By Christina Frescki, MBA, RDN, FAND Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, but in fact, it commemorates a single battle during the Franco-Mexican War. Under General Charles Latrille de Lorencez, 6,000 French troops set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles, a small Mexican town. The Mexican president, Benito Juárez,...
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Hot Pot: How Everyone Gets Their Favorite
By Candice Vossler, RDN Owner of Thymeless Nutrition Hot pot is a Chinese cooking method where ingredients are boiled in hot broth and eaten immediately at the table with a dipping sauce. Hot pot is enjoyed year round but many prefer to have hot pot during the winter months. Hot pot is great for an...
Carrot Ginger Sesame Dressing
This week we are celebrating the launch of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NJAND) National Nutrition Month 2022 Celebrate a World of Flavors cookbook! All recipes were contributed by members of NJAND. To learn more about how to become a member go to our members page. This Carrot Ginger Sesame Dressing was...