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Total Nutrition or Meat Lover’s Special?


Posted by Alisa Fleming on Fit Fare.
To preface this review, I love the topic of nutrition. Something fascinates me to no end about the unimaginable influence food has on our bodies. As our primary source of fuel, it can set our day for vibrancy, or sap that last bit of energy. And…let’s face it…I just […]

Make Homemade Stock in Half the Time


Posted by Jaden Hair on Cook Smarter.
While I’m on the subject of broths and stock, let’s talk about making the homemade version faster. First off, I’m often asked, “What is the difference between stock and broth?” Well, most people use those two terms interchangeably (including myself), but technically, stock is made from simmering bones and broth […]

Good News for Strawberries


Posted by Madeline Miller on Growers & Grocers.
The BBC delivers one of those stories that everyone wants to read because it makes that glass of champagne seem good for you. The BBC reports that “Strawberries are good for you but having them in a cocktail may make them even healthier, a study suggests.” Although, they […]

Book Review: Educating Peter


Posted by Kate Selner on Wine Sediments.

Lettie Teague is the wine editor of Food and Wine magazine, a James Beard Distinguished Writer Award winner and a monthly columnist for Wine Matters magazine. In her new book, Educating Peter, she is also a consummate guide to all things wine related for Rolling Stone movie critic Peter […]

Hershey’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate


Posted by Joanna Miller on Sugar Savvy.
This isn’t such a new item on the market, but I’d been reluctant to try the Hershey’s Extra Dark line simply because I couldn’t imagine that it would better than so many other “true” dark chocolates to which I have access. It has been an issue of “so many […]

Tea Steeped in Chocolate


Posted by Kristen Nweeia on A Nice Cuppa.
Tea taken alongside a delicious chocolate dessert is common. Tea that has been infused and blended with chocolate is a bit more special; it is a spectacular way to enjoy the combination of flavors without the calorie count and fat content.
Chocolate teas are becoming increasingly available in the […]

Biodynamic Wines


Posted by Curt McAdams on Wine Sediments.
Biodynamics is part of the work of Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist and philosopher. Biodynamics as a science deals with an approach to farming that goes beyond organic farming. Organic farming is an approach, as many of us are aware, that uses approaches such as not using chemicals in […]

Vegan “Cheese” Scones


Posted by Alisa Fleming on Just Baking.
Last week a delightful shipment landed on my doorstep.  It contained four attractively designed packages of the latest non-dairy cheese to hit North America, Sheese.  Produced in Scotland, this stuff has been all the rage among the vegan community.  As someone who’s writing and baking revolves around all things […]

Think Vegetarian for Healthy Cooking Inspiration


Posted by Alisa Fleming on Paper Palate.
For anyone seeking to expand his or her culinary repertoire of all natural foods, this cookbook is an absolute gem. The author, Cathe Olson, has created an enormous collection of simple, flavorful, and healthy recipes using a wide range of basic ingredients. Most of which are quite easy to […]

Mos Burger, Taipei, Taiwan


Posted by Esther Rose on Well Fed on the Town.
An American favorite food, the burger, has long become a worldwide favorite. Its permanence can be seen in the popularity of McDonald’s and Burger King chain stores throughout Europe, Asia and the Middle East. However, there are regional burger chains that have had great success by […]