Life in NYC as an International Student
When you read this article, I will have already left New York City and settled down in Beijing. Looking back, I consider the six and half months in NYC as the turning point of my life. Changing
Earth Day Recipe: Wild and Wholegrain Vegetable-Rice Pancakes
Chef Instructor Jay Weinstein created a vegetable-rice pancake that he demoed at NGI's booth for this special occasion. This dish is great for using leftover or uneaten vegetables to help prevent food
True to Our Roots: Beyond Calcium - Why Bones Need Protein to be Healthy
The article below was written by Annemarie for New York Spirit in the February-March 2006 issue. Beyond Calcium: Why Bones Need Protein to be Healthy Bones are composed of a latticed protein grounding
Five Tips for Becoming a Successful Health Coach
Answering the question, What foods do I need to feel great? became a lifelong mission. In that respect, the correlation between food and fuel is a life skill I continue to explore. The quest to
Spring Recipe: Edamame & Black Quinoa Sliders
Spring is finally here, and we are excited for the delicious produce that comes into season during this time of the year. The recipe below is a lighter, vegan take on the classic slider. The broccoli
True to Our Roots: Fat Free Food - A Bad Idea
The article below was written by Annemarie for Free Spirit Magazine in the August-September 1997 issue. Read on to learn how she debunks the myths of fat-free foods and emphasizes the importance of
Q&A with Chef Elliott Prag
Tell us a bit about your background. Im originally from Detroit, and I love my hometown. My childhood in a Jewish suburb was unremarkable, except that my mother had built a beautiful horse farm in
Behind the Scenes: Friday Night Dinner at Natural Gourmet Institute
For many, executing a multi-course meal for over 70 guests was seemingly impossible at the beginning of the program, but after extensive training, careful planning, and good old-fashioned hard work
How to Season Like a Chef
Sometimes its Why doesnt my chicken come out as juicy, with crisp skin? Other times its My guacamole never tastes as avocado-y as the handmade from the Mexican place. It can, and it will. The
Life as a Private Chef with NGI Alum Cara Lanzi
At NGI, Chef Cara honed her culinary skills and learned how to merge a diverse range of cuisines with health as the common thread. With her passion for cooking for a purpose, Simply Honest Kitchen was
Savory Oats with Saut矇ed Mushrooms and Fried Eggs
This oatmeal recipe skips the traditional sweet toppings and favors saut矇ed mushrooms and eggs for a savory twist. Whole oats are always a good option for a healthy meal, but steel cut oats
Q&A with Natalie Zises, Chef and NGI Food Therapy Certificate Program Grad
How did you become interested in food and cooking? Food thats an easy one! Ive always been a food-hound. I come from two major food familieson my dads side, the popular family vacation spot