When my kids were little—I had 3 under the age of 4--- I remember thinking sometimes they just seemed like pin balls, they’d get all stirred up from whatever they were playing, they’d be zipping around the house or yard, bouncing from one place to the next, sometimes...
From the Kitchen of Amy Rothenberg ND I love this poached pear recipe for its simplicity and beauty. When I found that my melon baller did a perfect job of coring the pears and leaving a perfect half moon shape in each half, I was sold. You can dress it up with a...
From the Kitchen of Amy Rothenberg ND For a myriad of reasons, I encourage many of my patients to consume fewer refined sugars. That said, many people have a sweet tooth! This recipe is simple, quick and offers a sweet treat, good for dessert or as an on-the-go snack....
As patients become more and more informed about food allergies and symptoms attributed to a “leaky gut,” many take up a gluten free diet. Such an approach to food is much easier now than years ago as there are many products and raw ingredients available for most every...
I am somewhat of a rice pudding devotee. Something about the creamy texture with the little bumps of rice, the scent of cinnamon and how it reminds me of childhood. When I was growing up a real treat was rice pudding from the deli, which I’m pretty sure was made from...
Sometimes I just need a peanut butter cookie. I also like to make and freeze these because they are high in protein and I can grab for an after work-out snack. 1/2 cup peanut butter, it can also work with sunflower butter 3/4 tsp baking soda 3 tbsp flour- I like to...
I'm always looking for healthy treats for my family & friends as well as my patients. These are so quick and so yummy, and freeze well, too! 1 large egg 2 tablespoons solid coconut oil or butter or half of each 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...
When you live in New England you know the joy of apple season. There’s nothing like it, with so many varieties and a rainbow of colors. The crisp snap of a MacIntosh, goes right along with leaves crunching under my feet and the nighttime air turning cooler. These...
I am at our local community supported agriculture farm picking up my share of the harvest. The early summer share includes “you pick” strawberries and there’s a bumper crop! I taste while I pick, I gather to have in a colander on my kitchen table and I take more to...
From the Kitchen of Amy Rothenberg ND I live in a very fertile Connecticut River Valley and the farm fields and neighbors’ gardens and my own back yard overflow with all kinds of berries depending on the summer month. I try to take advantage and make different kinds...
