Holidays & Seasons

As a child who was chubby, had major food cravings, ADD, OCD, and PCOS, Misty Humphrey know too well the connection between food, behavior, and poor health. In this article, Misty shows us how to create special, fun, and healthy holiday traditions with our kids.

Most people will pair apples with cinnamon. But in the Alsace-Lorraine region between France and Germany, a common fall dish involves stuffing a bird with apples, pears, onions, and herbs. I’ve translated some of these flavors into an unusually light dinner roll that will go nicely with your Thanksgiving dinner.

Sometimes we can get all pumpkined out. I have several in my family that simply don’t like pumpkin pie. Try serving this slightly tart Cranberry-Almond Panna Cotta instead.

We’re going with savory, seasonal flavors in this month’s Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Sautéed Pumpkin, Kale & Sage recipe.

Ramona Denton shares her tips and tricks to get you through the holiday while traveling. Whether it's cruising, family gatherings, or just hanging out with friends, Ramona has plenty of ideas to keep you on track.

Delicata squash. Have you seen these beauties at your local farmers market or food co-op? In my younger years, I remember trying acorn squash smothered in brown sugar and butter and not liking it. That distaste stayed with me into my adulthood; I assumed squash was squash and that it all tasted the same. Then about five years ago, after admiring how beautiful and colorful the winter squash varieties were, I decided to give squash another try. I did some reading on the different varieties of squash and picked up some delicata. If you haven’t given this winter squash variety a try, what are you waiting for?

Summer is over and it's time to get the kiddos back to school. In all the hustle–bustle of equipping them with new clothes, books, school supplies and backpacks, I want to emphasize one chore that often gets lost in the mix: What are they going to eat for lunch?

A Celebration of Freedom: May 28 "Juneteenth" by April Walker in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Whether you celebrate freedom with just family or with the whole community, we give you the secrets to keep it down-home delicious and nutritious.

Summer is here, and the vacation you’ve been gearing up for is just around the corner! Though there are plenty of stops the average family can make along the way, what about the gluten-free family?

Helping Dad Reclaim His Health by Peter Ballerstedt in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. You love Daddy 'cause Daddy loves you. So help him care for his health, while keeping him happy!

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables with Chermoula is a marinade that is commonly used in Moroccan and southern Mediterranean recipes.