Food Reward Friday

This week's "lucky" winner... milkshakes!

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Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight

Last week, I attended a Keystone conference, "Neuronal Control of Appetite, Metabolism and Weight", in Banff. Keystone conferences are small, focused meetings that tend to attract high quality science. This particular conference centered around my own professional research interests, and it was incredibly informative. This post is a summary of some of the most salient points.

Rapid Pace of Scientific Progress

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On Saturday I had the pleasure of presenting Fritatta(Torta) on CBC's Weekend Morning Show with host Ismaila Alfa.  I served it with a bit of tomato chutney but it is a dish that can be made to your own tastes.

Frittata or Torta is a very versatile dish.  It can be used with a large number of "left overs" and other ingredients.  Try with sliced mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, or many other vegetables.


Spinach and Parmesan Frittata
3 Tbsp. olive oil
6 eggs
3 thinly sliced potatoes
1 cup (1/2 lb.) chopped raw spinach
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
pinch grated nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350�. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except oil and scapes. Heat oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet on the stove.  Pour egg and potato mixture in skillet and cook over medium heat for 5-7  minutes. Place in oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until top is set. Cut into wedges and serve.

Enjoy!