“Eating Through the Ages” Documentary
I was contacted out of the blue a few weeks ago by a lady who is working with a group of students at our local University to produce a PBS documentary …
Healthy Living
Grassfed Goes Gourmet
Grassfed beef is going mainstream! Emeril Lagasse, best known for his wildly popular TV cooking show, is now promoting well-marbled grassfed ribeye …
The Wonder of Rapidly Growing Spring Grass
How cows grazing on rapidly growing spring grass results in a beige color for the milk and cream along with deep yellow butter containing the elusive …
Ibuprofen Reduces Parkinson’s Risk? Are We Really That Stupid?
Newsflash:Â Ibuprofen has now achieved rock star supplement status! A new “study” planned for presentation at the American Academy of …
Real Food Compromise or Sell Out?
My sweetie took me out for Valentine’s lunch to my favorite restaurant, L’ Eden, an authentic French cafe in beautiful downtown Tampa.   …
The Decline and Fall of the American Restaurant
Joke: What does a chef make for dinner when she has the night off? Answer: Reservations! It’s true. Most working chefs rarely cook at home. Perhaps …
Should Vegetable Cooking Water Be Saved?
Guidelines for when vegetable cooking water is safe to use and when it is best to toss due to nitrites, residues or anti-nutrients that can do more …
Health Lessons Learned in a Buddhist Monastery
Shortly after I finished graduate school in December 1987, I embarked upon a life-changing trip to Asia. I spent most of my time in Japan and …
Would Any Real Food Still Left in Restaurants Please Stand Up?
Real Food is continuing its disappearing act from restaurants across America. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the restaurant is a franchise or …
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
Those of you who have been reading this blog for awhile know that I am no fan of Dr. Oz. I even wrote a blog post on his ridiculous show on overcoming …
Healthiest and Best Milk Substitutes
The healthiest and best dairy milk substitutes to make at home for children and adults and why to avoid commercial versions even if organic. Milk …
Why “100% Grassfed” Does Not Always Produce the Best Milk
Why fully pastured cows are often healthiest and produce the best and safest milk with the lowest somatic cell count when a small grain ration is …