Rita Heikenfeld
About Rita Heikenfeld
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, CCP, CMH*, is an award-winning syndicated journalist, accredited family herbalist, author, cooking teacher, media personality and the founding editor of www.Abouteating.com. Rita writes a syndicated weekly column for Community Press Newspapers that reaches almost a quarter of a million people each week in Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Rita Heikenfeld is Resident Herbalist for Fox 19 Morning Xtra, Natorp’s, Earthineer and Granny’s Garden, and is listed in Who’s Who in American Women, Who’s Who in the Midwest and Who’s Who in American Education for her culinary and community achievements. Rita is a former adjunct professor at The University of Cincinnati and can be found on Sacred Heart Radio.
Rita lives “in the sticks” outside of Batavia, Ohio near Cincinnati with her family, where they heat with wood, raise chickens for eggs, and grow their own produce and herbs.
*CCP (Certified Culinary Professional) – The CCP (Certified Culinary Professional) designation is awarded by the International Association
*CMH (Certified Modern Herbalist) – An intensive program of study focusing on herbal practices and medicinal uses. Focusing on overall wellness through natural methods.
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Charlotte
November 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I have been listening to you on EWTN radio, doing a presentation on ‘Eating from the Garden of Eden’ where you discuss bible foods, their qualities, how they were used at the time, and recipes for how we can use them now.
I am in love with this concept. I assumed it was a book and was hoping to purchase 3 or 4 of them for friends/relatives this Christmas. Regrettably I have not been able to find it, and am wondering if such a book exists.
Could you please direct me to a site where I can purchase your book, and if you have not written it yet, can you please?
Thank you very much for your work, I enjoy the program and look forward to hearing more from you.
~Charlotte
Andy
November 14, 2012 at 8:59 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
How do you find recipes? I heard you on the catholic station and want to check out your mash potato recipe, but I can’t find the link?
Help…..
jrwall68
January 24, 2013 at 5:40 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Andy. Sorry for the delay. We’re relaunching AboutEating.com and have added the make ahead mashed potatoes recipe. Make ahead mashed potatoes
Heather Gaudet
November 17, 2012 at 2:44 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Rita. My name is Heather Gaudet and I am a listener of the Son Rise Morning show. A couple weeks ago I hear you talk about 2 recipes that I would love to try. I have searched on your website for them, but I cannot seem to find them. The two that I am interested in are Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes and a French Toast dish that you make in the oven. If you could direct me to where I could find these recipes, I would appreciate it. Thank you so much. I really enjoy your segment on the Son Rise Morning Show! God Bless!
Heather Gaudet
Rita
January 24, 2013 at 7:16 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
We’ve been working a ton on the site lately and finally added the make ahead mashed potatoes recipe.
I’ll work on getting the french toast recipe up soon!
Jesse
January 15, 2013 at 9:36 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Rita. I need your help!!!!! I want to make a vanilla ice cream in cuisinart maker but I don’t know the ingredients and quantities.
Thanks for helping me
Jesse
jrwall68
January 16, 2013 at 12:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Jesse. I’ve added a couple of recipes and a video that should help. Enjoy the ice cream!
Ice Cream Maker Recipe
Jacob
February 8, 2013 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Rita,
I heard you talk on the Son Rise Morning Show about an apricot recipe for a spread or dip that you use apricot jelly or jam in. I can’t find this recipe anywhere and I’ve really wanting to try it. Thanks and God Bless Jacob
Rita
February 9, 2013 at 4:32 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Hi Jacob. I’ve added the recipe for Swiss Apricot and Cranberry Dip to the site. Let me know if you like it!