I use a lot of fresh citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs when cooking to cut down on fat and sodium but punch up flavor. Our cupboards and fridge are full of condiments - mustards, vinegars, etc. that also add tons of flavor but are low in fat, calories, or other processed additives.

I wanted so badly to be straight like my friends. But I couldn't change it any more than I could change having brown eyes. And I knew I would never fit into what kids thought was normal.

A mother's ability to provide for her children is not always tied to income, but rather to education.

My Mom always cooked healthy. Greek food lends itself to cooking healthy.

No one knew I was gay growing up but I was bullied. I was a cheerleader, fairly popular and considered straight.

It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities in cuisines from around the world and a lot of similar flavors.

Set yourself up for success from the very beginning and then focus on maintaining that success.