About Dr. Gourmet

My name is Timothy Harlan and I am both a physician and a chef. This blog is a general collection of information and random ideas on eating great food and eating healthy.

You can find more at the Dr. Gourmet web site. Link to http://www.drgourmet.com.

Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

Recent Posts


Ginger, Garlic and Coumadin (warfarin) : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Q: I am now taking Coumadin and just learning what’s okay and not okay. Is it okay to include the combination of fresh ginger and fresh garlic in stir-fry cooking?

A: Sure. Both of these are going [...]

Agave Nectar; Garlic; More: Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: Can you shed any light on the benefits or misconceptions of agave nectar especially as it relates to Type II diabetics and the glycemic index? Is it just a bunch of hype or can agave nectar (when used properly) be a useful and safe [...]

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic : New Recipes at DrGourmet.com

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic | Low Sodium Version

If you are a garlic lover, this is as good as it gets. For some folks the garlic may be too much, but I wanted this to have that rich, creamy (almost overpowering) garlic flavor. This is a [...]

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic

Cream of Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic | Low Sodium Version

On a cold fall or winter night there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of potato soup. This recipe is so savory with the garlic and smoked gouda and makes the perfect meal with a simple side [...]

Pork Chops with Garlic Sauce : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I get requests all the time for advice on how to start eating healthy. Folks simply want some direction and there’s a lot of confusing info out there. We’re going to begin a series to help you with this. Every Monday we’ll present a new [...]

Garlic and INR; Pre-Diabetes : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I have been on Warfarin for post-PE blood thinning for about two and a half months now. I started reintroducing items containing vitamin K into my diet – the margarine substitute Earth Balance instead of butter, and some green vegetables. Specifically I’ve [...]