While tomatoes make a wonderful addition to so many recipes, they’re far more than just a delicious fruit. “They’re an excellent source of antioxidants, in particular, lycopene, which is terrific for fighting disease, aging, and inflammation,” dietitian Melanie McGrice says. “They’re also packed full of vitamins and fiber, and are low in calories, sodium, and…

Most of us already know alcohol lowers a lot of things *cough, inhibitions,* but did you know there is something it can apparently increase? According to a recent study, a small glass of wine (or beer, if that’s your thing), can actually increase your creativity and productivity. So, does liquor make you quicker? Well, many…

We’ll admit, this recipe isn’t for an actual English muffin, though the tasty bread is a key ingredient. What we have is basically a grocery list of yummy toppings for an English muffin, but they’re easy to make and devilishly delicious, so we’re not complaining. It doesn’t take much to make this mini-meringue “pie” —…

Pino Tomini Foresti opened Dolce Vita Fine Foods with his wife, Pia, in 1978 after migrating from Calabria in southwest Italy in 1972. Almost 40 years later, the seventh-generation butcher knows his culatello from his capocollo (not to mention every cure and cut in between) — but do you? Tomini Foresti has the low-down on…

Having leftover chocolate might not sound like a problem, but sometimes we’re not sure how long it stays safe to eat. Does chocolate go bad? Signs like little white spots or a less intense chocolatey smell have caused us to ask this question while hunting through our cupboards for something to satisfy our sweet tooth.…

Nuts for walnuts? Then we have some good news for you, especially if you know you’re at risk for heart disease. A new study found that walnuts may help lower blood pressure. But don’t think you can just add this one snack to your meal plan and call it a day — researchers say this…

Although this spice has been around for centuries, turmeric is really making a name for itself lately. We’re sure you’ve spotted it included in countless new products lining grocery store shelves, but there’s no need to splurge on trendy (and likely pricey) items. Instead, you can get all the benefits from a simple two-ingredient drink…

How many times have you reached for the brown sugar in your pantry only to find it’s basically turned into brick? Or maybe you’re craving a recipe that includes it, but don’t have any on hand. Before taking a trip to the grocery store, you can make your own with two other kitchen staples! Jocelyn…

We all know the basic instructions on how to make a sandwich: Add two slices of bread, fill them with one slice of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, the lunch meat of choice, and squeeze it all together. Or maybe we simply slather on some good old PB&J. Though these may not be the best sandwiches in…