Welcome to Good and Good-for-You!
Who wants sad food? No one. Recipes have to taste good!
Here you’ll find a mix of indulgent and healthy recipes — food that I eat and make in my own kitchen (and sometimes on TV.)
As a result of my own wellness journey, I am an enthusiastic cheerleader for others seeking to make lifestyle changes in the interest of feeling healthier and happier, too.
Bon Appétit, Y’all!
Virginia Willis
10 Reasons Cooks Have to Give Thanks
This Thanksgiving week I have been considering the abundant changes in my life and the many things for which I am thankful. I am thankful
Living Well: Whole Grain Recipes
Several weeks ago I was asked by Dr.Oz’s website to do a 7-day Vegan challenge. I approached it with a plan of eating as many minimally
My Day in NYC on 9-11
NYC on 9-11 This picture of my sister was taken in August, just a few weeks before the horrible tragedy in 2001. In 2010, when I
Save the Flavors: Easy Summer Ratatouille
A recent evening’s garden harvest rewarded me with the ingredients for a vibrant, tasty, and easy summer ratatouille — as well as the realization that
Salmon Fishing in Alaska + Salmon Recipes
For the past two weeks I have been on a working vacation in Alaska. I was offered the opportunity to be the guest celebrity chef
How to Fry Chicken – Southern Fried Chicken
When my dear grandmother was alive and I would come home to visit, it did not matter if it was 2:00 in the morning or
Eat Wild: Elderflower Cordial
Recently, I’ve been studying a couple of foraging books and trying to use more wild food in my kitchen. Serving locally foraged ingredients has become
Frozen Treats: Avocado Popsicles and Coconut Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream and sorbets are some of my favorite summertime sweet desserts. (Peach is undoubtedly my favorite!) I like ice cream, I mean who
Celebrate Summer with Sustainable Seafood
The Fourth of July means fireworks, fun, flags, and of course food. It’s time to celebrate summer! Nearly 80% of Americans will be grilling this weekend, making
Blueberries: Berry, Berry Good
Blueberries are the Doris Day of summer fruit – happy-go-lucky, bright bouncing balls of flavor. Blackberries are moody, musky, and more complex. Watermelon is refreshing,