Diets: High Protein vs. Low Calorie – Can they work together?

by Chef Steve March 2, 2012

Competing diets: High Protein vs. Low Calorie Can they work together? As we get older our bodies require a focused concentration on movement and exercise. In general as we get older we get a bit more sedentary and require less calories. Why do we eat more then? You probably aren’t eating more than you did [...]

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Roasted Asparagus and Noodle Soup – Vegetarian

by Chef Steve March 2, 2012

Vegetarian Noodle Soup with Roasted Asparagus, Garlic, Olive Oil and Sea Salt How about a quickie meal with a bit of protein, manageable carbs, very little fat and only about 270 calories? Makes a great lunch or afternoon pick-me-up snack and it can be worked into a low carb diet on an occasional basis. It’s [...]

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Steve’s Roasted Italian Red Sauce

by Chef Steve August 30, 2011

Steve’s Roasted Italian Red Sauce or Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients: 4 #10 cans of peeled plum tomatoes, cut each in half and remove excess seeds and water (this is probably 20 or so fresh tomatoes/can) (if you are using fresh plum tomatoes, blanch, peel, cut in half to remove excess seeds and water) 8 cups of [...]

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Buying and Eating Organic

by Chef Steve May 13, 2011

Shopping and eating organic products from your local food cooperatives, farm stands and farmer’s markets. I shop frequently at my local food co-op in Littleton, New Hampshire. The quality and variety of organic product offerings is great and as summer rolls around the diversity of organic vegetables from the local farms is abundant. Our local cooperative [...]

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