Are you fixed on eating the same vegetables, over and over again? Or your old standbys, like corn, peas and potatoes? Have I got some taste tempters for you! Read how nutritious vintage veggies can be transformed into superstars with a little help from their friends (like acid, fat, salt and sugar)!

I’ll start with one of the foods I’ve consistently associated with the Pacific Northwest before traveling there—and one that undoubtedly fits my idea of healthy, local eating.

This month I’ve presented insights about how to make the shopping experience less painful. Come along for a telling walk through your favorite grocer’s aisles!

Lobster in Asheville? What say you? Though I’m not a lobster lover, I thought that I’d partake like the locals. I figured that Asheville was somewhat close to the ocean but fool me! In fact, it's about 4 hours and 15 minutes to drive. (The closest beaches are in South Carolina.) So, most lobsters come from Maine! Read why lobster rolls are in Asheville and everywhere …

Sodium and its companion salt help make fast foods so desirable. Salt is one of the basic tastes on its own, and it works in tandem with other tastes to help make foods and beverages so flavorful. But heed these pointers …‍