The Dietary Guidelines: Stop Complaining, Start Contributing

May 6, 2015 | WFW

Ever feel like “the government” is responsible for all your woes (or at least has a big part in creating them)?  Living in DC, I’m particularly close to the bureaucracy, litigation, and law making that is part of our lives, for better or worse.  And...

The message about vegetables we shouldn’t be sending

Apr 1, 2015 | WFW

What’s your favorite commercial? Let’s be real – I actively try not to watch commercials.  They’re a waste of my time squeezed into something I want to watch, and most of them are pretty dry at best – and misleading at worst.  But there...
On processed foods (+greek yogurt gnocchi)

On processed foods (+greek yogurt gnocchi)

Mar 22, 2015 | WFW

“Processed” foods have been blamed for everything from the chronic disease epidemic to the demise of cooking skills.  And it’s certainly true that our current food supply has more ready-made options on the market than ever before, with thousands of...

The Story of Chocolate & Health (+nutty chocolate brittle)

Feb 19, 2015 | WFW

The story of how chocolate began to become the darling of confectioners and scientists alike is wrapped up in the story of Alfred Nobel – of the “Nobel” that initiated the peace prize, no less.  Since this month’s RecipeRedux features favorite...
Cauliflower gougeres

Cauliflower gougeres

Feb 1, 2015 | WFW

One last cheddar recipe to round out the week!  See my Cheddar Pizza Bites and Roasted Garlic Cheese Dip to get the full scoop on the contest and to learn more about Cabot Cheese. Cauliflower gougeres Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter, chunked 1/4 tsp salt 1 ground red...
Superbowl solved: roasted garlic cheese dip

Superbowl solved: roasted garlic cheese dip

Jan 30, 2015 | WFW

It’s not a secret I never, ever care about the outcome of a professional sports game…don’t have a team, don’t love a sport, and truthfully I barely remember which teams are playing, even when a game is on right in front of me.  Just the idea...