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Spoiler alert: There really aren't any unhealthy nuts. They're all good for you. Actually, they're great for you, as they can provide you with much-needed fiber, healthy fats, and key vitamins and minerals. There's also notable research that shows eating a handful of nuts a day could help you live a longer, healthier life. But […]
Even if you’ve never eaten a hot cross bun, you’ve likely heard (or learned to play) the song inspired by the festive treat. But what exactly is a hot cross bun—and when did it become associated with Easter? What Are Hot Cross Buns? Cooking dinner shouldn't be complicated Hot cross buns are spiced, sweet buns […]
By its very nature, the world of wine is a bit old-fashioned. The prized bottles of today are the product of past ideas, and consumers won’t experience the results of today’s innovations for at least a few years from now. Add in wine’s centuries-long association with luxury and you have the recipe for an industry […]
‘Tis the season for cooking. And whether you’re prepping a showstopping main, setting up snacks for a holiday potluck, or simply getting a headstart on tonight’s dinner, chances are that you’re grabbing a knife. From do-it-all chef’s cutlery to scalpel-sharp paring blades, a knife is the essential kitchen tool for transforming raw ingredients into memorable […]
Christmas may still be more than a month away, but don’t let anyone selling snacks and candy know. Treats like mystery candy canes and Elf on the Shelf snack cakes are already available to purchase, and they’re gonna keep snowballing until December, which is truthfully the opposite of a problem. But if you’d prefer a […]
Everyone loves to shop a good kitchen sale, right? The anticipation of researching and analyzing, the heart-pounding moment you click “add to cart” on a long-admired appliance or tool at a fraction of the original price—it’s almost better than the moment it arrives on your doorstep. (Almost.) And the biggest sale day of the year […]
Anyone who’s ever had a job knows that there’s nothing like a post-work beer or happy hour to unwind after a long day. And when our jobs really get to be too much, a vacation is often the only recourse available for maintaining one’s sanity. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that many smart […]
You may have never encountered a ground cherry before. You may think "ground cherry" is what happens when you drop your bag of groceries on your way to the door. Or you might think, "Ground cherry? I think you mean husk cherry, or cape goosberry, or strawberry tomato." But no matter what you think when […]
Ultra-processed foods have been under a health microscope for a while—especially after a recent study linked eating them to an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. What’s sneaky is that ultra-processed foods don’t just include unhealthy things like fast food, soda, chips, and hot dogs. Seemingly healthy—or at least harmless—foods like flavored yogurt, energy […]
On a Whole Foods run last week, I was on a mission to buy a carton of eggs. Much to my dismay, there wasn’t a white egg to be found in the entire cooler—yet I had at least a dozen brands of brown eggs to choose from, all of them organic and from free-range hens. […]