Contributor

Alex Behr

As a writer and editor in Portland, Oregon, I love buying fresh veggies and other produce from food co-ops and relaxing while my husband cooks. We like experimenting with new recipes, especially ones that are Indian- or Asian-inspired. Fortunately, our son loves spicy foods, too.

Homemade chocolate chip cookies on a cookie rack
If you've ever felt like you're living on “Sugar Mountain,” you're not alone. Alex Behr reflects on her relationship with sugar.