Month: June 2014

A staple in many tropical cultures, the plantain is a surprisingly versatile fruit that appears in everything from appetizers to desserts. Plantains may resemble bananas, but their starchy flesh is less sweet, more like that

With its long, curved blade and double handles, the mezzaluna may look threatening, but it is actually a remarkably friendly kitchen tool. Built for efficient chopping and mincing, it makes tiresome tasks a breeze, saves

Fermented foods are having a big moment, prompted in part by a flood of new research on the human microbiome — the ecological community of microorganisms living in the human body — and the benefits

From rumors of hormones in milk causing early puberty in girls to lurking residues of antibiotic and cancer-causing agents, milk’s wholesome reputation has been rattled in recent years — giving rise to the organic milk

To Store Keep unopened butter in its original wrapper in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the freezer. After opening, store well-covered to protect it from absorbing odors and minimize exposure to oxygen.

Bordered by Russia to the north and China to the east, south and west, Mongolia — known as the country of blue sky — is one of the most sparsely populated nations in the world.

The fruit of members of the gourd family, squash is considered one of the oldest cultivated crops in the Western Hemisphere, dating back 8,000 years or more. First planted in South and Central America, squash

Mason jars are perfect for canning and preserving, but these handy glass jars can go far beyond this functional task. These days, Mason jars have been repurposed for household décor, drinking glasses and, yes, portable

Platform and Price Free. Apple, Android RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App CDC’s Can I Eat This? app puts food safety in a foreign land at the palm of your hands.

Platform and Price Free: Apple (Android coming soon) RDN Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App HealthWatch 360 is a tracker that claims to connect the dots between your health, nutrition and lifestyle.

Platform and Price Free. Apple, Android. RDN Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Boldly claiming to put "the world's knowledge at your fingertips," Learnist is a crowd-sourced collection of original user generated

Platform and Price Free. Apple RDN Score 2 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Locate Special Diet helps you find gluten-free, organic, local, paleo, vegan and vegetarian-friendly food and drink options near you. Pros

Platform and Price Free: Apple, Android and Kindle Fire RDN Score 4 out of 5 Synopsis of the App With creative and enticing recipes, Look & Cook is an interactive digital cookbook that leads you

Platform and Price Free: Apple RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Snapguide is an easy, mobile way to create, share and view quick guidebooks on everything from how to chop an

Platform and Price Free: Apple RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Stop, Breathe, Think is described as a friendly, simple tool to guide people of all ages and backgrounds through meditations

Platform and Price Free: Apple and Android RDN Score 5 out of 5 Synopsis of the App Strava is a GPS run and ride tracker. Track your routes and stats, earn badges for achievements, compare

Sprouted grains have moved from virtually unknown to trendy and available in your supermarket, farmers’ markets and bakeries. Are sprouted grains another trend that will fall flat and die a slow death, or do they

Product Reviewed: Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out To be honest, I was a little skeptical at first when I saw the Tovolo Silicone Yolk Out egg yolk extractor. As an experienced baker with a couple of