Potato, Mushroom & Chicken Hot Pot Recipe

[1] This potato and chicken hot pot recipe is below (photo © Little Figgy | Idaho Potato). [2] Note the divided dish, which holds two different broths (photos #2 and #3 © Little Sheep | Pasadena [alas, permanently closed]) [3] Grasp food with chopsticks, dip it into hot broth, cook, and eat. Repeat. [4] Beef…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Buying Vegetables (Who Knew?)

We love little bits of food trivia that help us make better choices. Here are five tidbits from nutrition Madison Linek, RDN, LD, a clinical dietician with Kroger Health (Kroger is America’s largest supermarket chain). Avocado. Some people go by a slight squeeze with the fingers, but you can find the perfectly ripe avocado by…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Roots & Shoots

Even when nature isn’t in full bloom, you can add interest to meals by seeking out less ordinary versions of conventional foods. All you have to do is look for them—at specialty produce stores, farmers markets and online (check out Melissas.com and OmahaSteaks.com, among others). What will you find? The bounty varies by region, but…
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