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When I Was Growing Up In Mississippi - It Was Good Southern Food... But I Also Grew Up With A Greek Family; When Other Kids Were Eating Fried Okra, We Were Eating Steamed Artichokes. So I Think It Played A Big Part In My Healthy Cooking.

In My Family, We Let Our Boys Have A Say In What Veggie Side They Want For Dinner That Night. We List Off A Handful Of Options And Get Them Excited About Helping To Plan The Dinner Menu. They're Much More Inclined To Finish Their Plates When They've Helped Decide What Goes On Them.

No One Knew I Was Gay Growing Up But I Was Bullied. I Was A Cheerleader, Fairly Popular And Considered Straight.

I Add A Lot Of Citrus To My Food And I Think That Flavors It. And, To Me, That What Makes It Healthier, Lower In Fat, Lower In Calories. It Adds Lots Of Flavor. Spices, Of Course. But Citrus Is Definitely Kind Of My Go-to To Season And Really To Really Make Those Flavors, Make That Food Come Alive.

I Think People Are More Savvy About Cooking, Food And Dining. I Notice They Are Looking For More Value For Their Money - Not In Larger Portions But More In Terms Of Healthier, Fresh, Farm-to-table Dishes With A Nice Presentation.