Marcus Samuelsson, 02/22/12

Chef and author

Harlem is alive and thriving, more so now than ever before, and in many cases food is at the center of Harlem's new economic growth. Within the midst of great history and cultural diversity lies a food side of Harlem just waiting to be discovered by those foodies who seek it.

Linda Novick O'Keefe, 02/22/12

Founding Executive Director, Common Threads

An elementary schooler got to participate in the biggest sports event in America through Fuel Up to Play 60, a program that uses the star-power of NFL players to get kids excited about exercise.

Steven Kurlander, 02/22/12

Political and communications strategist/Columnist for Sun Sentinel and Florida Voices

While most Americans spend about 10% of their family's budget on groceries, about one-third of them actually spend closer to 20%, so large increases in grocery prices means less spending on consumer goods, which account for a great portion of our economic activity.

Jeffrey Hollender, 02/22/12

Co-Founder, Seventh Generation

There is no denying that our oceans are in grave peril, and the conventional tuna industry now must make a choice: fish more sustainably, or lose market share to those who do.

Robert Rosenthal, 02/21/12

The 'Short Order Dad'

Doesn't the name "sweetbreads" suggest something wonderful and tasty? However, the second it's explained that you're dining on a large mammal's thymus gland, not so much. Here are 12 other foods that seem like they could be a one-way ticket to uncontrollable vomiting.

EatingWell, 02/21/12

Where Good Taste Meets Good Health

Chances are you have a microwave sitting somewhere in your kitchen. They've gotten smaller over the years, but even the most svelte version takes up precious real estate. It's time to put that baby to work.

Jeryl Brunner, 02/22/12

Journalist and Author, My City, My New York, Famous New Yorkers Share Their Favorite Places

Ryan Artim is a self-described "food whisperer." He explains, "I talk to guests through food. And I'm always thinking of how to take it the next level."

Araceli Ruano, 02/21/12

Senior Vice President and the Director for California at the Center for American Progress

California's Freshworks Fund serves as a model for an innovative public-private partnership loan fund with the potential to increase access to healthy and affordable food throughout the state.

Bruce Friedrich, 02/21/12

Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives, Farm Sanctuary

Jesus' message is one of love and compassion, yet there is nothing loving or compassionate about the modern industries that produce almost all of the chickens, pigs, and cows that are turned into meat.

Andrew Friedman, 02/19/12

Founder and editor, Toqueland

When most purists talk about "real" cooking competitions, they mean the Culinary Olympics, the Bocuse d'Or, or lesser known contests organized by national foundations such as the American Culinary Federation.

Tori Haschka, 02/21/12

Food and travel writer

The social structures of 1960's Jackson Mississippi may be difficult for modern audiences to swallow, but this pie isn't. It's a dessert that also plays an important role in the film.

Kate Abbey-Lambertz, 02/21/12

Associate Detroit Editor

An amateur baker myself, I've often wondered how difficult it really was to make paczki. When I decided to give it a shot this year, over and over again people wished me luck. Look, I thought, I don't need "luck."

Olivia Ware, 02/21/12

Blogger, Williams-Sonoma

We were mesmerized by the richness of colors, aromas and noises while walking through the food stands and shops -- fried foods, Sicilian pizza and focaccia, voices yelling to promote their products and offering a taste.

Stinson Carter, 02/21/12

Journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright

We were a gang of would-be's; the men behind the album with no record deal, the unpublished novel, and the film financed with waiter's tips. Meeting for bi- or tri-weekly two-hour lunches in the middle of afternoon. Part symposium, part potluck, all pre-mid-life crisis.

Small Kitchen College, 02/21/12

Guide to cooking, eating and drinking on and off campus

I love Larabars. They are delicious, dense and high in fiber and nutrients like potassium. Their downside, however, is painful, because their price tag breaks the bank.

Leslie Hatfield, 02/21/12

Senior editor, GRACE

This lawsuit seeks to protect farmers whose crops are contaminated by seeds or pollen drifting onto their land, in effect contaminating their crops, from being sued by the biotech giant.

Meg Wolff, 02/21/12

One-legged, two-time survivor, healthy cook

Do you eat vegan, but still want to celebrate Mardi Gras? Well, this tasty traditional Mardi Gras dish of red beans and rice given to me by my friend, Crazy Dick (Rich Curole) will let you stay with your plant-based plan, instead of letting it go out the window!