In FoodWISE, I talk about the ethical and moral issues, much less agroecological, in eating meat. But, what about ruminants? Especially, ruminants on grass? Adrian Muller at the annual ag conference at the Gotheanum in Dornach, Switzerland addressed these questions, in relation to climate change, this weekend. Go here for more information: climate change Go…
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Fall dance programs—Digital triumph, critical success
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Fall dance programs were both digital triumph and critical success. Kudos to artistic director Peter Boal and his administrative and artistic staff for presenting such stunning and sensitive dance to the world. Reviews, in brief Rep I (streamed in October). PNB’s Rep I featured George Balanchine’s Jewels, but all the pieces on…
Delicious FoodWISE spring recipes
Spring is here (at least in some calendars!). Gigi talks about her Guacamole recipes—good to use sustainable versions of avocado, and experiment! Like, with broccoli—broccomole! Look for rhubarb which is emerging now…. For more recipes and book giveaways, visit: gigiberardi.com/ #food #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #foodlover #delicious #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #foodWISE…
FoodWISE roasted vegetables—and music and dance in the age of coronavirus
Roasted vegetables are hard to beat for winter cooking. Gigi talks about all sorts of possibilities. She also urges us to take advantage of virtual dance and music performances, museum tours, and volunteering opportunities, all available now: For more recipes and book giveaways, visit: https://gigiberardi.com/
USDA vs FoodWISE: Winning with whole foods
How do the USDA 2020-2025 dietary guidelines and my FoodWISE guidelines stack up? They are similar in one important way: Make every bite count! I’d make guidelines simpler— Choose: • Fats—eat a variety, but don’t skimp on saturated fat (why? Because saturated fat, for example, is uber satiating, and contains important, whole-some nutrients) • Sweet,…
Simple cooking, delicious carrots and beets, pressure cooker fun
Gigi Berardi talks about her favorite vegetables, and how easy they are to cook in pressure cookers. Even easier for most, cut into wedges (you don’t even need to peel them) and parboil 3-4 smallish beets for 15-20 min. Eat warm, cooled, or at room temperature. Delicious with a little sift cheese or humus! Sign…
Broccoli 101 FoodWISE Tips or How to get your kids to eat broccoli
I love broccoli. Here is a step-by-step guide to cleaning, cutting, and steaming delicious broccoli. My favorite way to eat it? With a little salad dressing either oil and vinegar, or something a little creamier. Even though I buy organic, I start with washing the broccoli in a fruit/vegetable wash—sometimes I use just a dab…
FoodWISE’s Gigi Berardi on nutrition information science in the coronavirus epidemic and endemic
After recording every night in “lockdown,” since March (280+ videos!), Gigi is switching up, to slightly longer videos, weekly, in 2021. Tonight, she talks about nutrition information science in the coronavirus epidemic and endemic. Protection is key: critical information on fats, but also the realities of the coronavirus pandemic, now endemic. It’s time to…
FoodWISE Dandelion wine and the promise of spring
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, the final part, the final recipe—Dandelion wine. She makes it in honor of Ray Bradbury’s famed novel—and the magic both writing and dandelions hold. Visit gigiberardi.com for recipes and book giveaways. #food #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #foodlover #delicious #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #foodWISE #tasty #healthy #instagram #eat…
FoodWISE and delicious vegetables
Gigi Berardi reads FoodWISE, the final part—recipes. Delicious vegetables! Wondrous variety! Epicurean vegan—cooked in Switzerland. Visit gigiberardi.com for recipes and book giveaways, in December! #food #foodie #instafood #foodphotography #foodstagram #yummy #instagood #love #foodblogger #foodlover #delicious #follow #like #healthyfood #homemade #foodWISE #tasty #healthy #instagram #eat