I’m so happy asparagus is back in season. When it’s fresh, it’s one of my favorite spring vegetables. But since I’m usually cooking for one or two, I don’t go through a whole bunch in one meal. So I’ll be using this tip for storing asparagus in the fridge. To make the spears last longer treat them almost like you […]
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What Do You Think About GMO Labeling?
You’ve probably heard a lot about GMOs these days. Genetically Modified Organisms—foods that have had their genes altered artificially—are everywhere in our restaurants and supermarkets, and you’re probably not even aware of it (the majority of the corn and soy grown in the U.S. has been genetically modified to make them hardier, faster-growing, or more insect- or disease-resistant). That’s because […]
Wednesday Trivia: A Better Breakfast Equals Less Snacking
You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But new research shows it’s not enough just to eat something: If you want to stay full all day (and avoid unhealthy snacking), you need to eat foods high in protein—specifically, 35 grams worth of it. A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found […]
The 15-Minute Rule for Serving Wine
Whether you’re serving red or white wine at your next dinner, remember the 15-minute rule for pouring wine. White wine, because it’s generally served too cold, you should take it out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Red wine, on the other hand, should be served a bit cooler than room temperature, so put it in to the fridge 15 […]
How to Cook Salmon
Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat and prepare; it has loads of flavor, is full of healthy omega-3s, and cooks up really quickly (I always buy wild salmon, not farmed; and I’m more likely to order salmon on a restaurant menu if it’s wild. Here’s why wild salmon is better than farmed.) A lot of people find […]
The Rule for Substituting Dried Herbs for Fresh
I never seem to use up the bundles of herbs that I buy at the grocery store, so I frequently substitute dried herbs for fresh using this rule: 1 teaspoon of dried herbs = 1 tablespoon of fresh You’ll need to use less of the dried herbs because they are actually just a bit more potent. This works well for […]
