We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Impossible, you say? We thought so too. But a new brand of noodles, NoOodle, has no calories, no fat, no gluten and no preservatives. The noodles do have 1 gram of carb … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. For the true chip lover, baked chips just don’t cut it. They lack that crispy, greasy mouthfeel of the real thing. Popchips are a good compromise between baked and fried. Popchips are … Read More
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Being on a diet is a lot like running a marathon. Runners talk about hitting a wall—getting to spots in a race where they find it hard to go on. Dieters hit trouble spots, too. There are times when motivation is low, or a week or two goes by with little or no progress, despite … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. Caesar’s Pasta Products is a third generation, family-owned business that makes frozen pasta specialties. The company recently introduced a line of frozen, all natural, gluten- and wheat-free pasta meals. Varieties include stuffed … Read More
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Many restaurant chains are introducing kid-friendly juice drinks these days to offset their slipping soda sales. They’re hoping that playful colors, memorable names and unusual flavors they can hike check totals while making parents feel good about their choices. But are juice drinks really a better choice for kids? We believe healthier eating is all … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. FalkSalt, a Swedish company, has been making crystal flake salt since 1830 and is the number-one brand in Sweden. Now, Falk is available in the US. Packaged in 8.8 ounce plastic containers … Read More
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According to the National Retail Federation, the Americans will spend $1 billion on Halloween candy this year, or about $22 a person. How did candy become such a central part of the tradition? In a word: marketing. Kids began trick-or-treating in the US in the 1920s when neighbors handed out apples, homemade pastries, breads, and … Read More
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Everywhere you turn there is news about the importance of vitamin D, yet it is estimated that two-thirds of the world’s population do not get enough of it. Now, new guidelines from Osteoporosis Canada recommends even higher intakes of vitamin D. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D for Canada and the US is 200 … Read More
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We enjoy looking at new cookbooks. Some are great and become staples in our kitchen. Others don’t measure up. See what you think. The Earthbound Cook by Myra Goodman, founder of organic food grower Earthbound Farm, is a kitchen staple that will be used over and over again. The recipes have unique combinations of ingredients, … Read More
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You probably consume calories while you cook. If you taste, nibble and nosh while cooking, try chewing gum—it’s a simple trick to save thousands of calories a year. Getting enough sleep keeps you thin. Research has shown that your appetite increases markedly when you are sleep deprived. Sleep more, weigh less. Weekends can be hazardous … Read More
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