4 Effortless Ways to Cook Healthier
Time constraints, boredom or flavor cravings may put healthy cooking on the back burner. But despite the mealtime madness of your busy life, it’s entirely possible to bring good intentions to the...
Karen Solomon
About the Author
Karen is the author of Asian Pickles; Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It; and Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It (Ten Speed Press/Random House). Her writing and recipes have appeared on Saveur.com, in Fine Cooking, Prevention, Men’s Health, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Yoga Journal and the San Francisco Chronicle. You can also find her leading food tours for Edible Excursions through her neighborhood in San Francisco’s Mission District.
Is Monk Fruit a Good Sugar Substitute?
Efforts to cut down on processed sugar might be at an all-time high, which means that demand for healthier sugar alternatives is, too. That’s probably why monk fruit sweetener is starting to pop up...
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Best Things to Eat … If You Need a Midnight Snack
Breakfast was at 8, lunch blew past you at noon, and dinner was unsatisfying at 6. Alas, it’s bedtime and that monster in your gut is gurgling feed me in a full-blown snack attack. What’s a...
The Truth Behind Turmeric
Some call it the golden spice, others simply call it essential for a proper Indian curry or a yellow mustard. But turmeric has been raging in lattes, scrambled eggs and food blogs of late — not...
What the Heck Is a Jackfruit: A Look Inside This Funky Fruit
While you may have seen images of jackfruit floating around Pinterest, we bet you don’t know jack about it. These Southeast Asian mega-orbs — which are usually 10–20 pounds, but can weigh up to...