Year: 2011

PRODUCT: Lactose-Free Yogurt, Kefir & Sour Cream

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There’s a plethora of lactose-free milk options in supermarkets, since more and more Americans are being diagnosed with lactose intolerance. (If you have digestive upsets after consuming milk products, take this quiz, then see your healthcare provider.) But what about yogurt, kefir and sour cream? Conventional supermarkets don’t carry lactose-free versions. Fortunately, natural food stores…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Green Tips For Earth Month

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An organic apple orchard. Photo byPatrick Hajzler.   Earth Day celebrates the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day takes place on April 22nd, but all of April is Earth Month. Think of the small steps you can take to help save the planet. Start with these earth-saving supermarket tips from the Bulk is Green Council. Buy…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Keeping Nuts Fresh

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Nuts are full of heart-healthy nut oil. But whether in the nut or in a bottle of oil, nut oils turn rancid more quickly than other oils. If you don’t plan to use the nuts within a couple of months, store them in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. The fridge will extend…
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COOKING VIDEO: Spring Soup With Spring Herbs

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  If you enjoy soup as comfort food, here’s a lovely and easy seasonal recipe, made with an abundance of spring herbs. The base is familiar—potatoes, onions and broth—but the quantity of fresh herbs makes it a completely different experience. The British chef provides both gram and ounce equivalents. Note that the products called double…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Perfect Brownie Edge

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You can get clean brownie edges like this.Photo courtesy Incredibly Edible Cookie Co.   How can you get a perfect edge on your brownies—a crisp edge with no crumbs? Here’s the secret from Lauren Braun Costello, author of The Competent Cook, which is packed with information and tips: Freeze the brownies for an hour before…
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