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Many grocery stores are changing what they buy, downsizing their stores, checking out their carbon footprint and making much needed changes. That’s according to Sheila Ongie, the sustainability manager of the National Co+op Grocers (NCG). So, they’re looking to change what they do in this world, reducing food waste and looking into the climate polluters … Read more
As I was watching a show focusing on Cheese Mongers….. each trying to win for who has the best cheese, I was realizing how addicted some of the world is to cheese. That created in my head this blog: Cheese – Your biggest addiction? I mean, this millennial was talking about his childhood saying that while … Read more
Our topic today is: New Organic Standards and what organic farmers are contemplating behind closed doors. The Associated Press prohibits you (me) from sharing their info or re-publishing what they say, so rather than violate any of their rules, I am going to tell you about a story that came my way today, because I … Read more
My girlfriend Alicia told me about these beautiful, easy to grow Fire Stick Plants. They’re beautiful with bright pinks, light pinks, orange, green and other friendly colors. Fire Stick Plants are also called Eurphobia Tirucalli, Pencil Cactus. Pretty and poisonous. When I hear about something like this first hand from a trusted friend, I am happy to … Read more
I receive emails and articles daily about the food industry. Once a month I will be sending your way Food News if you get my Chef’s Tips or RSS feed, this blog can just simply, automatically arrive in your ‘Inbox’. And you can feel free to share it online, cause that’s what I’m all about! Sharing … Read more
I love being in a position where I get emails and information about the food industry. As these items come across my desk I use it as an opportunity to excite both myself and you! This particular piece of info came from a trade show I do business with. And I just had to blog … Read more
Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has a new book out and he talks about Night Shade Vegetables. He doesn’t eat them because he says they cause inflammation. I wasn’t really sure If there was research backing up him claim so, like always, I set out to investigate. The first place I went to is Diet vs … Read more
What is Chef Marian doing on St. Patrick’s Day? Drinking Green Beer of course! Green die in clothing was connected to arsenic and could kill you just by wearing a green dress (in earlier years). With that in mind, (and after the fact of course) I decided to dig in, and see if I am … Read more
I was on a website when someone asked me: How do I travel as someone who is vegan? Here’s my answer …….. with this blog called: Vegans Eating Out. I do several things: I bring a cooler with me in the car I bring snacks in my purse or bag I remember that vegetables are … Read more
Vegetables are filled with fiber and fiber is great for your system. When everything moves along (so to speak) your body is processing your food, not storing it. There’s got to be an easier way to eat better so I’m blogging How to get more vegetables on your plate. Here are 3 very simple tricks … Read more