Yup, you read that correctly. Me, Jae Berman, the girl you know who is born and raised in the city, loves a fantastic pair of shoes or a gorgeous purse and was a notoriously picky eater as a child is going to kill her own Thanksgiving Turkey on Sunday. How? Not sure of all the … Read more →

As many of you know, I hate giving into nutrition myths and urban legends. I like to know the truth behind what I eat and not believe in all the fads. Kale is all the rage these days—it is everywhere! I hear about how great it is, see it on menus and in deli counters … Read more →

Anyone got a sweet tooth? It is that time of year! Desserts seem to be a big topic of conversation these days. Halloween starts everyone off and then the treats and sweets just keep coming! There are a few way people approach desserts during the holidays: 1. Go big or go home: Deal with it … Read more →

Today is National Food Day—October 24th. The goal of today is to bring people together through food. Create communities, create support and create joy in eating. Food means so many things to us and we all have our own relationship with food. Some look at food and think…calories Some look at food and think…yum Some … Read more →

I am playing in New York this week. Lucked out with fantastic weather (short sleeves!!) and the beginning of watching the seasons change. Beautiful! It is a wonderful time of year to be here. My goal for this trip? To stroll, meander and walk the streets. That is really all I wanted to do and … Read more →

Mark Bittman wrote an article a few weeks ago for The New York Times that got me thinking. As the title would suggest “Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?” the article starts by discussing how if you break down recipes you will find that going to a fast food restaurant for a cheap meal isn’t always … Read more →

When was the last time you asked yourself, “How am I doing?” So many of us go through life without taking the time to reflect on where we came from and where we want to go. No need to get too philosophical here…but have you ever considered taking 5 minutes to check in with yourself … Read more →

Addicted to Kombucha? Need Coconut Water to feel refreshed? Feel like you need a cleanse? These are all the rage these days, I had so much fun on the set of 7Live yesterday talking about fitness food trends! Click here to see me on TV! So here is the skinny. All these products are fine … Read more →

So many of us make decisions when we are tired. Most of us wake up and jump right into action starting a day full of meetings, calls and interactions with family, friends, colleagues and clients. We are making decisions every minute—whether it is finalizing an important business deal, answering an important question from our children … Read more →

Many of you are going to read this and think that someone has hacked my email. I am a city girl…born and raised in the heart of SF and love everything city. Love the noises, love the pace, love the diversity, the grit and all that comes from living in an urban environment. That being … Read more →