With all the noise coming at us about what constitutes a healthy diet and all the stress that comes with living today, making healthier choices at the plate can feel like a chore. Annemarie Colbin, Ph...
These crostini make a wonderful midday snack, or hors d'oeuvre for your next cocktail party. Myriam Fieulleteau, NGI’s Executive Steward (and resident gardening guru), brought in these gorgeous...
Of course, becoming a culinary student when you already have a full-time job and responsibilities is no easy feat. Luckily, NGI offers a part-time Chef’s Training Program where students can continue...
According to GRACE Communications Foundation, most of this refers to use of “virtual water” – that used in food production and transportation, energy, shopping habits and other lifestyle choices we...
Or would it? According to the environmental advocacy group Earth Justice, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) accounts for the loss of some 30-80% of bee colonies since 2007. CCD describes both vanishing...
I’m going back to basics and thousands of years of Japanese tradition. My introduction to the culinary world began years ago with the study of Macrobiotics. Say what you will about “Macros,” but they...
The first dish was a vibrant beetroot, celeriac and fig salad, a lighter dish perfect for the transition from summer to fall, and the second dish was a hearty buckwheat porridge with papaya topping...
Where did your food journey begin? It all began in the kitchen with my mom when I was eight years old. I am the eldest of four, so I needed to help out. My dad is a chef and I assisted him in his...
We can reframe the conversation into the question: Do you desire to feel better, have more energy, be grounded, clear-headed and less worried? Setting aside self-criticism for what is already past is...
That year, the Taco Bell Foundation awarded $1 million to 100 young adults, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each. Recipients of this scholarship used the funds in a wide variety of studies including...
Brimming with bright colors and playful textures, this festive salad will beautifully complement your holiday table. Choose a blemish-free kabocha that has a dry stem and is heavy for its size. No...
Chefs are in Demand: Job prospects are great for chefs and head cooks! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for chefs and head cooks is projected to grow 9 percent through 2024, which...