A Healthy Revolution
Healthy Initiatives are everywhere. First Lady Michelle Obama launched a very ambitious
What’s on Karen’s Plate?
After decades as a CEO, Karen was inspired by Whole Foods founder and former CEO, John Mackey, who started his own blog. Both Karen and John feel a CEO should have a way to express their own voice, separate from their role as CEO. In 2011, Karen started her own blog, ‘What’s on Karen’s Plate?’. She initially focused on produce and marketing but found her followers also appreciated her honest and authentic musing about life, business, family and everything in-between.
Spaghetti Squash: Low-Carb Pasta
Spaghetti Squash has had a special place in my career at Frieda’s.
Mudslides, Fires and Vetiver Grass
Mudslides. Fires. It seems as if Southern California experiences these two plagues
Black Garlic
Over the years, we’ve had to work pretty hard to introduce new
8 Myths About Water
Mark Twain supposedly said, “Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting
Ooo-la-la!
Have you ever met someone (in business) who was just so nice
Living Life
My mother Frieda Caplan with my uncle Paul Steffen and cousin Michael
The Horseradish Holiday
I jokingly refer to the Jewish holiday of Passover as the “horseradish
Asparagus for Spring
Last week, someone asked me why so many people eat fresh asparagus
Night at the Newseum
A couple weeks ago, my younger daughter, Sophia and I traveled to
I Say Tomato
Throughout my career, I have given many presentations on fresh produce. Sometimes
Opportunities from EARTH
I’ve learned that I don’t always know how things will turn out.
Cuckoo for Coconuts
I was changing planes in Salt Lake City and I was bored.
Undercover Boss
I admit it. I do not watch much television. In fact, I
Deliciousness is a Cherimoya
I just read an update from our procurement team that Cherimoyas are
The Federal Reserve Bank
Sometimes when I go to cocktail parties or meet other business people,
Arugula: Spice of Life
Arugula. Arrugula. Rocket Salad. Roquette. Rugola… It has many names but it’s
Business Cards: Don’t leave home without them!
I am getting ready to pack for another business trip soon, so
My Mother is Always Right
As many of you probably know, my mother is Frieda Caplan. Correction,
Healthy Living Initiative
This week was especially gratifying for me because we officially launched our