Introducing: Starfruit
Starfruit, pictured above as the orange-ish stars near the rim of the cup, can be found almost year-round in your local grocery store. Photo credit: Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell. One of my...
View ArticleThe Best Fast-Food Salads
Jason’s Deli, Nutty Mixed Up Salad. Photo courtesy of Jason’s Deli. One would think salads are the safest, healthiest options on a fast food menu, but that’s not necessarily the case. That’s not good...
View ArticleChocolove: A Valentine’s Day Gift
Here’s the deal. Generally, those of us of the female persuasion love chocolate. Especially on Valentine’s Day. You knew this. I’m sure you already took care of that for your sweetheart, but if you...
View ArticleNational Sweet Potato Day
Click to view slideshow. Today is National Cook A Sweet Potato Day. Glue, paint, alcohol and ink are a few things George Washington Carver made with sweet potatoes. We suggest eating them instead....
View ArticleMost Wanted: Salt Shakers
Recently I have found myself needing to buy new salt and pepper shakers. I think our Registered Dietitian would be very concerned if she saw what we are currently using–you know that giant container of...
View ArticleThe Great Butter Debate
We recently received an e-mail from a reader asking about butter. “Comparing butter and/or whipped butter to Smart Balance, which is the healthiest choice?” she asked. It’s a common question, and...
View ArticleEnergizing Exam Survival Kits
I spent more than six years in college, and let me tell you, there may have been just one too many finals weeks. In all those exams and through all those projects, there’s only one thing that stands...
View ArticleWild Friends Nut Butter
Hi. You may have read some of my posts here. I’m Melissa. I just joined the Cooking Light staff as the new fellow. Looking through our blog archives, I saw several posts on peanut butter, like this one...
View ArticleNational Eggs Benedict Day
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr Happy National Eggs Benedict day! Since its invention—the details of which are still up in the air—eggs Benedict has taken many forms, from the addition of...
View ArticleHow to Store Your Wine
$12, Pottery Barn. Perfect for the closet. The most important thing to remember when storing wine: “Don’t let it get hot,” says wine expert Scott Atkinson. Atkinson, who is a wine consultant at Western...
View ArticleWine Down Friday: How to Pick a Wine for your Wedding
You’ve been planning this since you were too little to recite your ABCs. You’ve got your dress all picked out; the flowers have been ordered; and you even know how your hair is going to be done. But...
View ArticlePack your basket! It’s International Picnic Day.
Photo Courtesy of Green Central Station. Picnicking has always been a highlight of my summers. I love being outdoors when it’s sunny and warm. In fact, I went picnicking with a few other Cooking Light...
View ArticleNourish Now takes a unique approach to ending hunger in America
Nourish Now, a non-profit in Maryland, collects unused food from restaurants, grocery stores, and hotels, and distributes it to the hungry. This work can be especially challenging, not only because of...
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