by Lauren Slayton | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
OK so maybe it’s not freezing today but it’s not as though those feet or fireplace belong to my family, just go with it. Think winter and cold and what are the first 3 foods you think of? Mashed potatoes, chili and hot cocoa were the top 3 answers in...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 7, 2009 | Uncategorized
I am fairly certain what I’m about to say will offend some of you. Consider yourself warned but also know what when we are offended it’s usually because some part of what we heard is true or at least hits close to home. So here it goes. There is so much in my arena,...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
This year, for Thanksgiving, I was put in charge of sides. I made Brussels sprouts hash, I made string beans and I made something new… When I arrived at my sister’s house I left my new creation on the counter as we finished preparing other parts of the meal. “What are...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Have you heard of Lincoln University? Perhaps you haven’t. Have you heard of the college denying diplomas to a portion of their senior class because they are obese? If you haven’t you will soon. To fill you in, Lincoln University, in Pennsylvania, implemented a...
by Lauren Slayton | Dec 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
I know infidelity isn’t a natural match for a nutrition blog. But hey, it’s my blog and I think there’s something interesting to write about, please bear with me. Like many of you, we had more than a passing conversation about Tiger Woods and his “alleged” affair this...
by Lauren Slayton | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Thanksgiving morning and here I am at the computer (what can I say? I’m thankful for technology). I am due for my Foodtrainers’ 31st Grade Reading Journal entry in which, like my second grader, I write about the book I am currently reading. I could take the easy...