Are you always burning the candle at both ends, trying to be the perfect parent, worker, spouse? I know I am, especially this time of year. No scratch that, I could say that any time of the year. It never seems to change.

Last week I attended a SLOW FOOD chocolate tasting at a tiny shop in Palo Alto, CA called Alegio Chocolaté. We learned all about the growing, processing, and tasting notes of real chocolate. Have you ever tasted 100% pure chocolate?

2016 is going to be awesome! Are you ready to clean out the yuck and find the new you? Join the Winter Detox! Don't feel guilty about what you eat, just focus on moderation (less sugar, less canola oil, less processed foods).

This year I'm all about the tastes and treasures of nutrient dense, handmade food. I have carefully chosen these top 10 items that will improve your health, support great businesses, and are simply too delicious to be wasted.

Are you looking for a way to use up those leftover cranberries? This cranberry relish was inspired by my aunt Carey who pulled out a recipe for fresh cranberries on Thanksgiving.

The American government mandated in 1932 that all milk be fortified with a synthetic form of vitamin D and since then fortification has gone rampant including orange juice, cereals, and more.

These are one of the easiest greens to serve kids, the secret's in the toppings. Covered in parmesan and lemon, they need no convincing. You can serve these as a vegetarian side or top them with crumbled bacon for a decadent delight!

Growing up I remember the stress of making a bigger than necessary meal for family we rarely see. Then eating until we felt like we would burst with too many days following of turkey and stuffing sandwiches.

This is one of my favorite recipes. Delicata caramelizes into deliciousness with a simple touch of salt and butter and friends will compliment you like crazy. Tis the season for squash so organic varieties are inexpensive and plentiful.

I make sure to use as much healthy fat as possible, both to satiate my guests, and provide them with the most nutrient dense foods I can offer. Here are a few ideas for you to consider.