Sparlik: The Ultimate Condiment

Sparlik: The Ultimate Condiment

Sparlik is the ultimate condiment. You can spread it on a sandwich, add it to soup, or just spread it on crusty bread or a cracker. It originated as a challah dip–a delicious spread added to the Shabbat table to ensure even more en-JOY-ment at the meal. While I...
Celebrating Successes in Feeding–More Often!

Celebrating Successes in Feeding–More Often!

“It’s not working! He isn’t eating!” Let’s talk about what “working” means. Kay Toomey, pediatric psychologist and founder of the SOS Approach to Feeding (with which I have a love-hate relationship*), created the 32 Steps to...
The Healthiest Food in the World

The Healthiest Food in the World

  In a recent interview, I was asked, “What is your favorite healthy food?” I laughed and responded, “Wedding cake!” Silence on the other end of the call. It’s not expected that a registered dietitian will list cake among the healthiest foods, but that is because...