Want to throw a fantastic Papaya Month cooking demonstration? Here's everything you need to know...

One way that I like to use positive reinforcement is through prizes that often communicate key lessons as well. This practice adds an extra layer to my presentations, allowing me to address a key subject from yet another angle...

July is Picnic Month, which means it’s a great opportunity to teach your audience about food safety. Use these tips and facts at your next presentation, cooking demonstration, or client meeting...

This salad is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

This summer soup is the perfect way to maximize your tomatoes when they're at their peak!

At the end of the week, I often have berries that are becoming a little too soft to eat unadorned. Rather than throwing them away, here's what I do...

This week's kitchen hacks will focus on tools that can take your cooking from good to great!

Recently I presented 3 Fun Ways to Get Kids to Try New Foods: Prescription for Picky Eaters at the Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Sponsors Association Meeting in Orlando Florida. It was a lot of fun, and today I'd like to share some of the highlights with you!

Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? Celebrate with this fantastic recipe for Strawberry Supreme -- it's perfect for a snack or dessert!

This salad is the perfect showstopper -- and it's versatile too!

The 2015-2020 edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that the average person consume 2 cup equivalents of fruit per day and 2 ½ cup equivalents of vegetables per day. That may seem like a pile of produce, but there is a simple way to add fruits and vegetables into your eating patterns to maintain a healthy lifestyle...

Most mornings, a wholesome breakfast is sacrificed for extra sleep or racing the clock to get out of the house on time. However, nutrition doesn't need to be neglected if we plan ahead! Power up your breakfast with an easy recipe for egg cups and sacrifice nothing...

This endlessly adaptable fruit plate is a fun way to get creative with your breakfasts, snacks, and desserts!

I’ve assembled courses that provide online continuing education for nutrition research and culinary skills. They are full of the latest scientific discoveries, research reviews, health details, colorful photos, and even tips and tricks! The school has a ton of different classes, which in turn cover a wide range of topics!

I love exploring smart ways to serve healthy meals on a budget. And I'm not only talking about budgeting money -- it's also important to budget time! Cooking something in one session and then using it in meals throughout the week is a great way to make ingredients stretch while saving yourself time in future meal prep...

MyPlate advises people to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables at each meal, but sometimes this is easier said than done. Today's kitchen hacks will focus on ways to make that goal achievable!

This salad is loaded with healthy foods that are rich in phytochemicals. Plus, it comes together in a snap!

Building your own meal is a great way to get kids involved in healthy eating. It's also the perfect solution for picky eaters, and its creativity can help inspire and motivate people who find themselves in a healthy eating rut.

This quick chowder is perfect on its own or as a base for a make-your-own chowder bar!