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 out more at the Dr. Gourmet web site. Eat well, eat healthy, enjoy life!

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Spicy Black Eyed Pea Stew; Legumes : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

The word legume refers not only to the species of plants, but also to any fruit that grows seeds lined up in a pod. (I find it interesting that peas and black beans are actually considered to be fruit.) Also known as Pulses, [...]

Diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Part III : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

I have had a lot of interesting feedback from my patients about this blog and my experiences with change in diet. I was unsure whether to continue and one patient encouraged me saying that she felt the dialogue was about a lot of [...]

Tomato and White Bean Soup : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Chef Tim Says….

For two decades now there has been controversy surround the government labeling tomato paste as a vegetable so that it will pass for one on kid’s plates in school lunch programs. While I am not one who believes that tomato paste should be [...]

Grilled Beefsteak with Mushroom Vinaigrette : New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com!

Grilled Beefsteak with Mushroom Vinaigrette

This is a flavorful but light topping for your grilled steak. Choose more flavorful mushrooms like crimini or shiitaki. It is best to not let the mushrooms marinate too long – [...]

Soup to the Rescue : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter

Dr. Tim Says….

It’s surprising that there are not more quality research studies about soup. We all think of chicken soup as being good for whatever ails you and there are a few studies that indicate that this may be the case (only a few, mind [...]

Tomato Basil Soup : Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 31, 2011

Dr. Tim Says….

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, but the challenge is that there’s always a lot of leftover candy. Having all those sweets around the office can be tempting, and it’s pretty easy to rack up a ton of extra [...]

Fall Soup Special Issue: New Recipes @ DrGourmet.com!

Fall is in full swing, so here are some of my favorite soups to keep you warm.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Soup nights are the best. In the [...]

Acorn Squash Soup with Apple and Bacon: Dr. Gourmet Newsletter for October 24, 2011

Dr. Tim Says….

I was giving a talk to a group of physicians the other day when one asked if I had any simple handouts about the Mediterranean diet. I mentioned that there were a lot of handouts in the “For Physicians” section on the Web [...]

Dr. Gourmet's Food Reviews: July 8, 2011

I look around grocery stores a lot. Not just to find items for us to review on Fridays but just to keep up with what’s going on. I pass by the soup aisle all the time, stop, look a bit and always move on. The [...]

HFCS; Trans-Fats; More : Ask Dr. Gourmet

Dear Dr. Gourmet,

Q: I know that high fructose corn syrup is bad for me. Now that I’m reading labels more carefully, I’m very surprised at how often it shows up in prepared foods, even as an additive in supposedly healthy whole-wheat bread. I love to [...]