Going back to bread
We've just rounded the corner on Labor Day, which means...it's bread season again! Time to make soup and swab the bowl with torn and crusty slices. Time to slice sandwich breads for school lunches. Time to rise early…
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A Stanford Univ. study finds no advantage in organic
The New York Times today is reporting the results of a mega-study conducted by Stanford University on organic produce and meats, looking at four decades of results. The over-all study concluded "that fruits and…
Can you eat food dropped on the floor?
One of our favorite apps comes from "Fooducate." The app, (available for both iPhones and Androids) , allows users to scan a product's bar code, immediately see nutrition information, and get suggestions for a healthier…
Ingredient substitution guide
The Kitchn has a useful Quick Guide to Ingredient Substitutions for last-minute kitchen replacements or "if you're trying to modify a recipe out of dietary necessity (shifting it to be dairy or gluten-free, for…
Holly Herrick
For this month's author profile, we have some lovely insights into the writing and cooking life of Holly Herrick, author most recently of Tart Love. In her piece you'll find surprising answers to questions like "What's…
Overcoming preservation fears
The Washington Post is highlighting four books that can help ease you into preserving and/or canning some of that wonderful excess produce at the Farmers' Market. Titled "This could be your year, first timers" they…
54 winning healthy lunchtime entries from kids
Sometime ago Epicurious announced The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. They asked kids between the ages of 8 and 12 to submit healthy lunchtime dishes. They received over 1,200 entries and a distinguished judging panel…
Late with the Lunchbox
The kids went back to school today, and my brain is slowly waking up from its summery haze, still smelling vaguely like sunblock. Logistics are flying left and right as I try to remember how to do all the things School…
Bon Appétit's "Most Insane" Recipes
It's always commendable when an organization laughs at itself, and Bon Appétit is doing just that with its article, The 15 Most Insane Vintage Recipes Published in Bon Appétit. And they include not only descriptions,…
Are these inventions awesome or ridiculous?
BuzzFeed has a fun article called "20 Odd Inventions That Might be Awesome." Not all of them concern food, (though food does seem to bring out the most creativity) but they're all amusing and do pose the question, "Do…
Confessions of a Nigella Lawson addict
In a recent article in The Observer, Viv Groskop confesses to being a Nigella Lawson addict. In a world where the Kardashians and other non-notable celebrities receive far too much press, we're happy to find someone who…
Opening a stubborn jar - and keeping it open
At America's Test Kitchen Feed they have a quick video with three different approaches on how to open a stubborn jar lid: Improve your grip by using a piece of plastic wrap, a rubber band, or wear a rubber glove Tapping…