Sep 3rd, 2008 · It can be tough to find that happy middle ground between whole-grain pasta with veggies that won't get eaten, and marshmallow creme on white bread that will. But Betsy Block, mother of two school-age kids, has a plan for packed lunches.
Jun 24th, 2008 · For years, Betsy Block thought the only way to indulge in her favorite pleasure — food — was to eat it. Then she discovered food writing and found a way to have her cake without sneaking even one bite.
Oct 3rd, 2007 · A clean, safe and sustainable seafood option, canned wild salmon is also high in omega-3s. Betsy Block explains why it's preferable to other kinds of salmon and tuna, and shares a few ways to get the healthy fish into your family's diet.
Mar 21st, 2007 · At a wildlife sanctuary in Lincoln, Mass., maple syrup is still made the old-fashioned way, with hand-held drills and metal buckets. Betsy Block explains the ritual of maple sugaring and shares two ways to enjoy the liquid treasure.
Jan 10th, 2007 · To stave off the January blues, Betsy Block and her husband decided to throw a tapas party. The Spanish small-plate dishes were so easy to make that cleaning the house ended up being the most difficult part of preparing for the soiree.
Oct 25th, 2006 · Mother and writer Betsy Block knew something had to change: She could remain a self-righteous outsider, swimming against a powerful tide of sugar, or she could join the party. With two kids, the first plan didn't seem prudent. She shares her attempt to inject some nutrition into Halloween.
Oct 4th, 2006 · Every fall, ever-optimistic food writer Betsy Block buys a jar of miso, a healthful fermented paste of soybeans and grains. And every year, it sits unopened and unused in the back of her fridge. This year was different.
Jul 12th, 2006 · For Betsy Block and her family, picnics never turn out to be romantic meals eaten in verdant settings under cloudless skies. For them, a picnic is a state of mind -- and can take place on the front stoop, in the living room.