Teaming up with the best (Lactose-Free) Dairy Farm
February 6, 2012 – 11:43 am | No Comment

Once upon a time, I blogged about a new organic, lactose-free yogurt that had just hit the market.  I loved that it was organic.  I loved the flavors it came in, I loved the choice …

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Chardonnay: The Apple of the Empire State’s Eye
August 10, 2009 – 4:15 pm | One Comment
Chardonnay: The Apple of the Empire State’s Eye

My sister Ariella, an NYC Sommelier-at-Large, suggested that I dedicate this week’s installment of What I’m Eating Now to What I’m Drinking Now.  It just so happens that she’s been on a quest to help …

Ratatouille!
July 20, 2009 – 1:39 pm | No Comment
Ratatouille!

I’m back from my magical trip to Provence, and am delighted to report that the South of France turned out to be a surprisingly GF-friendly place to eat! In fact, it was SO much easier …

How many people does an Ostrich Egg Omelet feed?
July 6, 2009 – 1:39 pm | One Comment
How many people does an Ostrich Egg Omelet feed?

At first, I regarded those oversized ostrich and emu eggs in the Whole Foods produce department as an oddity intended to amuse us shoppers as we bagged our loose cremini mushrooms.  Surely no one *actually* …

Is Buying Organic Worth It?
June 26, 2009 – 1:23 pm | No Comment
Is Buying Organic Worth It?

One of the most common questions people as me is whether paying more for organic is “worth it.”
The answer, of course, depends on a whole number of factors, and, like most questions, is best answered …

Meet your metabolism
May 8, 2009 – 8:54 pm | No Comment
Meet your metabolism

If you’re confused by how freely magazines, fitness trainers and marketers of food or supplements throw around the term “metabolism” when trying to convince you that they have the solution to your weight loss problems, …

New yogurts for the lactose-and-soy-challenged
March 26, 2009 – 7:53 pm | 10 Comments
New yogurts for the lactose-and-soy-challenged

From what I can tell, many people in the nutrition field regard people who claim to be lactose intolerant with a dose of skepticism.  Apparently, some data somewhere shows that many people who think they …