Be a Food Adventurer

IMG_1603 On a trip to Guatemala, Lia discoverers some universal stumbling blocks when it comes to getting kids to eat healthy food.

In Defense of Kale

Apparently, there has been a kale backlash recently. But I, for one, think kale--and all vegetables--should be seen as timeless.

How I Lost My Peach Virginity

A crazy ripe peach is the epitome of all that is good and wonderful about eating what's grown close to you. Here's how one little fuzzy wonder changed my perception of "seasonal" forever.

Let Your Food Make You Laugh

Can we all agree that “fusilli” is a fun word to say? I know that may seem off-topic, but it’s not. Really. I wrote last week about about the real meaning of comfort food in that food is so much more than just what we eat, and you all confirmed the notion big time with…

What is Your Comfort Food?

I posted something on Facebook yesterday in response to what happened in Boston this week, and struggled to find my own answer to the question. The whole circuitous train of thought brought to life something I’ve said a gazillion times before and I’ll probably say a gazillion times again: food is about so much more than just what we eat.

This Holiday Season, Get Over the Guilt

Between Thanksgiving and Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I’m starting to feel gorged in every way. It happens every year for me right as November slides into December; I start to feel almost panicked about the cookies and treats and roasts ahead for the holidays. I start to feel a sense of gloom that I’m going to roll into the new year ten pounds heavier than I was at Halloween, which doesn’t feel so merry to me. Here's how I've learned to make the holidays both happy AND healthy.

Chowing on Cherries Right Now

Normally my Friday e-mails run the gamut from simple nibble to something grilled to a good ole salad during any given month. But in June, I uncharacteristically sent out two cherry-centric recipes in the space of three weeks. But I defended my actions with the simple statement that cherries are my favorite fruit and, frankly,…

I’m Heading to Guatemala … and Would Love Your Help

My husband Christopher and I will be traveling to Guatemala July 7-14 with a team associated with Common Hope, a MN based non-profit organization that has been providing education, health care, housing, and social work to impoverished families and children in Guatemala for over 25 years … and which we’ve been associated with for the past 12. Here's how you can help.