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Thoughts & Observations

Self-reflection and other musings.

Thoughts & Observations

Twice as expensive, three times as good

A black and white spiraling optical illusion, giving the sensation of vertigo.

Thoughts & Observations

There are no bad foods (and five more industry lies)

Nothing's black and white

Thoughts & Observations

Five things to remember when reading reports on scientific studies

when unprocessed is moot

Food For Thought

When Unprocessed Is A Moot Point

Ultra-Processed Food: Broccoli vs. Chips Ahoy

Thoughts & Observations

Do you know the difference between processed and ULTRA-processed?

Thoughts & Observations

While You Go Unprocessed, Consider Changing Your Chicken, Too

Thoughts & Observations

Further proof that “Natural” is a meaningless marketing term

30,000 Chickens in a Purdue Factory "Farm"

Thoughts & Observations

Five Ways to Have a More Humane Holiday Meal

"Are you still working on that?"

Thoughts & Observations

These six words could change how you think about food

Grower Pete's Wall of Butter Lettuce

Thoughts & Observations

Signs of Spring

Moderation and Balance in the Real World

Thoughts & Observations

Moderation & Balance in the Real World

Making Mozzarella with Friends

Thoughts & Observations

Rediscovering the Joy in Cooking

Not every meal needs to be an epicurean delight

Thoughts & Observations

Not every meal needs to be an epicurean delight

When Naturally Fresh... Isn't.

Thoughts & Observations

An Orwellian Reminder

What's Your Tipping Point?

Thoughts & Observations

What’s Your Tipping Point?

Seeking Simplicity...in Horseradish

Thoughts & Observations

Seeking Simplicity… in Horseradish?

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