View the print-ready version of this recipe. When we think of French desserts, we usually imagine fancy pâtisseries with pyramids of pastel-colored macarons and glossy fruit tarts. But when the French bake at home, they don’t compete with their pastry chefs; they keep it simple. One of my favorite food writers, Dorie Greenspan, wrote of her time…
Finding Italy’s Real ‘Black Gold’: Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
“When in Modena, if you ask someone what is the best vinegar ever, the answer is easy: ‘Mine.’” So says Cristina Sereni, laughing. Sereni is a former master taster of traditional balsamic vinegar and the director of the Museum of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. If you are a casual fan of balsamic vinegar, I may have…
5 Benefits of Investing in Wood Furniture
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Creating an inspired space takes the right combination of elements. Accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles are in the mix, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and case goods. I’ll take every chance I…
Study Shows a Common Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, but Don’t Worry Too Much: Experts
March 4, 2023
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New research from Cleveland Clinic (pdf) finds erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, was associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke—but experts said the findings aren’t as worrying as they sound. Erythritol Is Naturally Produced in Our Bodies Erythritol is a widely used artificial sweetener increasingly used in many processed and “low-carb”…
The Quieter Side of Miami’s South Beach
Although South Beach thrums with lively bars and trendy restaurants, especially along Ocean Drive, the iconic Miami Beach hotspot harbors a quieter—but far from boring—side. On a recent visit to family, we explored South Beach’s northern section, which blooms with stunning water views, al fresco dining, Art Deco buildings and street art, all touched with…
A Quick, Essential Guide to Menopause
Formally, menopause is a period that begins once a woman’s body is done having menstrual cycles. A woman is said to have entered menopause once her body has not menstruated for 12 months, as long as no medical conditions or surgeries can be identified as the cause for the absence of menstrual cycles. Most women enter…
Peanuts Improve Cognitive Function and More, But Some People Should Avoid Them
The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most popular legumes in the world due to its nutritional value, taste, and affordability. Its beneficial effects on heart health have also attracted much attention from both consumers and scientists. Its plant-based protein, unsaturated fat, and fiber (complex carbohydrates), which are the main components that make up…
A Tomato for Every Garden
Big, red, ripe, round, and juicy. That’s the homegrown tomato paradigm, the utopian goal of almost everyone who plants a garden. John Denver popularized this idea with the Guy Clark song “Homegrown Tomatoes”: I forget about all the sweatin’ and diggin’ Every time I go out and pick me a big one … You can…
Pumpkin Improves Vision, Weight Loss, Ulcers, and Prostate; the Best Ways to Prepare
Pumpkin is not only delicious, but it is nutrient-dense and linked to many health benefits. I am going to suggest several different ways to prepare it to help you lose weight, nourish the stomach, protect your eyes, prevent gastric ulcers and prostate disease. Steamed Pumpkin, Pumpkin Rice to Lose Weight and Reduce Edema Eating pumpkin…
A Colorado Hop Farm Is the First Grower Outside the Pacific Northwest to Win This Award
By Tiney Ricciardi From The Denver Post Colorado may not be the best-known hop growing region in the U.S., but according to experts, it is producing some of the best crops. This month, Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose took the top accolade at the annual Cascade Cup competition and became the first grower outside of the Pacific…
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