I find food culture and food science focusing more and more on ‘debates’ these days. Maybe it’s because the debates – some of which have been raging for a long time – are finally being resolved. Like the one about whether a low-fat or low-carb diet is better…Read More →
Just about every major cuisine has its own signature style – or styles – of sausages. I thought I knew most of them. But a ‘slide-show’ post I just ran across proved me wrong on that one. And introduced me to some ‘new’ classics…Read More →
Even before the Millennium, medical author-ities were recommending we all get more daily exercise to optimize our cardio-vascular health. But now, new science has discovered that even a little of the right kind of exercise can go a long way…Read More →
Who among us hasn’t made – or at least eaten – the classic Breakfast Bake casserole? It’s one of my morning fall-backs when there’s com-pany in the house I’d rather visit with than spend the time cooking. But I’ve newstalgized my Breakfast Bake recipe!Read More →
We already know that Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) make up at least 75 percent of the pro-ducts on our grocery store shelves. But now, researchers have quantified the risk we face from consuming UPFs. And the numbers are alarming!Read More →
A weak or compromised immune system can open the door to a multitude of ills, and complicate serious conditions such as heart disease and cancer. But you can protect your immune system by eating certain foods. Today, we’ll look at nutritionists’ top picks…Read More →
I’m not from upper Minnesota. And that, the contributor of today’s recipe says, is probably why I’d never heard of the legendary Hotdish casserole. It’s not so much a specific recipe, but a ‘template’ on which to build your own signature version…Read More →
This one is bound to cause an uproar – on the social media scene and everywhere else! A long-term research project reveals that eating meat may help you live to 100… But there are some important caveats you should be aware of before you order that steak…Read More →