Flavor First

August 2016
The heat waves streaking across the country bring up questions in people's minds about whether they should change their eating habits in such conditions.

July 2016
For many of us, a Fourth of July picnic conjures up images and familiar flavors of picnics past. If you live in the South, that may include a spread of spicy sausages, Cajun shrimp rolls and a cobbler or two.

June 2016
Growing up in Minnesota, we didn’t have access to the incredible array of fresh vegetables I can find today in California.

May 2016
This month I planned a make-ahead menu that I could prepare for about 16 people. I wanted an Italian/Sicilian theme for my husband's relatives who would be joining us.

April 2016
I’ve always been an egg fan, but everything changed when I got my own chickens. From the bright orange yolks to the amazingly incredible flavor...

March 2016
I love eggplant every which way, but I often forget to cook with it. Though they're found in a myriad of colors and sizes, most of the eggplants we see in the market are deep purple in color and oblong in shape.

February 2016
With work, kids and social and community commitments packing our schedules, too many of us make too many food decisions on the run...

January 2016
The longest life spans in the world are found on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It appears they've found a few keys to longevity, and soybeans are an elemental part of their diet.

December 2015
Good nutrition isn't all or nothing – especially during the busy, festive holiday feasting season. Rather than trying to follow a complicated plan to the letter...