Month: December 2014

Product Reviewed R?sle Adjustable Vegetable Slicer with Grip Let’s talk fall.?Specifically, an East Coast fall.?The crispness in the air, the smell, the orange, yellow and red trees. We might have “better” weather out West, but

Product Reviewed Velata?Ceramic Chef’s Knife As the days get shorter and the nights cooler, my dinners transforms from a cornucopia of fresh garden tomatoes and cucumbers to a menu of soups and stews. Packed with

The Abenaki Native American tribe in New England has a story to tell about maple syrup. Long ago, the Great Spirit gave the Abenaki people an abundance of food. One of the Great Spirit’s biggest

Contrary to popular belief, syrup grades do not suggest superiority — merely different attributes. The United States and Canada use different terms for national maple syrup grades, and some states, such as Vermont and New

Long-hailed the “most important meal of the day,”?breakfast has been a topic of recent research and debate, with some studies challenging the purported health benefits of eating breakfast and others ardently supporting them. Either way,

With approximately 300 food co-ops in the U.S. today, cooperative grocers represent fewer than 1 percent of American grocery stores. But food co-ops — which are owned and directed by customers rather than corporations —

Around the world, many Muslims celebrate the birth of the Islamic Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him,* with feasts, festivals, street parades, chants and decorations in streets, mosques and homes. Mawlid un-Nabi — also referred

The result of hens and roosters mating, fertile eggs contain both male and female genetic material. A fertile egg begins the first step of embryonic development (a “blastoderm” appears as a whitish spot on the

One of the latest preserved food trends is arguably one of the more confusing. Not only is "uncured bacon" cured (usually in salt), but its appeal is due to the absence of nitrates and nitrites —

What do corn tortillas and grits have in common? They’re both made from hominy. Made by soaking corn kernels in an alkali solution of lye or slaked lime to remove the hull and germ in a

Black coffee blended with 1 to 2 tablespoons each of unsalted grass-fed butter and medium chain triglyceride (or MCT) oil, butter coffee — known as "bulletproof coffee" in some circles — is purported to shrink

Cooking and serving food in uniform single-serve portions is the beauty of the small cylindrical dishes known as ramekins. Most commonly used for preparing baked items such as soufflés, crème brûlée and mini-casseroles, ramekins also

Platform and Price Free (with in app purchases): Apple RDN Score 3 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Audio Chef provides narrated, hands-free cooking instruction. Pros Simple and easy-to-use design. Step-by-step audio guides your

Platform and Price Free: Apple RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Crop on the Fly enables you to turn vertical videos (the ones with the black lines on the sides) into

Synopsis of the App The Cookbook Café app provides a way to self-publish, sell and shop for digital cookbooks. RDN Score 4 out of 5 Platform and Price Free: Apple Pros Cookbooks can be made

Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android and Web RDN Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App An advanced form of Gmail, the Inbox app from Google helps you clear the clutter and deal

Platform and Price Free: Apple and Android RDN Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Sleep Better from Runtastic is a sleep recorder designed to help you track and improve your sleep habits

Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android and Web RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Todoist is a to-do list and task manager app that claims to be the "world's most powerful

With roots in India and China, it’s believed that the varieties of citrus available today are ancient hybrids and crosses of just three types – citron, mandarin and pummelo. With too many varieties to name,

Sausage making, a technique that dates at least to the 8th century B.C., was invented as a way to preserve and make use of underutilized cuts of meat and offal. Over time and with the

Step 1 Before you begin (try this recipe for?Fresh Chicken and Apple Sausage), rinse the inside and outside of the casings with cold tap water then place in a bowl filled with cold water. Cover

Ever since college, Reem Jabr, MA, RDN, LDN, has had an interest in using technology to improve processes. About a decade ago, before electronic medical records (EMRs) were the norm, she was working as an

Looking for a tasty soup this winter? Look no further! Black bean soup is a delicious combination of beans, tomatoes, onions and spices, but feel free to add other veggies like zucchini, carrots or bell

I’ll admit it — up until about a year ago, I was not a salad person. In fact, when asked, I’d probably tell you I hated salads. The reason? Most of the salads I’d eaten

A gathering between close friends and family is the most special ingredient in any holiday event. In addition to the company of loved ones, my family and I also enjoy traditional Italian recipes passed down

How do you celebrate your family’s roots? Most people would say with food, of course! All of our family celebrations seem to include food, and there can never be too many cooks in the kitchen,

Shaved vegetables always make a salad look and feel fancy. But don’t fret — this bright and beautiful salad is simple to make and can be done in less than five minutes. Paired with a

The kiwi is a delicious fruit that has grown in popularity in the U.S. in recent years. Can you believe this wonderful fruit gets its own national day of recognition? I was surprised, too, but

Pumpkin is still in season and is a delicious foundation for many recipes beyond pie! Fresh pumpkin can be roasted in the oven, the slow cooker or even the microwave. Canned pumpkin is also delicious and easily incorporated

I don’t handle the cold very well, so it might surprise you that I absolutely love running in the snow. I think of trail running in the snow like running on the beach — it’s

Warm weather staples like watermelon and cantaloupe may be a sweet summer memory, but as the weather cools down, other great melons make their way to grocery stores. While still grown in the summer, the

The flavors of beer and cheese — earthy, yeasty, musty, fruity, rich, toasty, floral — jive in a way that wine and cheese cannot. The simple fact is that cheese and beer are ideal partners.

Apple pie gets a lot of glory this time of year, due to the holiday season. While I love a good deep-dish apple pie, sometimes I want a simple tart that is a delicious and

Product Reviewed: IMUSA Manual Juicer I remember as a kid, eating a half a grapefruit and then squeezing it and carefully pouring the remaining juice into my spoon, enjoying the delicious nectar one spoonful at

Also called celeriac, this strange-looking knobby bulb can be found in the store or farmers’ market during fall and winter months. Its green stalks may look like celery, but celery root and celery are not

Today is Comfort Food Day. I was eager to write a post about it because I think the idea of eating for comfort has a very bad rap. In fact, you may be surprised to

As the weather turns darker and we head into winter, be aware that, without natural exposure to sunlight on bare skin, vitamin D deficiency is a real issue. Some studies have indicated that in the fall

If you haven’t heard, popcorn is popping full of nutritious benefits. It’s a whole grain that packs a healthy dose of?fiber. Popcorn often gets a bad reputation for being unhealthy with all the butter on