October 1st, 2013
By Craig Fear
Monday nights at my house mean two things these days. One, Monday Night Football. And two, Eli.
No, not Eli Manning (two time Super Bowl MVP by the way).
Eli, my roommate’s grandson.
He’s one of the cutest kids I think I’ve ever seen. You never know what he’s going to say but when he does it usually leaves you laughing out loud. Keep Reading…
May 12th, 2013
By Craig Fear
Did you know butter was quietly removed from New York City schools in 2008?
I had no idea.
Until last week when my high school buddy who lives in NYC posted this photo on my Facebook timeline:
At first glance I thought this was just another cheesy attempt by the New York Post to sell newspapers. When I realized it wasn’t from the Post I went online and found the corresponding article.
You can read it here.
Warning though. If you’re a traditional foodie, stay away from all sharp objects when you read it. In fact, I would just stay away from all objects. Go out to the middle of a field or something. Seriously, for your own safety. Run some sprints to let the frustration out. Scream. Punch the air. Tear up some grass. Cry. Scream some more. Keep Reading…
January 8th, 2013
By Craig Fear
Storing olive oil under the right conditions is vital. Light, heat and oxygen slowly degrade the fragile chemical structure of olive oil and turn it rancid. This process creates free radicals that harm your body.
That’s why it’s important to store your olive oil in cool conditions away from light. Good quality olive oil is thus packaged in small quantities and in dark bottles.
However, this week I learned an even better way to store olive oil. I found an olive oil on the shelves at a local specialty food store with very unique instructions for storing it properly.
I believe this may be the single most important tip I have ever learned regarding proper olive oil storage conditions.
Here it is:
So there you have it.
Store in a cool dark place and AWAY FROM PEOPLE YOU DON’T LIKE.
No need to say it.
You’re welcome. 
This post is linked to Sunday School at Butter Believer!
December 7th, 2011
By Craig Fear
Last time I asked the questions, “Who was Weston Price?” and “Why does he have a conference named after him?” I hope you enjoyed it and learned about the remarkable research of Dr. Price and the foundation that bears his name.
Today and in the next several blogs I want to bring you inside the Weston A. Price Wise Traditions annual conference and highlight some things about it that can perhaps change the way you look at food on a more practical, every day level.
So just like last time I’ll premise this blog with another two questions.
Question #1: When you go out to eat, do you know what oils are being used in the food?
Question #2: Why does this matter? Keep Reading…
