About: Carrie Schneider-Miller MS RD

Recent Posts by Carrie Schneider-Miller MS RD

The Art of Food Styling

Recently I had the opportunity to attend a food and culinary conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.  At this conference I learned about the art of food styling for photography and television.  The food artists shared many tips that can be easily translated into our everyday kitchens.  Below are examples of how to take ordinary food dishes and give them the wow factor.  Also, at the end of this article is the Elegant Orzo recipe that I mentioned last month that has
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Cutting Corners in the Kitchen

  "Cutting corners" doesn't always have to be a negative phrase.  I think cutting corners is a good thing when it comes to cooking and cleaning.  Below are some of me and my co-workers favorite kitchen "cutting corners" techniques.  These ideas will save you time and energy.  Making you look impressive in the kitchen.
  •  Line tin foil on the bottom of baking sheets or baking pans when cooking fish, chicken strips, garlic bread, etc. When you are done take the food off
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Eat for a Healthy Heart

Raise your hand if anyone in your family has ever suffered from heart disease. Most of you are raising your hand. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women. Most people think of heart disease of as a "man's disease." The truth is that the mortality rate of women with heart disease is higher. Women's stroke and heart attack symptoms present themselves differently than from men's symptoms. Unfortunately many women mistakenly take these symptoms for something else
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