The Simple Magic of Homemade Focaccia (and Why Good Olive Oil Matters So Much!)

The Simple Magic of Homemade Focaccia (and Why Good Olive Oil Matters So Much!)

There are some things that just smell like home, aren’t there? For me, right up there with freshly tilled earth or tomatoes ripening on the vine, it’s the warm, yeasty aroma of bread baking. And lately, that smell has been all about focaccia. I’m not going to lie, when I first started dabbling with bread, … Read more

Tiny Traces, Big Impact: How ‘Forever Chemicals’ Affect Our Babies’ Immunity

Tiny Traces, Big Impact: How 'Forever Chemicals' Affect Our Babies' Immunity

As a climate scientist, I’m constantly looking at how our environment shapes our future. Today, I want to talk about something deeply personal and concerning: how the chemicals we release into the world can affect the very next generation. New research has revealed that minuscule amounts of PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals,’ are crossing the … Read more