Author Archives: larrymagid

Time to seize control again

About ten years ago I lost 50 pounds on a medically supervised diet.  I felt great and I kept all of the weight off for a couple of years and most of it off for probably about five years. One … Continue reading

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Fancy Food Show – Day 2

by Patti Regehr The second day of the Fancy Food Show brought some amazing products and oh my gosh some bad products too. I will not talk about the omg products because I am confident they won’t be picked up … Continue reading

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Chocolate company brings high-tech factory to remote cocoa farms

by Larry Magid This story first appeared on CNET News.com Tcho, a San Fransisco-based chocolate company, gets its cocoa beans from farmers in Peru, Ghana, and other countries. Although many of the families there have been growing cocoa beans for generations, … Continue reading

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Fancy Food show opening day

by Patti Regehr Caramels made from goat’s milk Sunday was the first day of 2010 Fancy Food Show.  What did I like?  I was impressed by Happy Goat which makes caramel out of goats milk and goat butter.  The caramel … Continue reading

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Fancy Food Show ‘epicurean delight’

by Patti Regehr What stays true with the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco (January 17th, 18th, 19th) is that it is an epicurean and must I say a Hobbit-like delight. Every year it is fun to taste new things, … Continue reading

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Humbling Fracture

by Katherine Tumminaro The Food and Exercise Junkie Marathon Mishap:  The food and Exercise Junkie is humbled and has some advice for you about running so that you can learn from my mistakes! For the last three months I have … Continue reading

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Eating foods that make me smile

by Katherine Tumminaro The Food and Exercise Junkie I am aware that this is a fitness and nutrition website and that I should really not be recomending french fries and sodium. That being said, I truely believe that the trick … Continue reading

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Guyakaki Yerba Mate

By Will Magid There are many Yerba Mate companies to choose from, so why do I drink Guayaki? I was first introduced to Guyakaki Yerba Mate at the artist hospitality section at the UCLA Jazz Reggae Festival. I was absolutely … Continue reading

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Fancy Food Show gets underway January 18th

By Patti Regehr It’s the time of year where I start getting really excited. The Fancy Food Show is two weeks away. The holidays are over.  I have put away all of the lights and ornaments but haven’t put on … Continue reading

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It’s a new year and a new fitness regimen

by Larry Magid It’s January 1, 2009 and, like millions of people, I’m coming to grips with the fact that my investment portfolio is getting thinner and I’m getting fatter. Neither my finances nor my waistline are in critical shape … Continue reading

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