The Broccoli Hut

Frozen Food Finds

BroccoliHut — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:32:33 +0000

The frozen food aisle in the average supermarket can be a confusing place. On one hand, you’ve got all the cost-saving and health-enhancing frozen fruits and vegetables. However, just a few steps away are some of the worst foods in America—think mega-meaty pizzas, 1,000-Calorie pot pies, and every possible permutation of a fried potato. Unlike [...]

Fast Food Study: Would You Participate?

BroccoliHut — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:27:05 +0000

Recently while perusing the ever-fascinating food section of the Huffington Post, I came across an article about a study focusing on the effects of a fast food diet. Specifically, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are looking for participants who are willing to eat only fast food for three months straight in exchange for [...]

Wedding in the City, Part II

BroccoliHut — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:21:08 +0000

Good evening all! In my last post, I showed you the first half of our weekend adventures in Long Island City, New York. Here’s how we finished our mini vacation in the city. ——————————————————————————————————————– Due to the exceptionally large meal I had on Saturday evening, I wasn’t hungry for much yesterday. Before heading to the [...]

Wedding in the City, Part I

BroccoliHut — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:54:02 +0000

Hello all! This weekend, Seth and have had the pleasure of attending a wedding in New York. I haven’t been to the city since I was 16, so I was delighted to take this mini vacation. So delighted in fact, that I decided to document it for the blog. So here’s a little photographic journey [...]

Life with Hypothyroidism

BroccoliHut — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:57 +0000

**This post discusses weight at length, so if such topics might cause negative thoughts about self-image, please refrain from reading.** Generally speaking, I am quite open about life here on the blog. However, the one exception to that rule is my struggle with hypothyroidism. Sure, I mentioned it briefly when I was first diagnosed, but [...]

Creamy Strawberry-Lime Pops

BroccoliHut — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:29:35 +0000

This afternoon, I found myself with some free time, an abundance of strawberries, and a craving for something cool—sounds like a perfect time for homemade popsicles. Even better, it would present an opportunity for me to finally get some use out of the Zoku that my sister Lea gave me a few Christmases ago. So [...]

Vegetable Heaven Winner and Cookbook Free-for-All

BroccoliHut — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:16 +0000

Thanks to a kind reminder from a reader this morning, I realized I forgot to post the winner of Vegetable Heaven in the midst of last weekend’s graduation festivities. Without further ado, the winner is… Tiffany! I have to say, I am a bit relieved that the winner is someone who doesn’t mind a few [...]

Snack Mix for Seth [OXO Giveaway!]

BroccoliHut — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:42:31 +0000

On any given night, Seth and I often find ourselves parked on the couch, catching up on our favorite TV shows. Amidst the hilarity of New Girl or Parks and Recreation, we inevitably both start rummaging through the cabinets for something to munch on. Popcorn is a mutual favorite, but sometimes Seth craves something a [...]

It’s Official

BroccoliHut — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:42:24 +0000

Yesterday afternoon, at precisely 12:00 PM, my dad sent this picture to my entire family, with the caption “It’s official.” Me, receiving my masters diploma and hood. This past Sunday marked the end of my long road to getting my master’s degree in nutrition. It was a weekend-long celebration, so let’s start at the beginning. [...]

Salmon, Beet, & Arugula Salad with Feta

BroccoliHut — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:07:03 +0000

Why yes, I am posting yet another salad recipe. I eat a salad for lunch pretty much every day, so I have ample opportunity for getting creative with new combinations. This one came about as a result of a whole lot of canned salmon in my pantry and some leftover beets. Sometimes re-purposed leftovers make [...]