Author Archives for Cate O'Malley
Picking Peppers - Does Color Matter?
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Cook Smarter.
When shopping for bell peppers, you have a variety of colors to choose from … red, green, yellow, orange … does one color really make a difference over another? In a word, yes.
The red peppers have the most amount of antioxidants, with yellow and orange following closely behind, so […]
Indian Summers, Spices, and Mangalore
Posted by Frank Haddad and Susan M Boyce on Wine Sediments.
Jodi Rogers, our illustrious wizard of special events at the Cambie Liquor store, has been poking fun at us of late. “You guys are just all about wine, aren’t you?” she said to me when I bumped into her a few weeks ago. “You never […]
Meet Ellie Kreiger
Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
I have to admit I don’t know much about the Food Network’s Ellie Krieger other than the fact that she hosts a healthy cuisine show called “Healthy Appetite.” Kreiger recently appeared on CBS’s Early Show and participated in their “Chef on a Shoestring” segment. Because of this appearance, I […]
Reminder … Contest Deadline Approaching
Earlier in the week, we mentioned a contest sponsored by Sears and the Well Fed Network … your chance to win Sears Gift Cards for penning your love for the Kenmore Pro line. Miss the details? Check it out right here.
Next Food Network Star Premieres June 3
Posted by Madeline Miller on Edible TV.
The premiere of The Next Food Network star is just around the corner. Now’s the time to familiarize yourself with the contestants so you will be ready to pick one to root for! In the picture above, from left to right, you can check out the Season Three finalists […]
Salsa Maker Gives CIA $35 Mil
Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury is a man who made his millions from salsa, namely Pace Picante. The former owner of Pace, Goldsbury, has given the Culinary Institute of America $35 million to open The CIA Center for Foods of the Americas, in a big push for San Antonio’s Pearl Brewery redevelopment.
Between his generous donation, and the […]
Catching Up with Chad Pregracke
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Growers & Grocers.
Not familiar with the name? Neither was I. Chad Pregracke, from East Moline, Illinois, is known as a river clean-up crusader, which is a pretty self-explanatory title. Growing up on the banks of the Mississippi River, he was saddened by its condition, and decided to do something about […]
Vintage Aprons are Back
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Cook Smarter.
I gotta confess. I don’t use an apron. Never have, and most likely never will. Full disclosure aside, I am sorely tempted by the ones sold by Jessie Steele. Bringing vintage back, they are fun, colorful and dare I say, flirty.
The company is run by a mother-daughter team, and […]
BBQ is More than Just the Grill
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Get Your Grill On.
When we think of BBQ, our thoughts automatically jump to grills, smokers and the like. But BBQ is much more than that. BBQ Spaghetti? Why not? It might sound a little odd, but hang in there with me.
Todd’s recent post reminded me of a BBQ Spaghetti recipe […]
Editor Needed
Brenda Pederson has done a wonderful job in her role as Editor here on The Spirit World, but she will be moving on shortly, and the Editor slot is now open. If you think you’ve got what it takes, I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a line at info@wellfed.net.
Additionally, we are currently looking […]



