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Kale, Grape & Walnut Salad and Lunch with Ellie Krieger at FNCE

By Michelle | Published: October 24, 2012

Kale, Grape & Walnut Salad with Parmesan and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking,…

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Bonus Photos from US Potato Board Luncheon for Media Nutritionists

By Michelle | Published: October 18, 2011

You say potato. I say Brian Malarkey. My visit to San Diego included a potato luncheon at Searsucker. The restaurant’s very own Brian Malarkey, a past Top Chef finalist, made an appearance. Here is an inside look.

Menu at US Potato Board luncheon for media nutritionists. Baked Potato Fingerling amuse. More please.

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Nutrition Expert on Food and Nutrition Trends at the ADA Convention

By Michelle | Published: September 30, 2011

It’s interesting to reflect on how my approach to an expo hall has evolved. As a college student, I felt compelled to visit each and every vendor, which left me feeling nauseous and ready for a nap. These days I…

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Health Food Writer Tours California Avocado Grove (and Giveaway!)

By Michelle | Published: September 28, 2011

Avocados on the branchSeptember tends to be one of the busiest months of my year, filled with food writer and registered dietitian conferences on top of my duties as a nutrition spokesperson. For the past few days I’ve been in San Diego at the

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Nutrition Writer Attends Mixology Demo at Mabel’s on Main

By Michelle | Published: September 22, 2011

Mixologist holding Luxardo Maraschino cherry liqueurSince my message as a nutrition writer, media nutritionist, and recipe developer reaches a large audience, you might think I was constantly surrounded by people. On the contrary, I work independently planning and preparing in my office…

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Media Nutritionist Attends The Symposium for Professional Food Writers

By Michelle | Published: September 19, 2011

I love that I love what I do.

As I contemplated what to pack for The Symposium for Professional Food Writers, I read in the program that jeans were acceptable. “Jeans?” I exclaimed out loud. Wearing jeans to…

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