Peggy's Fresh Takes

12/12/2017

Avoiding the pitfalls of holiday eating, adding fresh sides to the holiday menu.

12/12/2017

Thanks to everyone attending Arlington Heights Memorial Libarary, "Happy, Healthy, Holiday's"! Enjoyed your enthusiasm and questions for adding healthy sides to your next Holiday Plate. (Adam R. Balboa, thanks for being a volunteer and serving food at the event!)

09/03/2016

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01/20/2016

Get recipes and snack lists while sampling delicious dishes prepared by Mariano's dietitian, Peggy Balboa.

Register here for class at Elmhurst on Tuesday, January 26th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-the-skinny-on-snacks-at-marianos-tickets-20115911232

Snack your way to skinny by joining this cooking demonstration by Mariano’s dietitian, Peggy Balboa. Sample three fabulous snack ideas while learning tips and tricks to waive off hunger and energize your day. Reserve your seat today for $5.00. Ticket sales end Tuesday, January 26th, noon. For ques…

12/14/2015

There are still seats available tomorrow evening for app's and wine pairings at Mariano's Palatine. Registration is a must, please follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dishin-with-the-dietitian-party-principles-tickets-19857675843

‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Get ready for your next holiday event by joining Mariano’s dietitian, Peggy Balboa, to learn tips and tricks to holiday appetizers and wine pairings. We will assemble and taste three different appetizers with two wine pairings. For questions, contact Peggy Balboa…

10/10/2015

10/10/2015

I got creative with the Wild Mushroom Pizza recipe on page 75 of The Dairy Good Cookbook by using what I had in the fridge: 1) used Angelic Bakehouse FLATZZA, 2) 1/2 cup of grated gruyere cheese, and 3) 1 cup cooked sweet Italian sausage. JenHaugenRD your turn to get cookin’! National Dairy Council http://bit.ly/1FQ76d9

09/15/2015

20 Minute Meals require some foods to prepared in advance, and Mariano's will grill fresh salmon while you wait and provide a salad bar a produce department with fresh cut vegetables for your dish. http://www.fox32chicago.com/video

09/14/2015

Build a Better School Lunch with Mariano's
Let the kids enjoy making choices to include veggies, fruit, dairy, protein, and whole grains. As a parent, the plate method is a great visualization to building a better school lunch:
1) THE PLAN: Wraps are easy, fun, and can include many ingredients. Use a favorite whole grain wrap, corn tortilla, or whole grain flatbread.
2) REINVENT: Use leftover chicken from dinner to try these salad wrap recipes! Wrap it up with matchstick carrots, romaine lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
3) INCLUDE: Interesting sides! A small apple, cut veggies and dip, frozen yogurt tube, a favorite cheese stick, apple sauce, or fruit cup with 100% juice.
4) EXCLUDE: Desserts, snack chips, and sweetened beverages are quick energy, but won’t last the afternoon. A quick snack before sports, football, track, basketball, balanced with fruit or veggies, is a better fit for these foods.