My Hero, Mark Bittman—Inspiration and Purpose Over the Decades
I first encountered Mark Bittman when he was a NY Times food columnist and his book The Minimalist had just been published....
Sweet Tooth – A Case for Reducing Dietary Sugar
My sisters and I were rarely allowed sugary foods as children. My dad declared war on dessert—although plain doughnuts...
The Wonder of Herbs
As the days get lighter, longer, and warmer, our tastebuds long for something fresh and light. For me, the best way to add...
The Perils of Ignoring Diabetes
Diabetes. We hear about it all the time as a risk factor for a lot of bad things, including making us more vulnerable to...
Good Things in Small Packages – How to Downsize Your Traditional Holiday Dinner
Many of us realize that our holiday festive meals might not be the same this year. Unless you live with other people or have...
Easy Ways to Bring Italy to Your Kitchen
That’s perfect for this time of year when the bounty of late summer tempts us with possibility and potential. Even non-gardeners...
Nourish Your Body
The Lighter Shade of Green Spring always means lightening up my diet. Gone are the comfort foods of winter that rely on...
Four Mistakes that Shorten Your Lifespan (And What to Do Instead)
Most Americans don’t realize how much lifestyle choices made starting in their early 20s can speed up or slow down the...
Who’s Feeling Game for Fun Food?
Ask someone what they consider “fun food,” and there are a few standard responses: popcorn and pizza, cotton candy and...
Learning to Chill!
In the winter issue of 3rd Act, I declared that in cold weather I want soup for both lunch and dinner. Turns out that is...
