Galantys Game Plan

It was so gratifying to me to see a bunch of teenagers—especially teenage BOYS—huddled around the kitchen island, working together as a team, busily preparing a nutritious meal.  We tend to pass culinary skills down to our daughters more readily than we do our sons, so I was happy to see some boys in attendance.  I know the last thing I want is for my sons to rely on Raman noodles and microwave dinners for Read the rest of this entry →

I am very excited to introduce my readers and clients to Marti Wolfson, a very talented holistic chef and healing arts therapist.  Marti is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute and is the founder of The Mindful Belly and Balanced Body in Manhattan, a wellness practice that bridges nutrition, whole foods cooking, movement and energy balancing.   Marti has worked with many clients managing cancer, Read the rest of this entry →

Kids love to get involved in the kitchen. My 8 year old daughter dons her pink chef apron and hat, steps onto her little stool and eagerly awaits instructions, whisk in one hand, mini purple spatula in the other. It’s beyond cute!

I’ll be the first to admit, there have been many a time when I have initially turned down her enthusiastic offers of assistance because I am in a rush or tired, but then the sight of her obvious disappointment usually shames me into including her. Read the rest of this entry →