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Here's HOW to put more chocolate in your Valentine

Here's HOW to put more chocolate in your Valentine

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 ]

Top picks for Super Bowl snacking

Top picks for Super Bowl snacking

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 ]

Put more chocolate in your Valentine

Put more chocolate in your Valentine

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 ]

New at the grocery store: Cleaner, lighter, better

New at the grocery store: Cleaner, lighter, better

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 ]

Cook smarter in 2012! 12 slimming ingredients

Cook smarter in 2012! 12 slimming ingredients

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 ]

The long, hard road to good health is so worth it

The long, hard road to good health is so worth it

I know how tough it is to exercise regularly and watch what you eat. Been there, STILL doin’ that! I lost almost 90 pounds 25 years ago and this is how it changed my life! My story is real, and I hope that telling it gives someone else a reason to try. [ More ]

When to shop for fish and produce

When to shop for fish and produce

If you’ve ever gone to a restaurant on a Monday and suspected you’ve been served leftovers from the weekend, you know the importance of good timing and food. And so it goes with grocery shopping. If you’re scouting for the freshest fresh produce, here’s the ideal day to visit the store. [ More ]