Character flaws. I have plenty. Every week, a new one broadcasts its ugly mug. I do not completely loathe myself, mainly I just surprise myself. Most recently one of my bosses at Anthropologie made a remark over our walkie talkies (yeah, we’re very CIA) criticizing me. Did she need to do that for every …

Had to endure this miserable view with dinner at the Hilton El Conquistador’s fantastic restaurant, Epazote. I’m a food writer, faux sure. I’m going to say it and shatter the facade I wear into restaurants. I did not choose food writing, but the editor of the local magazine I freelance for seems to think it …

The nutrition bar market is crowded. After watching Fed Up (watch it!) and reading It Starts With Food (read it!), I am always checking ingredients to make sure the products I love most in the world are made with wholly good stuff. Sadly, lots of the products I’m in love with are not. i.e. alkalized …

“I have written 11 books,” said the late Maya Angelou, who was renowned as a novelist, poet, and memoirist, “but each time, I think ‘Uh-oh. They’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody and they’re going to find me out.’” Angelou was a remarkable talent, but she was equally remarkable in …