Deborah Grayson holds Masters degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health from NYU and CUNY.ย She worked for decades for a NYC home hospice, and is now co-chair of their ethics committee.ย She has written about sustainable agriculture, food, wine and travel.
Deborah Grayson holds Masters degrees in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health from NYU and CUNY.ย She worked for decades for a NYC home hospice, and is now co-chair of their ethics committee.ย She has written about sustainable agriculture, food, wine and travel.
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Groundbreaking Women
Marion Nestle’s Unexpected yet Impactful Life in Food Politics
Marion Nestle belongs to the list of women who profoundly changed the way we live. In her latest work and first memoir, we get an inspiring look into her life and career.
By Deborah Grayson
July 23, 2026
Impact
How a Polish Aid Group is Making a Difference in Ukraine’s War-Ravaged East
Volunteers in war-torn Ukraine assist Folkowisko, a Polish aid group, in delivering supplies to displaced families.
By Deborah Grayson
July 20, 2023
Ethical Cellar
Santa Barbara County’s Micro-Producers: Creating Unique Wines from Varied Microclimates
The Ethical Cellar explores a small coterie of winemakers. Meet some of Santa Barbaraโs most interesting, quirky, ethical producers.
By Deborah Grayson
April 11, 2023
lifestyle
The Ethical Cellar Goes to St. Lucia to Drink Spiced Rum
A sneak peak into the (alleged) birthplace of spiced rum and the lives of the people who make it.
By Deborah Grayson
March 10, 2023
Italy
Boutique & Biodynamic: Adventures at Two Italian Vineyards
Worth's Ethical Cellar columnists explore two Italian vineyards combining ethical winemaking with bespoke, luxury accommodation.
By Deborah Grayson
November 17, 2022
Agriculture
The Ethical Cellar: Winemakers Pioneer a New Form of Sustainable Agriculture
Weโve all heard about imperiled bees. They are like canaries in mines, warning us that we may be in trouble.
By Deborah Grayson
September 14, 2022
COVID-19
One Manโs Culinary Ambition Comes True: Alexander Lobrano
Having recently returned from Paris, where we dined at some of his suggested restaurant, we were eager to learn more, so Worth spoke with the renowned food writer about current Parisian food trends, specifically the influence of foreign cuisines.
By Deborah Grayson
February 17, 2022
Food
The Ethical Cellar Goes to Lyon, France
Worth contributors Jonathan Russo and Deborah Grayson went to the renaissance town to experience the all-natural wine bar Odessa Comptoir.
By Deborah Grayson
November 3, 2021
Coronavirus
Obesity and COVID-19: Americaโs Diet Takes Its Toll
Data unequivocally shows that being obese and/or having diet-related diseases is responsible for 90 percent of non-age-related hospitalizations from COVID-19.