The Farm Bill was passed by the House on Wednesday and goes to the Senate next week. (Graphic: JBG)

Chopped

Why You Should Care About the Farm Bill Us city folk tend to hear the words Farm Bill and assume that it has nothing to do with us. Unfortunately, it is quite the opposite. The Agriculture Act of 2014 (often referred to as the Farm Bill), a $956.4 billion ordeal, would do better
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5 Easy At Work Snacks

Getting out of the 3 O’clock Slump Stuck in a rut with snacks to get your through the 3 o’clock work slump? Here are a few additions to your lunch box — the key is keeping them high in protein, low in sugar (unless it’s from fruit), and you’ll be full until
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My favorites (Photo: Kristy McCarron/DC on Heels)

Cookbooks Worth Buying

Cookbook Classics that You Should Have I have a tendency to acquire cookbooks. Anyone else? I saw my cookbook shelf grow a few inches over the holiday season, and there are few things that make me happier. Here are my top five that I just can’t get enough of: On Food and
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