Being Political, What I Try To Do Here

Written by Max Goldberg on February 7, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

I was at a Super Bowl party on Sunday and ran into a friend that I hadn’t seen in quite a while.

We started talking and he mentioned someone’s name to me, a former Wall Street professional who is now an organic foods chef.

The first thing that he said about this individual is “He’s very political.”

Without hesitation, I responded “So am I. When you see what is going on, how can you not be?”

Given my background, it is hard to believe that these words now come out of my mouth.

Even though my college was a hotbed for political activism, I avoided that scene altogether and never had any strong opinions, about politics or otherwise. Read More »

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My Friday Night Dinner at The Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC

Written by Max Goldberg on January 23, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

The Natural Gourmet Institute, a cooking school in NYC that places a very strong emphasis on organic, hosts Friday night dinners that are open to the public.

I had been hearing very good things about these fixed-price, four-course dinners at The Natural Gourmet Institute and finally decided to check it out last week. Here’s what I had:

HIJIKI CAVIAR BLINI

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A Fantastic Tasting Organic Dinner for Two for Under $15…Here’s How

Written by Max Goldberg on January 20, 2012. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

The one criticism that I hear all of the time about organic is that it costs too much.

Yet, if you take the time to shop correctly and cook at home, organic can definitely be affordable.

Here is how the costs broke down to make this great tasting quinoa dinner, and every single ingredient was organic. Read More »

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My Organic Dinner Last Night

Written by Max Goldberg on December 19, 2011. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.

So, I’ve been cooking a decent amount lately and this is the organic dinner that I made for myself last night.

Quinoa topped with black sesame seeds and walnuts. In Chinese medicine, black sesame seeds are used to promote a healthy kidney and liver, and they are also high in calcium, iron, copper, magnesium and phosphorus.

Additionally, I like the way black sesame seeds taste. They are earthy and full-bodied.

On the side, you see greens and sauerkraut. I’m trying to incorporate more fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, into my diet since they provide beneficial bacteria and aid in digestion. Read More »

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Dave’s Gourmet Wants to Pay You up to $1,000,000 for Your Amazing Homemade Sauce

Written by Max Goldberg on November 28, 2011. Follow Max on Twitter: @livingmaxwell.


The maker of one of my absolute favorite organic pasta sauces, Dave’s Gourmet, whose sauces have won best in the industry awards two years in a row, is running a very interesting contest right now.

Instead of offering someone a few thousand dollars for a great recipe, Dave’s Gourmet Recipe Challenge is taking it to a whole new level.

If Dave’s Gourmet thinks that your pasta sauce, dip or salsa is that unique, the company will manufacture and sell it, and you could earn up to $1,000,000 in royalties for the first six years.

According to Dave Hirschkop, founder of Dave’s Gourmet, “I know that somewhere, someone is home making their own sauce because they know it’s better than anything they can get at the supermarket. Well, I want that sauce. I want to manufacture it and bring it to people around the world. The only problem I’ve had in that equation was how to find it.” Read More »

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