Libby's Luncheonette
Libby's Luncheonette
Libby Mills
Your host, Libby Mills, has home cooked conversations, eats and tips that focus on our local food system and how sustainable choices can positively affect our personal, community and ecological health and well-being. Libby Mills, MS, RD, LDN is a dynamic, nationally recognized registered dietitian who engages, entertains and inspires through her cooking, teaching, speaking and writing. She regularly helps people translate health recommendations into practices that fit their unique needs. Renowned for her ability to connect with everyday people, Libby combines her energy, wit and creativity to bring food, nutrition and health alive. Facilitating sustainable health choices, Libby creates flavorful, sensory appealing food experiences, captures the imagination with history, culture, and purpose, adds new value by exploring social issues, celebrates personalized solutions and connects communities.
Exploring the Flavors and Culture of Vietnam
Rich pho broth and contrasting sweet, spicy, salty and sour Vietnamese foods, we dive into the the cultue through the flavors of Vietnam.  Enjoy conversations with Mihn Than owner of Pho Life, Dr. Linda Bahn, and Chef Scott Anderson.
Mar 30, 2022
10 min
Island Life in the Caribbean
College roommates-- Anna Ashley and Kay Torres, share recipes, experiences growing up and insights into life on the islands of Jamaica and Puerto Rico.  Celebrate a World of Flavors as part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month!  
Mar 30, 2022
41 min
Celebrating Chinese Americans: Contributions and Cuisine
And as we celebrate the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month, and the many ways we can Celebrate a World of Flavors, it’s exciting to know that we can nutritiously enjoy traditional foods from other countries!  But for those new to the United States, how are they able to personalize their plates with their traditional ways of eating ---perhaps not having access to the typical ingredients, while adopting American eating patterns and foods? But beyond the stir-fry, most of us DO default to picking out a dish off the local Chinese restaurant menu.  But what makes authentic Chinese food?  You are going to love taking a geographic tour of Chinese cuisine.
Mar 29, 2022
39 min
From Farm to Can to Easy Meals and more!
Love canned food even more after following the thread from field to cannery, and from supermarket shelves to easy homemade meals and signature restaurant dishes.  A BIG thanks to Tami Iverson Director of marketing Communications for Pacific Coast Producers and top-shelf guests: Frank Muller of M Three Ranches, Brian Flood, Director of Quality Assurance & Technical Services for Pacific Coast Producers, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, President & CEO for Produce for Better Health Foundation, and Patrick Mulvaney, Chef/Co-Owner, Mulvaney’s B&L.
Mar 17, 2022
40 min
Plant-Based Super Bowl
Super Bowl commercials predictions: plant-based eating is here to stay.  Chef John Serock of John Serock Catering and Chef Scott Anderson Explor how to amp up the plants in your traditional spread.  And Dr. Christine Karpinski shares the nutritional score for elite athletes who want to eat plant-based.
Feb 12, 2022
39 min
Saying No to Single-Use Plastic
Can the efforts of one, some or a community to not use single-use plastic add up to healthful change?  Will Williams, Sustainable Dierector shares how West Chester Borough said no more single-use plastic, Scott Anderson past Executive Chef fo Shephard University shares challenges, successes and future insights for plastic-free food service and re-useable totes to the rescue!
Feb 4, 2022
38 min
Plastic in Our Environment, Food and Bank
Explore the plastic trail in our oceans with Dr. Todd Osborne, of Florida University's Whitney Laboratories, Dr. Paul Pereira puts microbes to work sustainably breaking down plastic, Conrad MacKerron, author of As You Sow, gets inside plastic food packaging and Plastic Bank's David Katz is turning plastic into cash and healthy communities.  
Feb 1, 2022
38 min
Happy New Year: Well World, Healthful Body and Fulfilled, Happy Life
Three book authors share their tips and secrets to a well world, healthful body and fulfilled, happy life. Janet Houser a Life Coach Healer, Registered Dietitian Ruth Frenchman and retired biology professor Gordon Hunter ask, "How are you?"
Jan 3, 2022
37 min
Twas the Week Before Christmas: Sweet Treats and Snacks for Santa
In a pickle wondering what to leave for Santa?  And what ar the best treats for kids? Carly Shilhaus Senior Manager of Public Affairs for The National Confectioners Association, Brady and Hope Stewart from Hope's Caramels and Niki Toscani Cofounder & Dietitian for Fishtown Pickle Project Wish you happy holidays!
Jan 3, 2022
41 min
Cookies!
How to throw the ultimate, iconic cookie party with Liz Serbenz and Linda Morel talks about cookies for Hanukkah!  And if you like gingerbread cookies, listen up!
Dec 16, 2021
46 min
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