National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month

By Ellen Margulies It only takes one. One storm, one flood, one disaster or one near-disaster, whether it happens to you or a loved one or just someone you know, is all it takes to remind you that when it comes to man vs. nature, it’s all too easy for nature to win....
Organic Food: Worth it?

Organic Food: Worth it?

by Ellen Margulies Sometimes, buying organic fruit at the market feels a bit like taking the short nerdy guy to homecoming: You know he’s so much nicer to you than the hot guy in the band, but you really have a hard time getting past his plaid pants and chin zits. But...
Organic Food Q & A with Sylvia Ganier

Organic Food Q & A with Sylvia Ganier

Sylvia Ganier, operator of Green Door Gourmet, brings years of farm and restaurant experience as well as a passion for food and education. Sylvia grew up on a dairy farm in western North Carolina. She received a Program degree in Radio and Television from Gaston...
Ask an Expert: Food Labels with Nan Allison

Ask an Expert: Food Labels with Nan Allison

Have a question for our experts? This line is open until Friday, October 22nd. Nan will then answer a few questions and we’ll post her answers right here and on the forums. Q: Amount of servings per container varies on each food label and is misleading. I...