As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill.

Hard work IS its own reward. Integrity IS priceless. Art DOES feed the soul.

For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it.

People might not protest for overtly political or social causes, but when they can't feed themselves and their family, they will take to the streets.

In Ethiopia, food is often looked at through a strong spiritual lens, stronger than anywhere else I know. It's the focal point of weddings, births and funerals and is a daily ceremony from the preparation of the meal and the washing of hands to the sharing of meals.

I'm a big believer in the negligee, that nearly invisible screen standing between you and the object of your desire.

Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved discoveries, and when we need a quick boost of energy and endorphins, chocolate is the go-to treat.