http://skinnychef.com Skinny Never Tasted So Good™ Tue, 22 May 2012 14:58:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-with-dr-drew-ramsey http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-with-dr-drew-ramsey#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 14:32:30 +0000 Uli Iserloh http://skinnychef.com/?p=15896 Avocado in a milkshake might sound unusual, but in Vietnam it’s a traditional treat that you can order in local restaurants. Enjoy a creamy, rich shake while getting a serving of vegetables to boot! In this video, I am showing my friend Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of 'The Happiness Diet' how to make this delicious shake.]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-with-dr-drew-ramsey/feed 1 http://skinnychef.com/blog/make-your-happy-hour-healthier http://skinnychef.com/blog/make-your-happy-hour-healthier#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:58:12 +0000 Uli Iserloh http://skinnychef.com/?p=15864 Cooling down from your work week with a frozen margarita at happy hour may seem like a great way to celebrate the weekend, but frozen alcoholic drinks usually pack in about 200 to 500 calories each. Cool down and stay slim with my happy-hour secrets, that just published in today's edition of USA Weekend!]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/make-your-happy-hour-healthier/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/unique-mothers-day-gifts http://skinnychef.com/blog/unique-mothers-day-gifts#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 11:29:32 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=15828 Is your mom 'queen of the kitchen' or a confirmed foodie? Well, you've come to the right place to find her the perfect gift for mother's day. Before you shop, be sure that you 'snoop' to find out exactly what she has in her cupboards. Here are some ideas to make her life easier... more fun... more interesting!]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/unique-mothers-day-gifts/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/cinco-de-mayo-menu http://skinnychef.com/blog/cinco-de-mayo-menu#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:19:32 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=15812 I’ll take any excuse to celebrate with food and friends, so I’ll enjoy Cinco de Mayo every year. The best (and healthiest) way to celebrate is to throw a potluck bash, simply let your guests choose one recipe from the menu to prepare. Plan to have one drink out at the beginning of your celebration or end your evening in your favorite local watering hole so you won’t be accused of being a home body!]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/cinco-de-mayo-menu/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/nyc-green-festival-2012 http://skinnychef.com/blog/nyc-green-festival-2012#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:22:42 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=15781 Marking Earth Day, I attended the 2012 NYC Green Festival - featuring the latest trends in fresh foods, health and beverages (including new fresh teas, organic wines), green gadgets, and natural beauty -- get my take on two memorable vendors, 'Chia Mamma' and 'Green Changes'...]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/nyc-green-festival-2012/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/9-surprising-things-that-diets-get-wrong http://skinnychef.com/blog/9-surprising-things-that-diets-get-wrong#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:58:35 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=15709 It's prime weight loss season and I've been reading a lot of diet news lately. But there is a flipside to many new theories that have definite cons when it comes to losing weight, in fact they might even surprise you how they can sabotage your efforts! So here are 9 weightloss wisdoms as you head out onto your new quest.]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/9-surprising-things-that-diets-get-wrong/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/get-kids-to-eat-healthy-food-they-hate http://skinnychef.com/blog/get-kids-to-eat-healthy-food-they-hate#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:45:56 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=8244 When it comes to eating healthy whole foods, take vegetables for example, I believe that the recipe or the preparation make all the difference in the world. This is especially true when you're introducing a new food to your kids or trying to get an adult excited about an ingredients that has a lot of health benefits. Here are my 10 top recipes to getting kids to eat the foods they typically hate, that will also work with picky adults!]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/get-kids-to-eat-healthy-food-they-hate/feed 2 http://skinnychef.com/recipes/strawberry-icecream http://skinnychef.com/recipes/strawberry-icecream#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:24:24 +0000 Uli Iserloh http://skinnychef.com/?p=15754 In this video of my new HEALTHY CHEATS video series, I'll make homemade strawberry ice cream with a balsamic drizzle. Quite a decadent treat when you see how it all comes together!]]> http://skinnychef.com/recipes/strawberry-icecream/feed 2 http://skinnychef.com/blog/plan-your-easter-menu http://skinnychef.com/blog/plan-your-easter-menu#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:59:03 +0000 Skinny Chef http://skinnychef.com/?p=12366 Deep purple crocuses and grape hyacinth remind me that Spring is already here and fresh seasonal produce is just around the corner. Need a little help with you Easter menu? Try some of my traditional favorites along mixed in with fresh ideas.]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/plan-your-easter-menu/feed 0 http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-yoga-workshop-in-florence http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-yoga-workshop-in-florence#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:17:59 +0000 Uli Iserloh http://skinnychef.com/?p=15703 Want a fabulous weeklong getaway with daily cooking and yoga classes, along with excursions throughout Florence and Tuscany? Then join me and my friend Anna Fidz for an unforgettable experience.]]> http://skinnychef.com/blog/cooking-yoga-workshop-in-florence/feed 0