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Dina About Us

Editor-in Chief

Healthy Eating Tips — (by Researcher: — writer/journalist, Dina Eliash Robinson) — provided for those who are too busy to read every label or report listing the latest findings on nutritional benefits or pitfalls.
Dina is an award winning journalist. She has had many hats, including war correspondent, travel writer, senior editor for a major business publication in New York City, and also has run her own public
relations and marketing company.

catherine About Us

The Kitchen Shrink

Stress-Free Cooking ( by Chef – Food Historian: “Your Kitchen Shrink” —a.k.a. syndicated food columnist Catharine L. Kaufman) — — dedicated to simplifying life for the multitasking crowd. Click on Recipes For years “Your Kitchen Shrink” has been transforming even cooking-averse people of all ages into celebrity chefs (at least within their own family and/or social circles) with her delectable and easily prepared recipes. What’s more, since each of the FreeRangeClub recipes is prefaced by a fascinating, often humorous, historical anecdote, your cooking laurels will be further burnished with the sparkle of mealtime conversations. For the faint of heart: Look for Your Kitchen Shrink’s tips on how to turn culinary disasters into triumphs.
Catharine is a full time devoted chef to critical young patrons (her two daughters), and the most demanding palate, the big kid (her husband), and a Del Mar resident.

Lew About Us

Our Blogmeister

Rather than change careers, as most people tend to do, Lewis Robinson added that of Blog Master and Website Designer to his long and illustrious career as an internationally renowned Antiques and Fine Art Dealer and Appraiser.
Entirely self-taught in Internet technology, our “Blog Meister” continues to learn and reveal his ‘techie’ talent as he develops our FreeRangeClub blog, and the www.Peace-Talk.com website he had designed and been managing for several years.
(The latter is a popular site dealing with conflict resolution and interpersonal communications skills. It is also another collaborative effort between our “Blog Meister,” Lewis, and PEACETALK™ developer / instructor—and this blog’s Editor in Chief—Dina Eliash Robinson. Both FreeRange Club and PEACETALK™ are roadmaps to healthy, well-lived lives. )

Dalia About UsIdeas and Graphics

GIRAFFE Agenda — (depicted by Logo-Master: “Zany Babe”—a.k.a. graphic designer and wellspring of ideas, Dalia B. Tepper) — aims to separate fact from hype, while collecting, fact-checking, interpreting and reporting information about the safety and health-effects of our food supplies.

Catharine’s Book

Jolene loves junk food. She loves it so much she wears red licorice in her hair—and pink taffy underwear! The Munch Bunch calls her "The Junk Food Queen." Then, one night in her dreams, she meets a bunch of cool characters who take her on an incredible, edible journey into a world of juicy fruits, super salads and yummy smoothies.
Book acclaimed by The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation - which uses it in its fundraising drives.

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We want to hear from you!

Your corrections, critiques, contributions of recipes and other information are welcomed and appreciated. Email Free Range Club!

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

English chef Jamie Oliver has come to the U.S. to start a revolution, to help save America's children from obesity and other food-related Illnesses. His successful efforts in the U.K. has resulted in improved school lunches in many communities there, as well as a total overhaul of the school dinner (lunch in the US) programs in that country. Following is a video of Jamie Oliver speaking before an audience at a TED conference.

KIDS KORNERCOPIA VIDEOS

Catharine Kaufman, the Kitchen Shrink, appears in a series of five videos. In the first video she is seen interviewing Dr. Lisa Loegering, MD, a pediatrician, concerning children's eating habits. The other four videos take place in Catharine's kitchen, as she instructs her two daughters, and two of their friends, in the preparation of various dishes. Please click on four videos to view them.

Children’s Eating Habits-Interview w/Pediatrician

A Video of Zoie (11) teaching us to make healthy sushi!

        Zoie (11 years old) is teaching us to make healthy sushi, with organic brown rice and organic avocado. Please click on healthy sushi to view the video.

RESTAURANTS OFFERING HEALTHY PLEASURES

First cooked up in upscale spas and enthusiastically adopted by fitness-loving Californians, America’s healthy eating revolution has been taking over home kitchens throughout the land.

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Tender Greens Restaurant

Unsafe Food Products Recalled by The FDA

FOODS RECALLED BY THE U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN MAY 2010

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) alerted us that the following food items were recalled by their producers and distributors (for additional information and questions, contact the agency:


On May 13, 2010, the Ryt-way Industries LLC of Lakevill, MN voluntarily recalled select BIGS ® Original Salted & Roasted Sunflower Seeds because they may contain undeclared dairy allergens. The product is packaged in 5.35-oz plastic bags with BEST BY Dates of 30MAY2011 and 31MAY2011 with an individual bag UPC code 896887002196.

On May 13, 2010, Baroody Imports, Inc., of 1500 B Main Ave., Clifton, N.J. 07011 issued an allergy alert and recalled its Baroody Dried Apricots because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 18, 2010, Dominguez Family Enterprises of Hood River, Oregon, voluntarily recalled three Mexican bread products due to undeclared whey (milk), soy flour, and wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients could risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, VanLaw Food Products, Inc., voluntarily recalled its Valu Time brand Ranch Dressing with code date of Use by APR 21 11. The back label was mislabeled with Valu Time Light Ranch Dressing and in particular the label is missing an egg allergen declaration. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, is recalling its 16-ounce jars of "Peanut Butter Spread" because they may contain undeclared egg products. People who have allergies to eggs risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

On May 20, 2010, Rise 'N Roll Bakery of Middlebury, IN, also recalled all varieties of its 20-ounce jars of of Rise 'N Roll Specialties "Gourmet Cookie Mixes" because they may contain undeclared milk products. People who have allergies to dairy risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Note: The FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either these products or companies. Contact information for the FDA: email: webmail@oc.fda.gov -- or by mail at 5800 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 – or by phone at (800) 439-1420.