This is Vegan Again – my Final Post of the Decade. Hard to believe I’ve been doing this blog for over a decade …. but I really enjoy digging in and doing investigative reporting, just as I did in my 20’s and 30’s on many different radio stations, in many different newsrooms. I really like … Read more
I am sure you are paying attention when I say: Do Not Diet: Do this instead! The reason I am saying “Do not diet” is because you go on a diet, you go off a diet. Then when you go off, not only do you gain it all back, but most times (and in my experience)….. … Read more
In the food world, the word is Sustainability. People in the industry like The Food Insider Journal are taking a look at feeding the world in their newsletter. And they are not just talking about food. “Sustainability is the future of food production and product development”. Sustainability. It’s something on my mind for sure. And … 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 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
This is my final blog 2017. And I leave you with: Resolutions and solutions. This is the time of resolutions – how we can change our lives, our bodies, our images, our feelings. Transform ourselves. If you haven’t been reading me all year, shame on you. lol No, what I really want to say is: if … Read more
I just got back from a trip. I was asked and answered: Hard to be Vegan? Nope! And believe me, that was much to my surprise. I’m not going to say the world is totally accommodating, but what I will say is: Being Vegan or Plant-Based (as I like to call it), is easy if you … Read more
I was reading about a new book on cheese and what you are actually eating (and how bad it is for your body)…. and that motivated this blog – Cheese – What you don’t know will hurt you! This isn’t my first ‘what you don’t know will hurt you’ blog. It seems to be a … Read more
I received a request from someone who has many friends that are recent Culinary School Graduates, that no one will hire. Here’s my bit of advice in my Letter to a Culinary Graduate, that I am happy to share with you. Feel free to share this with the struggling chefs or home cooks that you … Read more
Strong yet friendly tannins came up as a topic this past week. I just want to say any Chef can teach you how to Calm those Tannins in Red Wine Down! For example, think back to when we were in college. We’d go to the bar, lick our hand, pour on salt, then lick the … Read more