As with many home cooks, I own my kitchen. Nobody messes with the equipment, the spices, the bottles of oils and vinegars on the counter, the pantry. Nobody! I cook; you eat. On the rare occasions I just do not feel like cooking, or if I am not home to cook, the refrigerator and freezer…

For as long as I can remember, food had been a comfort during illness. Ginger, garlic, carrots, honey … foods can help fight illness and make you feel better.

We crunched the numbers of UnitedInFood’s 1st Christmas Holiday Season Annual Survey. Initially, the idea of doing a survey during the Christmas holiday season did not seem like the best idea we’ve ever come up with. Adding something to people’s to-do list is not exactly a crowd pleaser. Especially during this time of year. To-do lists…

Traditional foods are a big part of a celebration and Thanksgiving can be a tough time for vegans. Tips for both vegans and meat-eaters for a successful dinner.

Shifting between summer and fall is not too hard as days are still warm and some farmers markets are still open.

My heritage of cooking and love came from both of my grandmothers – a legacy I strive to continue.

A 7-day vegan challenge? Hmmmm…. What had I signed up for? Would I get enough nutrients? Would I be hungry or bored? It was a tough, but enlightening week.

It would be very hard for me to follow in my mother’s footsteps. Her food tastes infinitely better than anything I have every cooked or will attempt to cook.

He was a man with a big intellect and heart, and we lost him much too early. He taught me to appreciate living in the moment and the importance of garlic and olive oil.