You don’t have to be a nutrition scientist to understand the detrimental affects of processed corn on our environment and on our bodies.  Nearly 80 % of the corn grown in the US is used to feed livestock. Corn (in the processed form) is found in 3 out of 4 supermarket...

How cute is the Labradoodle?  What?  Yes, the Labradoodle (the adorable combo of a Labrador and Poodle). And how hot are Cronuts?   Calling all foodies!  If you don't know what a cronut is, now you do: part doughnut, part croissant.  A ginormous craze.  Kid-you-not,...

My current “to read” list seems to be getting longer and longer, with 2 books (half read) currently residing on my shelf: Cooked & VB6  http://www.merig.com/new-additions-to-my-must-read-pile/. Though I don’t have any extra hours in the day, I plan to add yet...

We all know that steamed edamame with a delectable sprinkling of salt make a phenomenal appetizer. Pop those babies in your mouth, strip off the pod with your teeth, discard the carnage and reach for another! But given that soybeans are nutrient powerhouses, why not...

Have you ever taken a vacation and come back to work feeling tired?  So often we think:  I'm going to really rest and unwind on vacation...maybe I'll read a book, take a nap, sleep late.  And, it doesn't always work out that way.  In fact, it may often NOT work that...

Have you been to the Farmer’s Market lately? If not, I encourage you to wake up early Saturday morning and get downtown (or wherever your bounty market is housed). Right now the Farmer’s Market is bursting with fresh, local produce which equals fresh, flavorful meals...