Ditch the Box

  I was probably around 10 or 11 the first time I realized the difference spice, other than salt and pepper, made in a dish.  I don’t remember if it was the smoky paprika on top of a deviled egg or the earthy flavor of cumin in tacos, but I had this “Aha!” moment of [...]

  Sometimes it’s the little things that resonate for people.  Earlier this year, I was visiting with friends about how we were each trying to cut sugar out of our diets.  I mentioned that when I found out how much sugar was in flavored yogurt, even the nonfat versions, I switched to plain yogurt and [...]

Joining a farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program or local produce delivery service ensures that you have fresh, local produce each week even when you can’t make it to the farmers market.

  Eating organic food isn’t about politics for me; it’s about basic health. If that pesticide can kill a bug, do I really want to be eating it?  I’m not trying to start an argument, but my guess is that most people would skip the chemicals if they were given the choice. The challenge is [...]

  The FDA is meeting this week to review whether artificial food dyes can cause or increase hyperactivity in children.   As I read an article about the issue in this morning’s Wall Street Journal, I was struck by the fact that the EU passed a law in requiring additional labeling on foods with artificial [...]