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Jul 16 2008
To me, cherries are the best fruit ever. They’re fun to eat, good for you, and sweet enough to be considered a dessert. In fact, one cup of cherries is only 87 calories, and is a good source of choline, a nutrient in the B vitamin family.
Other stone fruits are equally tasty and offer their [...]
Jul 08 2008
On July 4, my husband and I attended a San Francisco Giants game at AT&T Park, and while we were both shocked at the price of a beer (almost $9 for one!!!), I was pleasantly surprised by the food choices.
We found veggie hot dogs, which were larger than average, tasty and didn’t leave me with [...]
Jun 24 2008
I just ordered Quantum Wellness, and I plan to schedule a 21-day diet cleanse, just as soon as I get the book, figure out when I’m not going to be out of town for 21 days in a row, and when I feel I can best give up consuming any sugar, gluten, caffeine, alcohol or animal products.
The book, [...]
Jun 23 2008
The tomato investigation that I talked about last week is ongoing. In the meantime, one of the owners of Farm Fresh To You, which delivers delicious produce to my doorstep every week, put some perspective on the whole tomato harvesting issue.
Red round tomatoes are harvested when they’re still hard and green. They are harvested by hand [...]
Jun 19 2008
Urban growth, overcrowding and population explosions, oh my!
According to experts, by the year 2050, nearly 80% of the earth’s population will reside in urban centers, and conservative estimates are that the human population will increase by about 3 billion people during the interim.
More people and larger urban areas (the dreade sprawl) mean less farm land.
Enter [...]
Apr 30 2008
I stumbled across this site the other day, and I’m not sure whether to be offended or laugh like crazy. While it certainly gives the term edible underwear a run for its money, I’m icked out because of the raw meat on skin action going on.
Even the reality television show “America’s Next Top Model” thought [...]
Apr 21 2008
A recent article got me thinking about the convenience foods I rely on daily/weekly.
While they may cost more in the long run, in the short run, convenience items save me time–time I use to work, play, etc.
Some may consider it “cheating” to use store-bought pasta, frozen pizza, or frozen oatmeal, but I rely on these products to [...]
Apr 07 2008
I was chubby in my youth, got really thin in high school and college, and weighed my lowest when I got married. I now weigh a more normal amount. More than I’d like, of course, but after all I’ve been through , I cut myself some slack.
(One of my biggest food struggles after cancer was that I [...]
Green Festival™ hits Washington, D.C., November 8 & 9 at the Washington Convention Center, and San Francisco, Calif., November 14, 15 & 16 at the Concourse Exhibition Center.
Green Festival is a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, is akin to a walk through a sustainable community.
The festival features more than 125 renowned authors, leaders [...]
If you’ve ever contemplated going vegan, now’s the time during World Go Vegan Days, which started October 25 and run through October 31.
Created by In Defense of Animals (IDA), World Go Vegan Days is an annual event to educate people about the vegan lifestyle. During World Go Vegan Days, IDA encourages people to become conscious of what [...]
Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons (my wedding anniversary is in October, I love Halloween–scary movies in particular, we adopted our dog in October, the trees are pretty, the air is crisp and clean, etc.).
Plus, I start seeing one of my favorite types of produce in the stores this time of [...]
Don’t know beans about beans? Never fear!
Here’s a quick lesson on beans, which pack quite a powerful healthy punch (they are high in protein, and may also help protect against heart disease, diabetes, and obesity).
Kidney Beans (pictured above)
These red beans are often found in chili and contain almost as much antioxidant power as wild blueberries.
Navy [...]
Leave it to New York City to not only host one of the coolest foodie events ever, but also provide the backdrop for the ever-addictive “Top Chef” on Bravo.
But before we talk boob tube, let’s talk festival.
Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival takes a [...]
