Grape expectations for autumn salad Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking, but with their sweet, juicy pulp and...

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The Chicago Tribune quoted clean eating expert Michelle Dudash on the risks of soda.

Recently I spent five days in Philadelphia for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, the largest food and nutrition conference in the world. This year, for me, it was mostly about networking, book signings, and tasting new products...

I’m author of the forthcoming cookbook Clean Eating for Busy Families: Simple and Satisfying Whole-Foods Recipes You and Your Kids Will Love (Fair Winds Press, December, 2012). In an effort to promote my book and support non-profits in the community, I’ll be donating copies...

Introducing our new monthly column from Appetite for Health! I’m excited to welcome my dietitian colleagues from Appetite for Health, Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD, and Katherine Brookings, MS, RD, and their new syndicated weight loss column on MichelleDudash.com. Julie Upton is a registered dietitian...

PR Jobs in Phoenix: Public Relations Assistant for Cookbook Author, Culinary Nutritionist Posted: October 15, 2012 Please note: We are not accepting pitches from PR agencies or freelance publicists for this position. We are all set in that department. But thank you for your interest. Overview: Chef...

Recently during restaurant week, I had the pleasure of dining at Eddie V’s, enjoying their four-course prix-fix meal for only $40. And this menu did not have any weak spots. We’re talking wedge salad, lobster bisque, an unbelievably good parmesan-crusted lemon sole with a...

If you’ve ever wondered about what goes into the making of a television commercial, today you’re in for a little treat. Last week I had the exciting opportunity of appearing in a PSA (public service announcement) for my client California Raisins. Here are the...

How to Cook Mussels One of my fondest vacation food memories stems from a trip to Monaco, a luxurious little city–state perched between the Alps and Mediterranean Sea, bound by France—the last leg of our tour. My (at the time) 15-month-old baby, husband and I...