Photo: Emma Haberman

There’s nothing more American than celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks, a beer and a cheeseburger. Now imagine that cheeseburger took steroids and went to Hawaii – what could be more American than that? While I don’t condone steroids, I do condone delicious burgers, which is how I plan on celebrating this Independence Day. Read More

Photo: Aine Carlin

After a full on weekend of activities, Monday is invariably my lazy day, where I tend to lean towards food that requires assembling more than actually cooking. Sandwiches fall into the assembly category but that doesn’t mean they can’t be interesting – in fact few things get me more excited than a well constructed sandwich. Read More

Photo: Lindsay Hunt

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This Mexican holiday falls on a Thursday this year, which means you might not have time for a big dinner or party. Instead, pick up a bag of tortilla chips and a few avocados for an easy celebration. In only a few minutes, Read More

Photo: Linda Wagner

The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. That can only mean one thing…summer is coming!!

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Photo: Linda Wagner

I eat a lot of vegetables, and I mean a LOT! In fact, you could say my diet is vegetable-centric, meaning it is centered predominantly around vegetables. I do, however, eat animal protein from time to time. One of my favorite sources of high quality animal protein are free-range organic eggs. Read More

Photo: Lindsay Hunt

Finally it’s spring, and what better way to celebrate than with a brightly colored cake? When the trees are bursting with flowers, it challenges me to up the ante with my baking to match the beauty around me. Read More

Photo: Lindsay Hunt

When the Steelers play against the Packers this Sunday, you’ll want to be armed with a good snack to make it through the game.  This easy, five-ingredient guacamole makes for a great game-time bite.

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Photo: Paul Brissman

I studied abroad in Fez, Morocco during the summer after my freshman year in college.  The thermometer frequently read above 100 degrees F and I looked for respite in air-conditioned cafes and restaurants.

To enter the old city, of Fez, Morocco, you enter through a Bab, which means door, or gate. Bab Boujeloud, the blue gate, is the most majestic of all.  It’s scrawled with indecipherable calligraphy, beckoning you into the spiders-web of the medina. Read More

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It seems the seasons changed in New York in the blink of an eye over this weekend. Already, it feels like summer has been long gone. I’m always tempted to load up on heavy foods when it gets dark and cold out but meals like My Veggie Soup allow me to get warm fast without filling up. It’s a flavorful vegetarian meal – a great way to take a break from our meat-rich diets once in a blue.