The UN says that about one-third of all food produced annually for humans is lost due to production and consumer waste, 1.3 billon tons each year.

Polenta is cooked ground cornmeal, a common Italian side dish (also known as grits in the United States). It is usually served creamy, as a base for meat dishes. When you grill polenta, it develops a crispy crust but remains soft on the inside.

Anyone who has ever reached for the "No Nitrates Added" bacon thinking they were making a healthy choice, might have gotten rooked.

The versatility of Champagne with a wide variety of dishes is something I never tire of discovering.