Annette Nielsen

New York, Washington, D.C.

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Award-Winning Journalist|Producer ~ Food systems, policy, culinary nutrition, health. Views are my own. [email protected].

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Articles

Smart Ways to Honor (Mother) Earth – Start in Your Kitchen - NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College)

1 week ago | nycfoodpolicy.org | Annette Nielsen

4 There are many things to do with an eye toward sustainability and in celebration of Mother’s Day. The way you choose to feed yourself has an impact. Here are some tips that are easy to adopt for the health of people and the planet. 1.
The Hill Gardener

2 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

Gardening is a great activity to honor earth month. Starting a kitchen herb garden doesn’t need to be a huge undertaking and will provide you with beautiful, aromatic and delicious plants without much effort – so that you may easily snip a few sprigs of basil or chives to flavor your supper or place an herb garnish on a plate. Some Starter Tips• If you’re starting your seeds indoors, identify a sunny windowsill that will get at least four hours of sunlight a day. • Soil health matters.
Cooking with the Chef(s) at Café Berlin

3 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

Clytie Roberts-Glage and her husband, Chef Rico Glage weren’t the first owners of the iconic Café Berlin, although their food and gracious hospitality are seen as mainstays in the community on Capitol Hill and throughout DC since they took over the restaurant in 2013. The duo come from food families. Chef Rico Glage grew up in northeastern Germany along the Baltic coast where his mom was a chef and Clytie comes from Killeen, Texas, growing up in the bar and restaurant business.
Rooting for Urban Agriculture in the District

4 weeks ago | eastoftheriverdcnews.com | Annette Nielsen

The return of green sprouts signals the start of the growing season, and one way to celebrate is at Rooting DC, the annual urban agriculture conference hosted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). This year’s event took place at Eastern High School, drawing more than 800 attendees and 40 organizations for a day of learning and networking.
Seven Ways to Eat Sustainability

4 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

There are many things to do with an eye toward sustainably feeding yourself – resulting in a healthier body and wallet. Learn How to Cook (at least a few things)The way I cook was influenced in a big way by growing up in a household with my mother, a home economics teacher, who cooked our meals from scratch. There wasn’t much that was heat-and-serve, except for the occasional (and exotic) TV dinner when my parents went out and we had a babysitter.
Cooking with Ruta’s Chef

2 months ago | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

Bringing people together around the table for celebration and conversation is welcome at home or in a restaurant.However sometimes the dining experience provides the opportunity to learn more about the culture and cuisine – in essence, culinary diplomacy.
Collaborating as a Pathway to Success

Jan 22, 2025 | eastoftheriverdcnews.com | Annette Nielsen

Post-pandemic initiatives for economic recovery are key for the return of our urban centers, and equity needs to be a part of the equation. Here in Washington, DC, all eight wards can realize the effects of a healthy economy, so the entirety of our District sees robust businesses contributing to the excitement and vitality of our neighborhoods. Lunchtime Mix-and-MingleStanley Jackson, the President and CEO of the Anacostia Economic Development Center truly believes in transformative change.
Standing Up for Stanton Park

Jan 6, 2025 | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

Stanton Park, like the many well-loved green spaces on Capitol Hill woven into the fabric of our daily lives, is a place to for kids to play, to walk dogs, meet with friends, or just enjoy sunning oneself on a bench under the cherry blossoms in the spring. But if you go to the park, you may have noted some areas in disrepair. The park’s neighbors have noticed, too.
Growing Opportunities for Green Careers

Dec 10, 2024 | eastoftheriverdcnews.com | Annette Nielsen

Green Careers in the District: Collaborations are KeyThroughout the District there is an emphasis on growing green careers – making Washington, DC a leader in environmental stewardship with jobs focused on increased energy efficiency, clean energy and conservation of natural resources. At the new hydroponic greenhouse at Anacostia High School we see complementary agricultural technologies that include precision farming to support hands-on learning with an eye toward workforce development.
Holiday Gifts for the Gardener

Dec 10, 2024 | hillrag.com | Annette Nielsen

With or without a green thumb, you may know someone who appreciates all things green. Maybe they admire and identify the plantings in their street’s tree boxes, subscribe to podcasts on growing or might be the person excited about next season’s seed catalog as soon as they’ve harvested the last tomato from their backyard garden. Others might be raising a family of plant babies and always finding space to adopt one more.