Whether I need it to add to soup recipes or to make tea when I’m feeling under the weather, I use a lot of ginger during the cooler months. Even so, I often find myself reaching for my ginger only to find that it’s turned moldy in the fridge. After some research, I discovered that…

Most of us are stocking up on pantry-staple items right now in order to minimize trips to the grocery store. But even so, you can get creative and have lots of fun with canned foods — as long as you have the right recipe. If you need ideas to use all those cans of tuna…

If you’re prone to munching before you go to bed, you’ve probably wondered what the best late night snack is for your waistline. After all, eating at night doesn’t have the best reputation for your health, especially when you’re trying to lose weight. But recent research shows that you might not need to give up…

I’m not ashamed to admit that potatoes are my favorite food. Mashed, fried, roasted — you name it, I love it. They’re my go-to side dish, since they’re so versatile and go well with anything. I especially love pan fried potatoes, and often look for new and delicious ways to make them. So when I…

If you’ve ever prepared dough for desserts ahead of time, you’ve probably wondered how to prevent dough discoloration before you pop your treat in the oven. A lot of bakers — both home cooks and professional chefs — have asked themselves that question, especially since discolored dough can make the final product look less appetizing.…

We’ve been taught from day one that vegetables keep us healthy. But new research shows that three specific colors of vegetables might be particularly beneficial when it comes to reducing the risk of breast cancer. The July 2018 study published in the International Journal of Cancer analyzed diet questionnaires submitted every four years by participants…

Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as “healthy” junk food, but we’re on a mission to find the healthiest of the junk food options. Sometimes a craving — like for fast food — just can’t be ignored. Sure, you know you should have a salad instead of a burger, but when a burger is what you…

Imagine walking into a McDonald’s to order a quick bite and not saying yes when asked, would you like fries with that? Impossible, right? Well, now you can get those delicious salty potato sticks totally free of charge throughout the month of June — but there’s a few small catches. First, they’re only giving away…

Whether you’re whipping up deviled eggs, egg salad, or just snacking on a hard boiled egg, there’s one pesky problem that always gets in the way. That’s right, we’re talking about the stubborn shell. Peeling it away from the eggy goodness inside can feel like a battle against tiny shards or take so long that…