Instant Pot Pot Roast – The Healthy Maven

Minimize time while maximizing flavor in this delicious Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe. Tender beef paired with veggies and a juicy gravy for the perfect comfort food without the fuss! Looking to learn how to make a quick pot roast? This tutorial shows you step-by-step directions on how to make a pot roast in the … Read more

Grilled Turmeric Chicken – The Healthy Maven

Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful spice blend with zesty lemon to make this delicious grilled turmeric chicken. A great main dish or enjoyed with a salad or bed of grains. Curious to change up your usual chicken marinade? This zesty and slightly spicy turmeric chicken recipe will become a hit in your … Read more

POULTRY WATER RECONDITIONING WITH 67% PROCESS WATER REUSE

In validation studies performed in partnership with third-party accredited labs and poultry processors, BIOIONIX® generated activated water (also known as electrolyzed water with nanobubbles) demonstrated a microbial kill, reduced turbidity and process water reconditioning for reuse in poultry applications. “Over the past two years, we’ve been working with academia and processors to validate a chemical-free … Read more

The Only Recap Of Bar Louie’s Downfall You Need

Eric Glenn/Shutterstock Disasters can happen in the restaurant business, but it’s rare for a downfall to happen overnight. Bar Louie is a great example. The once-thriving and expanding Chicago-born gastrobar that has crept toward catastrophe over the last several years. But what factors led this chain — … Read more

My Induction Stove: Pros, Cons and Real Talk

For anyone induction curious, this is a page that talks about my experience using an induction stove. We purchased a Bertazzoni induction range in late 2023, and it seems like a lot of you have questions. I’m happy to relay my first person account as someone who is a serious home cook. I write cookbooks, … Read more

Pelvic Exams by Med Students on Anesthetized Women 

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. From Heart Failure, a book I wrote about my time at Tufts University School of Medicine: “I am all gloved up, fifth in line. At Tufts, medical students—particularly male students—practice pelvic exams on anesthetized women without their consent and without their knowledge. Women come in for … Read more

How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home That Tops the Coffee House

Here’s how to make pumpkin spice latte at home. Ours is quick, easy, and ridiculously good.Credit: Unsplash Nothing brings out the essence of fall like raking leaves… just kidding. You thought I was going to say, “like a pumpkin spice latte,” didn’t ya? Well, it’s true. Raking leaves may be one of the (only!?) downsides … Read more

Feel-good Lunch Ideas

Coming up with inspired lunch ideas takes some effort. One of the things I’ve been trying to be better about is lunches on-the-go. Often times, let’s be honest, it’s re-marketing leftovers. Too often, if we’re not going to be home for the day, we just wing it. And I’m nearly always sorry we didn’t make … Read more

Apple Salad

If you’re looking for a simple apple salad, you’re in the right place. There’s a reasonable chance that you have the ingredients needed to make it sprinkled around your kitchen – on counter tops, or in the crisper. And if not, there are lots of ways to make substitutes. It’s hearty and substantial, colorful and … Read more