(Various, 1/11/2011)

My portfolio of food photography and assorted other subjects.

(self, 10/15/2008)

Website to sustainable eating for the healthy of body, soul and planet.

(Nourish Network, 2/23/2011)

Story examines whether genetically modified and organic crops can coexist. Includes interviews with industry experts, recipe and photos.

(Lifescript.com, 1/14/2011)

Q&A with fibromyalgia patient Lia Huber in which she shares her strategies for using good nutrition to manage symptoms.

(Lifescript.com, 11/22/2010)

(Natural Health, 11/1/2010)

Story and recipes exploring the challenges and benefits of a vegan diet.

(Lifescript.com, 10/25/2010)

(Lifescript.com, 9/6/2010)

A roundup of healthy eating strategies from other cultures.

(Nourish Network, 7/1/2010)

(Natural Health, 7/1/2010)

Developed recipes for a healthy barbecue.

(Nourish Network, 4/1/2010)

A rundown of the many labels on eggs, plus recipe & photos

(Vegetarian Times, 4/1/2010)

A collection of antioxidant-rich light dessert recipes.

(Nourish Network, 4/1/2010)

My adventures in using onion skins to dye Easter eggs, with pleasing results. With photos.

(LifeScript.com, 2/28/2010)

Consumer-service news story about the practice of "plumping" chicken and its health implications

(Nourish Network, 2/28/2010)

A profile of the founder of what I think is the best online food reference tool around. With recipe/photos.

(Nourish Network, 2/1/2010)

You don't have to cut calories when you enjoy desserts that are light to begin with.

(Vegetarian Times, 2/1/2010)

Feature story about the nutritional benefits of and culinary uses for mushrooms, with 5 recipes

(NEA Member Benefits, 2/1/2010)

Feature about heart-healthy foods, with accompanying recipes/photos

(LifeScript.com, 1/28/2010)

(Nourish Network, 1/6/2010)

Personal essay about a beloved food from childhood, and how it's reinterpreted for today. With recipe and photos.

(Vegetarian Times, 1/1/2010)

(NEA Member Benefits, 1/1/2010)

A primer to selecting and using a pressure cooker, with three recipes & photos.

(Nourish Network, 12/1/2009)

How I lost 15 pounds--by attending a French-based culinary school. With recipes and photos.

(LifeScript.com, 11/24/2009)

Top chefs dish up their favorite ways to cook the Thanksgiving bird.

(Nourish Network, 11/1/2009)

(NEA Member Benefits, 11/1/2009)

Story about Thanksgiving side dishes, with recipes and photos.

(Natural Health, 11/1/2009)

Story about the health benefits and culinary uses of chile peppers, with recipes

(Nourish Network, 10/1/2009)

A primer to using a pressure cooker, with recipe.

(Vegetarian Times, 10/1/2009)

Story about using pressure cookers to prepare healthy dishes, with recipes

(NEA Member Benefits, 10/1/2009)

Story, with recipes/photos, about using canned and fresh pumpkin

(NEA Member Benefits, 8/1/2009)

Story with recipes for creative sandwiches to enliven brown-bag lunches.

(LifeScript.com, 7/1/2009)

Food story about strawberries, with original recipes and photography

(NEA Member Benefits, 7/1/2009)

Story, with original recipes and photos, about blueberries.

(NEA Member Benefits, 6/1/2009)

A basic guide to summer grilling, with recipes.

(LifeScript.com, 6/1/2009)

How I fared with my editor's challenge to come up with strategies and recipes for $1 (or less!) per serving.

(NEA Member Benefits, 5/1/2009)

A primer about salsa, with three original recipes.

(NEA Member Benefits, 4/1/2009)

A step-by-step guide to cooking up the perfect plate of pasta, with recipes.

(NEA Member Benefits, 3/1/2009)

Does it pay to buy prepared ingredients? It depends.

(NEA Member Benefits, 3/1/2009)

Expert tips to speed up the putting dinner in the table.

(Cooking Light, 9/1/2008)

Nutrition Insight column about how having a sweet tooth is something you might inherit.

(Cooking Light, 8/1/2008)

A nutritional editorial about research debunking the 8-glasses-of-water-a-day myth

(Cooking Light, 7/1/2008)

Nutrition Insight column about rising food costs with moneysaving tips from Cooking Light's readers.

(Cooking Light, 6/1/2008)

A column highlighting the latest research about the benefits of dairy products.

(Cooking Light/CNN, 11/1/2007)

This is a short editorial piece that cites research noting that people only gain a pound during the indulgent holidays, and, in any case, the holiday table is loaded with healthy fare.

(Cooking Light, 10/1/2007)

Editorial about the benefits of using a kitchen scale.

(Cooking Light, 9/1/2007)

Column about vitamin D is emerging as a star nutrient.

(Cooking Light, 5/1/2005)

Chocolate milk may seem like an indulgent way to get your calcium and vitamin D. In fact, it's a sensible option. In this piece, I've tied personal history to current research.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 10/1/2008)

Readers always crave more simple, versatile side dishes, and this recipe fills the bill.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 10/1/2008)

This recipe is adapted from a Shaker recipe for applesauce. The original called for adding Red Hots (yes, the candies). I chose to use a cinnamon stick for subtler flavor, plus a smidgen of almond extract to underscore the sweetness.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 10/1/2008)

I adore split pea soup and welcomed the chance to develop this recipe for a story about Shaker cuisine.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 10/1/2008)

This recipe was part of a menu to accompany a feature story about Shaker cooking. Readers appreciated its simplicity and versatility.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 10/1/2008)

I developed this recipe to support a feature story about Shaker cooking. The trick with all the recipes developed for the story was to make them appealing to modern palates while embracing the simple spirit of Shaker cuisine. If the Web site user feedback on the recipe is any indication, mission acco

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 5/1/2008)

Although this recipe is credited to the chef (as part of a Mother's Day feature about lessons great cooks learned from their mother's), it required a ground-up overhaul to work within the magazine's nutritional guidelines. The original was a three-layer cake, with a good deal more fat and calories th

(Cooking Light, 12/1/2007)

A lightened version of the traditional Jewish cookie is ideal for Hanukkah celebrations.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 12/1/2007)

I created this recipe for a Hanukkah menu.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 12/1/2007)

This recipe accompanied a photo-driven feature for a holiday issue. The theme was an island Christmas, and the location was Key West, Florida, both of which are reflected in this dessert's flavors.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 11/1/2007)

Recipe for Cooking Light's annual November issue Holiday Cookbook.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 11/1/2007)

This type of dish is my favorite item on the holiday table, and this simple recipe is a crowd pleaser (just check out the user feedback).

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 7/1/2007)

I developed this recipe to showcase summer-fresh shell beans. Since it was for a vegetarian column, I used smoked paprika to mimic the smoky quality of a more traditional partner for peas: bacon.

(Cooking Light, 4/1/2007)

A lightened version of a dinnertime classic.

(Cooking Light/MyRecipes.com, 8/1/2006)

The first recipe I developed for Cooking Light was this one to accompany a summer feature story about local fare. The tilapia makes use of farmed fish from a small family-run operation in Louisiana; using peaches in the salsa adds a summery touch. And putting them together in a taco pays homage to my

(Disney Family.com, 4/1/2005)

I originally wrote this piece for a site called ClubMom.com, and it has been picked up by other sites on the Web.

(Copley News Service, 6/1/2000)

This tip-oriented piece about tying the knot in an exotic locale was distributed by Copley News Service.

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