It was February and freezing in London. This was the end of our three-week European vacation. I was hunched over, sweating and sick, parked in a chair outside of an exclusive men’s shop at... Read more >>

In medical school they taught us that in seventy-five percent of the cases where people think they have the stomach flu they actually have food poisoning. Yikes! Fortunately, avoiding contaminated... Read more >>

Beef recalls, like white-collar crimes, are not shocking because of what is uncovered, but rather, what is not. The Enron scandal may have received major media attention and stunned consumers, but the… Read more >>

Trying new or different types of food when I travel is a must, no matter the consequence. The key to trying new foods and eating locally abroad is to practice safe eating habits when you’re... Read more >>

Whether it’s a buffet for a large group or a family party, when we are cooking for people we care about, we want to present the perfect meal and to keep them safe. But all too often, cooking and... Read more >>

Touch and smell are vital when it comes to checking the freshness of fish. I can’t stress enough the importance of picking quality fish for cooking. Use these techniques and learn the... Read more >>

So today is my brother Tony’s birthday. Of course I don’t have his telephone number to call and sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Secondly, I think I have food poisoning. My... Read more >>