TasteOverTime Blog & Recipes

Ick! I was forced to eat beats when I was younger—the ones from a can. Then my Mother would add some onions and much-too-much vinegar and let this mixture marinate a few days. Then I grew up and made my own beet-onion-vinegar mixture from scratch. And voila—I became a beet convert, this and other ways. Read my newest encounter with beets—and love affair!

You see, I’ve reviewed many New Year’s recommendations for fitness, nutrition and health, and these consistently rise above the rest. Eat more Plants. Move your body more. Sleep longer and better. Here’s why and how …

With reverence to people who reside in warmer climates, there’s nothing like a hefty bowl of soup or stew when the weather turns cold. This recipe for Vegetarian Chili is just brimming with hearty legumes and veggies for long satisfaction.

Like yours simple—just bread, meat and cheese that clearly scream “umami”, the fifth basic taste of deliciousness? Or packed to the brim with condiments galore—the way they mix and match that really amp the umami taste? Or maybe you’re a fan of dipping cheeseburgers into tasty sauces. Pretty yum--but see what’s lurking!

Cream of tomato soup with mini grilled cheese sandwiches is an iconic and memorable childhood pairing. My recipe for Cream of Tomato-Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Coutons is a healthier version, thanks to reduced-fat cheese and cream, fresh vegetables and herbs, with plant-based options.

Swamped by so many sodium "To Do's" and "Not To Do's"? Clueless about low-sodium, unsalted, sodium-free and so many other labels? It may cause your pressure to rise!