In the wake of Sandy, it finally paid to live uptown on the not so hip Upper West Side. We were fortunately spared from any harm, but it is truly devastating to see what happened to this much beloved city and the surrounding areas. It is also truly awe-inspiring to see the resilience, devotion, and compassion that New Yorkers have shown for one another.
Read moreSo I Broke My Elbow....
So I broke my elbow…. put your microscopic violin away. Whenever I get sick or injured, which luckily does not happen often, I always look for nutritive solutions which can assist in my recovery. To make light of an annoying aliment, I utilized the opportunity to take an expansive view of my diet and see if I am lacking in certain nutrients that could aid in recovery. With broken bones and damaged ligaments, I immediately thought about calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin D and protein as well as anti-inflammatory agents to further assist with healing.
Read moreRadish on the Loose
I have long awaited traveling to San Francisco for a multitude of reasons. Although, not the most exotic locale, the city has so much personality and appeal, along with a staggering amount of edible offerings. We biked, we ate, we museum hopped, we ate, we took in the bay’s beauty and ate and ate and ate….
Read moreTonno e Pomodori aka Tuna and Tomatoes
I am well overdue for a post, but I am finally mentally ready to re-devote myself to The Crunchy Radish. For the past 6 months I have been immersed in the clinical rotations of my dietetic internship. Now that I have finally completed that phase, I am moving forward and will soon take the RD exam and, fingers crossed, find a job. In the meantime, I hope to continue to be able to offer some nutritive tips and recipe ideas. Post internship, I am even more versed on nutrition and overall wellness, and ideally can serve as a unique and intelligible source of nutrition information and cooking basics. So, thank you to those who continue to follow my updates despite my recent lapse.
Read moreBow Chicka Wow Wow
Because of my ongoing hospital internship, which is basically the equivalent of a being a resident, my blogging has subsequently suffered. Despite my lack of posts, I have been cooking! Follow me on instagram @thecrunchyradish to see what I make day to day. Additionally, Tuesday is the start of the CSA we've joined. I am thrilled to see what organic local surprises pop up weekly! I know my culinary skills and creativity will be put to the test, but I am looking forward to the challenge.
Read moreEggplant Napoleon- The Little Tower that Could
Slow roasting tomatoes requires minimal effort yet yields great reward. By roasting sliced tomatoes at 250 degrees for around 2 hours with olive oil, salt, and pepper, the flavor concentrates 10 fold and you are left with slivers of robust, sweetly dense lobes that can contribute their delectableness to just about anything. In my case I used them in my Eggplant Napoleon. Originally, I had planned on making a rolantini, but time was not on my side so I came up with another way to utilize my ingredients in a more time-friendly fashion.
Read moreNOLA
I got to spend last week's holiday weekend in New Orleans. Although I missed the annual festive family time, I enjoyed indulging in burgeoning po boys, flavorful gumbos, and plump beignets. Through the course of the weekend we took in the still devastated, but improving lower ninth ward, found solace in the majestic Garden District and City Park, and reveled in the uplifting jazz bands that line Frenchman Street. Despite returning home one belt loop looser, the weekend getaway proved to be a memorable and relaxing escape.
Read moreGet Nutty
Who doesn’t love those peanutty, spicy cold noodles from Chinese take-out? Well, more often than not you're not just getting a quick meal, you're getting tons of calories, fat, and additives that come with processed peanut butter and excessive amounts of peanut oil which are likely added to those "to go" noodles. Don’t let that get you down. I whipped up a delicious and nutritious version that is bolstered with nutrients and protein and will take you less time to make and eat than it would for your local MSG haunt to ring your bell.
Read moreLBK and Your Friend Fiber
I recently had the opportunity to spend a lovely long weekend with family in Longboat Key, which is right outside of Sarasota, Florida. Not only did we spend time taking in the gorgeous views of the bay and the ocean, but we indulged in leisurely lunches outdoors and utilized the fresh local seafood to prepare dinner. We stuck with tradition and made fish tacos with local grouper. The grouper was dusted in blackening spices (chili powder, turmeric, garlic, cumin, chili flakes, oregano, onion, coriander, salt and pepper), pan seared, and served with black bean corn mango salsa, guac, warm tortillas, and some garnishes of jalapeno, cilantro, radishes, and lime. Somehow the fish tacos always taste better when we are down there; whether it is the salty ocean air, the palm trees blowing in the breeze, or the great company, I am already longingly looking forward to my trip next year.
Read moreHappy Birthday Little Bitty Baby Blog!
My little bitty baby blog is a year old and, although it has a long way to go from where I would ideally like it to be, I am happy with its progress and look forward to its evolution. Throughout the course of the year, I have been able to share and divulge tidbits about myself, offer nutritive ditties, and hopefully inspire individuals to go shopping and discover the pleasure of cooking at home. Cooking for yourself is one of the initial steps that enable you to become a better you. The more control you have over what you are eating and putting in your body, the more control you have over your health. Whether it is cutting back to ordering take out two times a week instead of four, or replacing whole milk with skim, or switching from white refined grains to whole grains, small changes initiate a chain reaction that ultimately leads to a better, healthier you.
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