Dietitian Spotlight Series: Lucette Talamas, Community Health RD in Miami, FL
This week the spotlight is on my dear friend Lucette Talamas, who I met and worked with while I was living in Orlando, Florida. Lucette has an extremely versatile (and busy!) career in dietetics as a community health dietitian for Baptist Health in the Miami area. Her job entails a little of everything— public speaking,… Read More»
Speedy Scallop and Asparagus Saute
This simple but elegant seafood dish can be prepared in under 20 minutes. Asparagus season is in full swing and you should start seeing fresh asparagus popping up at your local farmer’s market soon. Speedy Scallop and Asparagus Saute 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup diced shallots 1 teaspoon thyme 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon… Read More»
Fire Roasted Rosemary Vegetable Soup
I only have two words for this soup: SO GOOD. Ever since I experimented with kale for the first time a few weeks ago, I’ve been looking for other ways to use this nutrient-packed leafy green. I’ve been making a lot of soups this winter, but this one is my favorite! Fire Roasted Rosemary Vegetable… Read More»
What’s a Carambola Anyway?
It’s actually the correct term for a star fruit. Who knew? Well, I found out all about it during a trip to a special little winery in Homestead, FL (about 40 minutes south of Miami). On a Sunday afternoon, my fellow dietitian pal and I went to visit the Schnebly Winery and Brewery to do a… Read More»