Dec 2009
A generous splash of pomegranate juice punches up the intensity of this traditional sweet-tart sauce. For ice cream, or Thanksgiving. Voted #1 Recipe Most Likely to Stain Your Clothing.
Dec
2009
Year: 2009
Nov 2009
Tempeh is the “other” soy food, native to Indonesia. Fermented soy is more digestible, and you’ll find tempeh has an interesting sort of “ground beef” texture.
Nov
2009
Nov 2009
Sometimes an herb comes along that barely has a shred of research to back it — but it’s amazing. It’s the best we’ve got. Lomatium is one of those herbs.
Nov
2009
Oct 2009
Butterbeans are a tender, smaller variety of lima beans. Here, they marry well with tender green beans (yes, even frozen), herbs and spices, and little romano cheese.
Oct
2009
Oct 2009
Actually, we kept going, and got as high as 13 Healthiest. Some of what made the cut may surprise you!
Oct
2009
Sep 2009
Melatonin is normally produced in our own bodies, in the pineal gland. It is also available as a supplement. It’s the brain’s way of signaling to itself — and the rest of the body — that it’s time to sleep.
Sep
2009
Sep 2009
In which we’re asked to retract and/or apologize for (truthful) things we’ve said about a misleading marketing campaign… and we don’t.
Sep
2009
Sep 2009
“I love to feed people, but like you, don’t have time to fuss in the kitchen. I got so many rave reviews about Dinner with a Friend (my March 2009 newsletter recipe) and pleas for more easy dinners to make in a flash…”
Sep
2009
Sep 2009
… in which we sarcastically (caustically, even) address the allegations that a popular condiment can make you psychotic. Because that’s how the media talks about healing herbs.
Sep
2009
Aug 2009
A vegetarian health food take on the classic Salvadoran stuffed pastry, Jim’s recipe uses whole wheat flour, tons of vegetables, and tahini — and some cheddar, if you want it.
Aug
2009
Jul 2009
Sometimes a legitimate good-for-you food is overtaken by its own marketing. There’s nothing wrong with the acai berry. But it isn’t half of what people say it is…
Jul
2009
Jul 2009
A mayo-less potato salad that is light (yet substantial), fresh, bright, and delicious, with the baby spinach, cilantro, and the bite of apple cider vinegar.
Jul
2009
Jun 2009
An easy, easy, easy summer dish around which to build an even easier summer meal. What is Za’atar? It’s a Middle Eastern seasoning mix made from hyssop, Israeli sumac, sesame seeds, etc.
Jun
2009
Jun 2009
“Public Health bulletins are sounding more and more these days like a Dr. Seuss book, evocative less of mass pandemic death than whimsical barnyard shenanigans.”
Jun
2009
May 2009
Neti pots works! But what do you put in them? Do you need to use bottled water? Are there herbal ingredients you can add, in addition to salt?
May
2009
May 2009
Did you know that the USDA ranks dandelion in the top four green vegetables in overall nutritional value? Or that DEBRA ranks avocados among the most wonderful things on Earth?
May
2009
Apr 2009
o early for tomatoes, zucchini are still expensive, and we aren’t ready for cold salads…. it’s still cool enough to turn on the oven, roast vegetables, and dream of summer!
Apr
2009
Mar 2009
Buckwheat! You either love it… or you haven’t tried it yet. This Japanese/Russian supergrain cooks quickly, and is packed with flavor. And it marries especially well with chicken.
Mar
2009
Mar 2009
There are a lot of products out there claiming (or at least strongly implying) that they’re going to make you a whole lot prettier. When it comes to hair and nails at least, there are two that actually work.
Mar
2009
Feb 2009
About five minutes to get into the oven. Gluten-free, grain-free, with the richness of nuts and eggs; and loved by everyone.
Feb
2009
Feb 2009
On behalf of the United States food industry, I would like to apologize to the rest of the world for that thing we call “American Cheese.”
Feb
2009
Feb 2009
Simple and delicious. Beautiful to look at. You feel full, but not too full, and you don’t feel thirsty afterward either!
Feb
2009
Jan 2009
North African “home food,” ready in 15-30 minutes depending on if you use hard or soft lentils. Gently, warmly spiced.
Jan
2009
Jan 2009
Dried apricots and dates are the key to these macaroons. They provide sweetness, and also bind the other ingredients. So no need for flour, eggs, or sugar.
Jan
2009
Jan 2009
Fish oil helps you lose weight. Artificial sweeteners… not so much. Plus, what are Coke & Pepsi up to?
Jan
2009
