Smart Bites

By Anne Palumbo Whether you’ve had a bad day, a painful break-up or a normal day dogged by the chills, we all have comfort

By Anne Palumbo Every December, my husband and I let down our “meat guard” and consume a cut of beef that we rarely eat:

By Anne Palumbo Every early November, my family has the most absurd conversation. We talk about Thanksgiving sides as if they were open for

By Anne Palumbo When my kids were young, I used to call all fruit “nature’s candy.” The nickname won them over, especially when it

By Anne Palumbo Eat more walnuts and you just may live longer. That’s the message from a recent study at Harvard that explored the

By Anne Palumbo If you haven’t eaten beets in a while, you might want to head to the nearest farmer’s market.  This in-season veggie,

During the grilling season and especially on the Fourth of July, my husband and I indulge in something we rarely eat all year long:

By Anne Palumbo We eat a lot of pickles here in the Palumbo household, and we are not alone.  Americans eat about 20 billion

By Anne Palumbo Every May, in honor of my mother, I make her favorite dessert: cheesecake with sliced strawberries. I typically don’t feature desserts,

By Anne Palumbo The average American eats four to five potatoes a week. Surprised? Join the group. Even though this tasty spud is America’s