Being diabetic means constantly counting carbs and fat, especially during the holidays. Lea Ann Holzmeister, RD, CDE has come out with the 5th edition to her book, The Diabetes Carbohydrate & Fat Gram Guide which makes it easier for you to plan your meals. The book is meticulously compiled and became a bestseller when it […]

I recently attended an event at Melissa’s Produce, where we met food and travel journalist Robyn Eckhardt, who was there introducing her new book Istanbul and Beyond: Exploring Turkey’s Diverse Cuisines.  The book features over 125 recipes, of dishes from Istanbul and eastern Turkey, which you can easily prepare at home. But this is not just a cookbook. […]

Juice It Up! is welcoming the holiday season with the return of their all-time seasonal favorites, the Merry Mocha Mint Smoothie™, the Pumpkin Pleaser Smoothie™, and its heartier counterpart, the Pumpkin Pleaser Smoothie Bowl™. Available in three sizes, Juice it Up!’s Pumpkin Pleaser and Merry Mocha Mint Smoothies were designed to be delicious, yet extremely […]

Are you a popcorn lover? Then I have great news for you! Popcornopolis, a family-owned-and-operated artisan popcorn purveyor, has launched a delicious new product line called Zebra by Popcornopolis® —five indulgent, confection-style gourmet popcorn snacks made with organic popcorn, premium chocolate, and hand-selected ingredients with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The decadent chocolate-drizzled snack […]

I met Deepa Thomas several weeks ago at an event at Melissa’s Produce. I’ve been so so many of these events, and I’ve loved them all. However, something was different this time. There was something magnetic about Deepa, and her stories were mesmerizing, perhaps because they resonate so deeply with me. Deepa’s Secrets: Slow Carb […]