It’s Time to Indulge in Apples
Our favorite part of fall is the abundance of local apples, just picked off the…
Food
30 Years of Marriage and Even More in Love—The Lessons Learned
How to make it through 30 years of marriage… and still be in love. Sarah Hiner, President of Bottom Line knows… and shares.
Cheater’s Shepherd’s Pie
This new post had two major motivations: (1) I’d signed up to make a dinner…
No Salt, Big Flavor: Spiced-Up Salmon, Potatoes, Broccoli and Peaches
Tired of bland salt-free food? Herb it up with this tasty meal: Herbed Salmon, Potatoes in Horseradish Sauce, Broccoli Paprikash and Coconutty Peaches.
Great Grilled Chicken Every Time
Why don’t people get as excited about chicken on the grill as they do about…
Hormone Therapy and the Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Can hormone therapy (HT) protect you from dementia? After all, estrogen protects neurons in animal…
Best Wines for a Barbecue
Hot dogs on the grill—or even hamburgers, pork ribs, or barbecued chicken—don’t shout wine. But…
Best Recipes for Cast Iron
Cast-iron skillets, pots, griddles and pans are becoming popular again because, when properly “seasoned,” they…
8 “Forever” Foods Every Healthy Kitchen Needs
When are you most likely to order takeout food? If you’re like many people, it’s…
4th of July Recipes: Freedom From Gluten and Dairy
My very first food blog was written just in time for 4th of July. I…
Salt Makes You Hungry
Salt increases thirst only in the very short term and then actually reduces it and…
Dandelions Galore: Smoothies & Salads
I spent a lot of time pulling weeds when I was younger (my father frequently…
How to Get Rid of the Arsenic in Rice
Most of us eat rice, but most of us don’t know that rice is the…
Makin’ Bacon
What beats the smell of bacon and coffee in the morning? Here are some tips for…
Hot ‘n Cold Quinoa Primavera Salad
I’ve worked hard over the years to eat foods that I know are good for…
Fitness Trackers Can Hurt Your Sleep
Don’t rely on a sleep tracker to improve your sleep on its own. Wearable fitness…
7 Delicious Rosé Wines for $15 or Less
For a long time, most wine drinkers in the US thought all pink wines were…
Out-of-the-Box Snacks for a Skinny Waist
Those snack-size, low-calorie treats are an easy grab when you have the munchies, but they…
Take a Break from Salmon!
This spring you may see salmon prices skyrocketing. An infestation of sea lice is devastating…
Are My Spices Safe?
QMy neighbor threw out all her spices after reading that many are adulterated or contaminated. How do I know if mine are safe? AYour neighbor does have a point: Spices (and herbs, too, for that matter) can harbor pathogens, such as salmonella, that can make you sick. And spices from overseas may not adhere to