Winter Holiday Survey

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…

It’s Hard to be Vegan at Thanksgiving

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.

What Fall Season Means to Me

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

Between Two Grandmothers

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

7-Day Vegan Challenge

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.

Pixie: On Mothers + Cooking

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.

Garlic + Olive Oil (A Life) Lesson

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.

Garlic

Growing up in an Italian household, garlic was a given – an important staple used in just about everything.

Meal Kits

There’s a lot of debate in the local-food movement about meal-kit services. I view them as a gateway drug.

A Confession

I’m food-obsessed. I understand, objectively of course, this is a character flaw, but zebras can’t change its spots. What’s a girl to do?