Author name: Crystal

Turquoise coffee mug, closeup, on red gingham background.

Making Some Changes

I’ve been feeling for a while that it’s time for a change. I have some great ideas in mind, courtesy of my branding expert at Good Manners Agency.

A row of glass jars each with a different type of pasta in it by Jane Korsak on Unsplash.

Some food news to start the new year, including: how to make white rice and pasta healthier; the link between a healthy diet and a healthy brain; and why a critical eye is needed for stories about ultra-processed foods.

Sunflower seeds in a bowl on burlap with some scattered beside by Zulfahmi Al Ridhawi on Unsplash.

Bookmarks–November 23, 2024

Answers on persistent questions about seed oils, onions and foodborne illness, rethinking the high-protein reputation of some foods, and what to do with mouldy cheese. Plus, some “best-of” articles on cookbooks and recipes.

Kale is Great For Eye Health–Here’s How to Make it Go Down Easy

When someone tells you to eat more kale, your eyes probably roll. But your eyes probably want you to heed that advice.

Caesar salad in a white bowl on a wood table by Pedro Furtado on Pexels.

Bookmarks–September 18, 2024

I’m back after a summer off for baseball and getting kids ready to leave the nest. Here are a few things I bookmarked over that time: the anniversary of the caesar salad, busting some food myths, and bad news/better news around food and climate. Plus, a newer article that will come in handy for parents of school-aged children.

Chopped broccoli, closeup by Crystal Smith.

Bookmarks–June 15, 2024

In this edition of Bookmarks, food combinations that keep blood sugar in check, the cookbook editor who revolutionized the genre, tips for avoiding food waste, plus heritage gardens & mushroom “snake oil.”