With the holiday season approaching, many of us like to splurge on food items–whether using them to cook special meals, as gifts, or to treat ourselves with the Christmas bonus. I’ve always been intrigued by olive oils, so I was glad when I had the chance to learn more about how to taste olive oil.

One of the reasons people often give for not eating locally is the cost. Slow Food USA is hosting a campaign to help show that it IS possible to eat healthfully on a budget.

Hello! It’s my last day in Uganda and I finally have a few minutes to breathe. It has been an incredible experience, although I’m ready to see my husband and my two dogs again.

Packing, working, unplugging for now. Hope to check in from time to time. Will be back by August 5. In the meantime, be sure to check out some of my favorite summer recipes.

It’s funny now our North American assumptions pop up when we least expect it. For example, I arranged to borrow a wireless modem for my laptop from the Uganda main office. “Great,” I thought. “I’ll be able to blog from the field!” Except there’s a limit on the amount of GBs I can use. I [...]

Yesterday I was editing newsletters from our overseas staff, and became very grateful for the freedom and security that we enjoy in America. I know that not everyone is food secure; there is poverty here too. But reading some of the stories reminded me that we have much for which to be thankful.

Note: This is my last deep “orientation” post before I go to Uganda. Over the next month I’ll switch my focus to packing and travel tips, including product reviews.