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Family Favorite Minestrone

Photo by Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post   This Italian-style soup, chock-full of vegetables, beans and pasta in a tomato-y broth, is sure to become a staple in your home. It has a crowd-pleasing appeal, is easy to whip up and makes for a convenient, filling, flavorful meal that is packed with nutrition. FeelRead More

5 Fun Ways to Teach Kids Where Food Comes From

Teaching kids where food comes from and engaging them in the process of growing and buying it is one of the best ways to put them on track for a lifetime of healthy food choices. Here are 5 fun and easy ways to make that happen: Grow Something Planting a seed, nurturing it, and watchingRead More

Spinach Salad with Roasted Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, and Pomegranate

Photo by Quentin Bacon, food styling by Suzanne Lenzer and prop styling by Maeve Sheridan   This salad is a true celebration of the tastes and colors of the fall-winter season, with chunks of sweet, orange squash contrasting the juicy, tart crunch of pomegranate, and nutty toasted pumpkin seeds, all atop fresh leafy greens dressedRead More

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Photo by Christopher Hirsheimer   This Curried Butternut Squash Soup will light up all your senses. The butternut squash gives it a rich orange visual appeal and a lovely, sweet taste that is the perfect counterpoint to the boldly fragrant curry spices .Full-bodied, creamy, and comforting, it’s an ideal dish throughout the fall and winter.Read More

Why Pleasure is Essential to Healthy Eating

The glorious bounty of food that surrounds us this time of year makes the season a celebration. From cheese plates, party dips and turkey dinners to chocolates, cakes and cookies, it is a time when pleasure and indulgence rule. Many embrace the bacchanalia wholeheartedly and banish thoughts about health until Jan. 1, while others struggleRead More