Over the weekend I went to an event related to my work from a previous life. I met up with dozens of friends, associates and ex-colleagues, many of whom I hadn’t seen for almost a …

A few weeks ago, the FDA released a set of guidelines about the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals. When I first read the article headline I got all excited, but as I got in …

My husband and I took a summer trip to New York City. In Union Square we stopped for lunched and dined al fresco overlooking the Farmer’s Market. I don’t remember what I had, but my husband had this dish. It was amazing. I couldn’t wait to try it at home and I’ve served it twice now at dinner parties, always a hit! A great summer dish.

One of the best things about living in the UK is the proximity to France. We always say we’ll go there often (seriously – it’s just over 2 hours by train London-Paris) but somehow it …

As our challenge for this week is to bake your own bread, I thought I’d introduce you to a grain you may not have come across before. Spelt is rapidly gaining popularity and specialty stores …

Quinoa has recently been ‘discovered’ as a new superfood, but actually it has been a staple of South American communities for thousands of years. The seeds of the goosefoot plant, Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a …

In our post about Fats and Oils, we mentioned that Omega-3 has become a buzzword lately; it’s cited as a cure for everything from heart disease to short attention span. But it’s not as simple …

I’ve taken up the challenge to go Veggie for a Week, so I’m investigating pulses, which are going to play a major role in my meal planning.

Trans fats, omega-3, cholesterol, obesity, tri-what-erides? Most of us are very conscious about the need to not only reduce our fat intake, but also to make sure we’re eating the ‘right’ fats. But all the …

If you eat meat, what’s the best kind of protein to buy. Here’s some tips for getting it right in the grocery store or at the farmer’s market.