08/29/2024
As I always try to keep up on the latest nutrition news, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Shawn Talbott of the amazing nutritional support company Amare Global on my author interview show, “The Writer’s Block” (http://needhamchannel.org/the-writers-block/), to discuss his latest supplements and his world-leading expertise on… Read more
08/29/2024
As I also teach at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. I have a special place in my heart for individuals who face challenges in their lives and figure out ways to overcome them and for organizations that help them do it. That is why I was so gratified to be… Read more
08/29/2024
Formula One racing is one of the most popular entertainments in the world. Unfortunately, not everyone can access it as easily as the privileged few who line the courses and drive the cars. And while Boston may not have a racecourse design coming anytime soon (Heck- We even bungled an… Read more
06/09/2024
While I love to talk about food, I also make a point to point out and support the many people who do not have enough. From touting the latest event for the Greater Boston Food Bank (which is June 28 and 29 at Fenway Park, by the way) to writing… Read more
06/09/2024
Before inclusion and diversity were buzzwords, Boston’s Queen of Connection Colette Phillips was forging relationships across neighborhoods, aisles, and other barriers- both real and perceived. On July 30, Boston’s savviest soiree-ers and supporters will gather at Big Night Live to celebrate her pioneering work and the contributions of her Get… Read more
06/09/2024
Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Last year alone, an estimated 297,790 women (and 2,800 men) were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Though breast cancer remains one of the largest health challenges for women, it has also spawned some of the most creative… Read more
03/23/2024
Though I grew up in the Merrimack Valley, my writing career first took root when I lived in Marblehead. And when you consider that my family shopped at Shubie’s all the time, it may be no surprise that I now write about great independent food makers. As they have been… Read more
03/23/2024
Another Pi Day has come and gone, but for fans of doing good for others and great food and drink, I have good news! As Matt’s Meals fans know, I also work with an organization called Project Insulin (a.k.a., “PI”) that is working to craft a generic insulin that will… Read more
01/10/2024
Though you may not know it from looking outside, it’s apparently ski season…somewhere. It is also five o’clock somewhere too! That is why I was so stoked to find Backcountry Cocktails - a collection of White Mountain-inspired, beautifully-depicted recipes that are perfect for before, after, or instead of skiing, hiking, or any… Read more
