Green Options » Jodi Greebel http://greenoptions.com/tag/jodi-greebel Posts tagged 'Jodi Greebel' Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:08:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Have Your Health and Eat Your Cake, Too: Nutritionist Jodi Greebel Teaches You How to Splurge Responsibly http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/07/have-your-health-and-eat-your-cake-too-nutritionist-jodi-greebel-teaches-you-how-to-splurge-responsibly/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/07/have-your-health-and-eat-your-cake-too-nutritionist-jodi-greebel-teaches-you-how-to-splurge-responsibly/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:08:03 +0000 Gennefer Snowfield http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/07/have-your-health-and-eat-your-cake-too-nutritionist-jodi-greebel-teaches-you-how-to-splurge-responsibly/ For me, eating ‘healthy’ used to mean one stick of butter instead of two.  But for the sake of my arteries (and wardrobe!), I decided to ditch fatty foods in favor of an all-natural diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and any other low calorie, high protein substance that typically had a distinct flavor, resembling cardboard.

Needless to say, it wasn’t long before I returned to the comforts of creamy comestibles, luxuriously languishing in lardaceous liquids, where I’ve been happily indulging ever since.  That is, until Behind the Burner nutrition expert and author of The Little Black Apron, Jodi Greebel, came along to open my eyes to a lifestyle of healthy — yet satisfying — morsels that don’t require me to go cold turkey on tempting treats.

So, when I had Jodi captive, I picked her brain about nutrition, dining out, being a vegetarian, and how to eat healthy and delicious. 

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/07/have-your-health-and-eat-your-cake-too-nutritionist-jodi-greebel-teaches-you-how-to-splurge-responsibly/feed/ World Peace and Chocolate: sweetriot creates morsels of goodness http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/01/world-peace-and-chocolate-sweetriot-creates-morsels-of-goodness/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/01/world-peace-and-chocolate-sweetriot-creates-morsels-of-goodness/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:37:43 +0000 Gennefer Snowfield http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/01/world-peace-and-chocolate-sweetriot-creates-morsels-of-goodness/ What if you could promote peace, foster a multicultural world, support local artists, help underdeveloped countries thrive and save the planet just by eating deliciously rich and organic chocolate candies? 

Well, thanks to Sarah Endline, the creative genius and cacao bean extraordinaire behind sweetriot, you can.  Oh, and did I mention that the chocolate candies are actually good for you, and rich in health benefits?  I know it seems to good to be true, but Behind the Burner gave me the amazing chance to speak with Sarah who shows us how a sweet tooth and a passion for change can make anything possible.

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/01/01/world-peace-and-chocolate-sweetriot-creates-morsels-of-goodness/feed/ Your Food and Festivities Survival Guide for Making it through New Year’s Eve and Beyond http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/27/your-food-and-festivities-survival-guide-for-making-it-through-new-years-eve-and-beyond/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/27/your-food-and-festivities-survival-guide-for-making-it-through-new-years-eve-and-beyond/#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:12:32 +0000 Gennefer Snowfield http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/27/your-food-and-festivities-survival-guide-for-making-it-through-new-years-eve-and-beyond/

The holidays are starting to wind down, but there’s still that mad dash to New Year’s Eve, the lavishly fun and festive foray into the next chapter of your life.  If you’re a diehard foodie like me, your new year’s resolution probably consists of things like wanting to learn how to cook gourmet meals or master the art of entertaining — all while saving money and being as eco-conscious as possible in the process.  It wouldn’t hurt to look fabulous while doing it, either! 

Who are these women who arise looking airbrush perfect, whisk the kids off to school, work a full day and manage a perfectly prepared home cooked meal for dinner anyway?!

With the help of Behind the Burner, I have put together a cheat sheet for navigating the new year in style.

Before we delve into becoming a master chef and entertainer extraordinaire, let’s look like one.  Thanks to Shannon Reed, kitchen couture is as stylish as designer label clothing.  From jackets to aprons, she creates unique chef attire that is anything but uniform, and her selections will shroud you in the confidence you need to take on the task of cooking like a pro.

But what to make?  Recipes in gourmet food magazines are either overly simplified and lacking in the artistry of the craft or too complex, resulting in a dilapidated dish that looks nowhere near as perfect as the glossy photo that accompanies it.  

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/27/your-food-and-festivities-survival-guide-for-making-it-through-new-years-eve-and-beyond/feed/ Tracy Stern, Green Living and Tea: The Height of Fashion http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/18/tracy-stern-green-tea-fashion/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/18/tracy-stern-green-tea-fashion/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:35:34 +0000 Gennefer Snowfield http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/18/tracy-stern-green-tea-fashion/

Tea is one of those things that unites people.  The experience of sharing a cup with friends, or that momentary feeling of steamy relief with the sip of a chamomile blend when you’re sick or a bedtime ritual that soothingly lulls you into slumber.

It also comes with other healing and beauty benefits that Tracy Stern, founder of Salon Tea, has harnessed in her commitment to making green living fashionable through tea.

As part of our Behind the Burner series, I got the amazing chance to chat with this fabulous lady whose sense of style is instantly captivating from her Vogue-worthy wardrobe to her recyclable tea tins.

 

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]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/18/tracy-stern-green-tea-fashion/feed/ Behind Gavin Kaysen: Award-Winning Chef and Vegetarian Virtuoso http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/03/behind-gavin-kaysen-award-winning-chef-and-vegetarian-virtuoso/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/03/behind-gavin-kaysen-award-winning-chef-and-vegetarian-virtuoso/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:23:10 +0000 Gennefer Snowfield http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/12/03/behind-gavin-kaysen-award-winning-chef-and-vegetarian-virtuoso/

Behind the Burner brings us another beacon of culinary mastery, Gavin Kaysen, a renowned chef whose vibrant vegetarian dishes are as notable as he is, and whose unique approach to simplicity brings unexpected boldness to his creations.

Currently the Executive Chef at one of New York City’s premier dining destinations, Café Bouloud, Gavin blends international flair with practical application, and shares his real world tips, tricks and secrets from the celebrated chefs and famed kitchens that he’s had the honor to grace from around the globe.  From Food and Wine’s esteemed best new chefs listing to a stint on Iron Chef and dozens of other accolades in between, this modern day renaissance chef is full of surprises, and I had the chance to sit down with the man himself to learn more about why this promising young chef is one to watch.  And why he can equip you the tools, the confidence, and the kitchen know-how for carving your own culinary visions. (Your own restaurant not required.)

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