Michele Wanke
Michele Wanke is a former television news anchor and reporter who has over two decades' worth of professional writing experience. She uses her investigative skills to create authentic, insightful articles on a variety of topics.
Broadcast Career Honors
Michele is a native of Hilo, Hawaii, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has won numerous honors including an Emmy Award and multiple Edward R. Murrow awards honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast journalism for stories related to travel and education.
Most Recent Contributions by Michele Wanke
Agar Sources: What to Know Before Using Them
For many vegetarians, learning about agar sources is pivotal in the search for new recipes. What is Agar? Agar is derived from seawe ... Read More
Chicory Tea
Chicory is known in the United States as Blue Dandelion and is commonly found growing along the roadside. In fact, the blue-purple sunray fl ... Read More
Is a Peanut a Legume & Are They Good for Vegetarians?
Recent vegan and vegetarian converts often ask, "Is a peanut a legume?" Don't let the name fool you; the answer is not found in the food's m ... Read More