Everyone has their favorite foods and beverages, including pop stars. Only, unlike the rest of us, pop stars can demand to have these items waiting for them in their dressing rooms. Whether it's Oreos, 10 pounds of carrots or Cristal, the stars get what they ask for. You think your ritual of one cup of strawberry yogurt each day is weird, wait until you read some of the demands the stars ask for. To check out some of my favorite pop star food demands, read more

It's easy to forget about salads when, in the winter, I crave hearty, more filling warm dishes. I'm determined to break this habit and make more salads during the cold months. After all, winter salads are a great way to incorporate fresh, local, in season ingredients into any meal. Salads also are a nice vegetarian option for dinner parties. Nuts, fruits, cheeses, warm vinaigrettes, and lesser used greens make salads a very now, very light side. To make one tonight to go along with your robust main, read more