On Sunday, 60Minutes ran an episode about sugar titled "Sugar and Kids: The Toxic Truth" (you can watch it online at the link).

After the show aired, a number of questions poured in on Facebook and via email about sugar and sugar substitutes, so I thought I'd put a blog post together addressing the more common questions.

What is sugar? 

According to wikipedia, "sugar is the generalized name for a class of sweet-flavored …

When I lived in St Maarten, and was writing EHH, I didn't have all my pots and pans and fancy appliances to cook with. All I took to the island from New York were my 2 sharp knives, a blender and my measuring cups and spoons! (I probably didn’t need the measuring cups and spoons but wasn’t sure if I could find them there since Europe has a different measurement system). 

At first I couldn't imagine my life …

We've decided to cancel the online book club since we would rather be mindlessly snacking ... oh wait! It's April Fool's Day!

Of course we wouldn't cancel the book club, there are so many good books I have yet to read! This month we are focusing on Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink.

This Week's Thought Question (Based on the Introduction):

1. Do you believe the author’s premise that our environment determines how much we eat?

Please leave your comments …

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. Have you written anything on raw sugar vs. organic sugar? I didn’t find anything in the FAQ’s. Are they the same? 

Raw sugar CAN be organic but so can processed white sugar -- they are not automatically the same thing.

2. I really struggle sautéing without added oils. Everything either sticks or gets mushy. I keep trying but many times, I add a bit of oil to make veggies a bit more palatable. …

Springtime brings new beginnings, warmer weather, and more choices when it comes to fresh, seasonal produce. Plus I can finally ride my bike! 

This time of year also means Easter for many of us. Although Scott, Courtney & I haven’t celebrated Easter too seriously in the past, we’re having family visit this year and it’s a very special and spiritual holiday for them.

Here are some of my menu plans and suggestions for Easter:

For brunch we'll likely have;

• Greens …