Whose Purée Is it?

There are approximately forty medical reasons for the condition of dysphagia (or swallowing difficulties) that call for the patient to … Read More

Eating With Your Eyes

Welcome to the Essential Puree System. I like to think that running a puree kitchen is a fun adventure. Cooking … Read More

The National Dysphagia Diet: Guidelines for Purée

PLEASE SEE THE NEW 2019 GUIDELINES CREATED BY THE IDDSI HERE The National Dysphagia Diet is the standard for dietary treatment … Read More

The Portable Snack: Three Ways to Eat On the Go

The Tailgate, the Portable Shake and the Instant Milkshake Fall is almost here. The weather is about to be spectacular. … Read More

Latkes for Jewish New Year

Get Out Your Spiralizer and Twist Your Wrist Latkes are potato pancakes. They are traditional at Hanukkah, but may be … Read More

A Hanukah Menu from the Jewish Kitchen

As Hanukah begins on December 24th in 2016, I’ve included a recipe for turkey, plus three fantastic recipes for side … Read More

Herbed Brisket with Chickpea Risotto

A New Year Menu from the Essential Puree Jewish Kitchen My favorite cook for clean eating recipes from the Jewish … Read More

Introducing the Foolish: Greek Yogurt with Warm Black and Blue Sauce

A Quickies for Caregivers Sweet Snack: Ready in Twenty Minutes The Fool is the easiest and most basic dessert in … Read More

Five Ways to Help a Caregiver 

Dysphagia Care at Home and In a Healthcare Facility Let me speak of the unsung heroes of our world, those … Read More

The Cuban Ice Cream Queen of Miami: The Big Treat from the Cuban Kitchen

Cubans are ice cream lovers. It’s a national obsession. If you want a dessert that has the taste of Calle … Read More