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by Rebecca Romash, TEP Dietetic Intern When I hit my early twenties I began to peak an interest into the world of cooking. One of the first items I wanted

by Lila Gilbert (Volunteer Services Coordinator), Maria Kustritz (Volunteer Services Coordinator), and Juan Carlos Cruz-Marin (Kitchen Manager) Last year’s TOAST! volunteer appreciation event was full of amazing creations. At the

Pasta with Winter Squash and Walnuts By Gwen Hill, Open Arms Registered Dietitian Adapted from the book Eating Well for Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, M.D. It’s that time of

By Alyssa Perry, University of Minnesota Dietetic Intern Sweet potatoes have always been a favorite food of mine since I was a little girl. My grandma would always make an

By Nicole Beyer, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Dietetic Intern I haven’t always been one with a taste for butternut squash; the texture took some getting used to and

By Samantha Iovino, University of Minnesota – The Emily Program Dietetic Intern One of my favorite parts about going home during the holidays is visiting New York City. It’s only

By Samantha Iovino, University of Minnesota – The Emily Program Dietetic Intern Butternut Squash & Sage Winter Risotto (Serves 4-5) Photo Credit: Galant/Flickr I grew up at my mother’s apron

By Alex Clough, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Dietetic Intern I love oatmeal and understand its nutritional benefits, but I am definitely an on-the-go type of person and I

By Elizabeth Mishler, University of Minnesota-The Emily Program Dietetic Intern, on rotation with Open Arms of Minnesota Growing up in Phoenix, AZ, more than 1,500 miles away from extended family,

by Gwenda Hill, Open Arms Registered Dietitian Ever since my husband and I started dating, I’ve celebrated Thanksgiving with his family. They prepare an amazing spread- turkey, corn bread stuffing,

We know many of you are busy thinking about what to cook, bake or make for Thanksgiving, so here’s a Tuesday recipe teaser from our very own Gwen Hill. Sign