Coffee: An Interesting History from Around the World A local coffee shop in Decatur, Geogia is named Dancing Goats. I never thought much about the name as I sipped coffee in the shop, but thanks to SandyContinue reading “Coffee: An Interesting History from Around the World”
How to Eat Well, Move Well, and Be Well on a 4-Month Cruise
By Chris Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, World Traveler in 2025 Is it possible to eat well, move well, and be well on a long cruise around the world? Bottom line is yes! We embarked on a 4-month cruise as our 50th wedding anniversary gift to ourselves. We are now a month and a half in, andContinue reading “How to Eat Well, Move Well, and Be Well on a 4-Month Cruise”
H is for Herbs, Culinary Herbs
Simple, Practical, Science-Based Tips for a Long Healthy Life Beyond parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (apologies to my favorite Simon & Garfunkel album) there is a world of herbs to get to know and use in cooking. I admit, I am a novice, so I took an herb class at our local botanical garden asContinue reading “H is for Herbs, Culinary Herbs”
B is for Breakfast
Simple, Practical, Science-Based Tips for a Long Healthy Life from Experts in Nutrition and Exercise Science Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? It is an impossible question to answer for many reasons: what is breakfast? A cup of coffee? A donut? Or traditional U.S. breakfast foods like waffles or eggs or cereal?Continue reading “B is for Breakfast”
Israel, Egypt, and Jordan: Delicious Eats
After a 3-week trip to Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, I want to share some of my favorite dishes with you. Many of you have seen my photos of the amazing sights…..the Old City of Jerusalem, the Pyramids, the tombs, and Petra (but, if you haven’t seen them, check out my Facebook page!) but I didContinue reading “Israel, Egypt, and Jordan: Delicious Eats”
Animal versus Plant Protein for Older Adults: Instead of Either/Or Try And/Both
Depending on your news feed, meat is either the biggest contributor to destroying the planet, should be avoided to prevent heart disease, or is a nutrient-rich food that is needed to help feed the over eight billion people on the planet. As with most headlines, we need to look beyond the clickbait and seriously considerContinue reading “Animal versus Plant Protein for Older Adults: Instead of Either/Or Try And/Both”
The cure for the “active couch potato.” How to easily incorporate more movement into your day.
Are you an “active couch potato?” Sounds like an oxymoron but many of us can relate to the term. For me it goes something like this. I get up early and am off to an 8 am dance aerobics class and then head home. If I’m not mindful, I can sit in front of aContinue reading “The cure for the “active couch potato.” How to easily incorporate more movement into your day.”
Why I Love Blueberries and Why You Should Eat Berries for Optimal Aging
Blueberry season is here! Every year I go berry picking at nearby farm where I can fill up baskets of fresh blueberries. After picking a gallon (or two or three) I freeze them to enjoy all summer long. I’ll share tips for storing berries and how to choose the best berries in your grocery store,Continue reading “Why I Love Blueberries and Why You Should Eat Berries for Optimal Aging”
