Love it or leave it? Precisely my feelings about all things chocolate! Dark, milk or in- between. At the risk of being a chocolate naysayer, read my chocolate beginnings, bemoanings and how I came to terms with this enigmatic treat!

Overlooked fruits from the get-go since the brininess of olives is linked with bad sodium rap. Time to take a second look at their remarkable histories, tantalizing tastes and impressive versatilities. I certainly did!

Berry, berry quite contrary, what does the research show? I’ve gravitated towards berries since the beginnings of my food and nutrition career, and yet my COVID berry consumption did me in. Sound familiar?

Greens are touted in today’s plant-forward mindset. YES! For good nutritional and healthful reasons! But packaged greens? Read along …

Red, wine wine has attributes and drawbacks. Read on to "taste" its medicinal and tempting roles during needy times ...

Lemon Love! Such a sophisticated yet simple taste gone wild during COVID. Check out my love/hate relationship with this centuries old ingredient!