So last week, Jacques Torres, he of the famous chocolate maker, told us about his penchant for snacking on cocoa nibs.Torres also recommends using the nibs and beans in both sweet and savory dishes. Nibs add crunchiness and subtle chocolate flavor to baked goods and savory dishes. [ More ]
If your house has been hit hard by the winter cold season like mine has, there’s no need to run to the pharmacy. Go to the supermarket instead. Common kitchen ingredients like these can provide relief. [ More ]
Whether you’re cheering for the Giants or Patriots, there’s one thing all fans can agree on: we want to munch and sip on tasty treats this Sunday! Here are our testers’ top picks for a bunch of must-have Super Bowl items! [ More ]
It is that time of year again, when the great orgy that is Valentine’s Day demands chocolate, and lots of it. But before you dive into that heart-shaped box of light and dark nuts creams and truffles, I ask you to consider, no—pity—the cocoa bean. [ More ]
Maybe you’ve already noticed these changes happening now at your local supermarket, according to the Institute of Food Technologists in Chicago. Food labels are getting cleaner, whole grains are big business, and there are more healthier opetions out there. [ More ]
Almost any dish can be made leaner and lighter with the right ingredients. Tops on the shopping lists of nutrition pros we’ve interviewed for numerous stories in the last year are the fat, calorie, and sodium trimmers listed here. [ More ]
PORTABLE GRILLS About 4,530 O-Grill portable gas grills sold by LL Bean, Stoneman, BBQG, Walgreens, REI, Dillards and Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from November 2008 through December 2010. The O-Grill 1000 sold for $149 and the O-Grill 3000 sold for $189. The regulator on the grill can leak gas, which can ignite. [ More ]
