Few cheeses inspire as much conversation as the mention of blue (or “bleu,” if you want to sound more continental) cheese. No one can be quite certain about the origins of blue cheese.
Fresh tomatoes are lovely to look at, and the leaves are delightful to smell. Tomato leaves can have a pleasant, earthy aroma, but are better left just looked at.
Over seventy years ago, the cartoon hero Popeye acclaimed the wonders of spinach. Even so, after all the years of encouragement, according to the USDA, Americans are averaging only about 1.5 pounds per year. Fresh spinach season is the time to up your spinach game.
We knew fresh jackfruit had become mainstream when we were able to purchase it at Costco the other day; depending on the supply, it can also be found at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and on Amazon.
A green-thumbed neighbor proudly displayed the newest addition to her garden – a fruit salad tree. After clearing thoughts of a tree with cans of Del Monte fruit cocktail sprouting from its branches, I decided to do some research.
Was recently lured into a philosophical discussion, debating the relative nutritional values of peanut M&Ms versus plain (chocolate) M&Ms. Always willing to investigate nutrition information for the public good, we promised to provide our findings. So, here goes.
Can we actually say “hot dogs” and “healthy” in the same sentence? According to the American Cancer Society, hot dogs are a type of processed meat affiliated with, when eaten in excess, headaches, increased risk of certain cancers and decreased heart health.
Winter in Southern California means that lemons are in season and available in abundance. There is life beyond using lemons for a garnish or beverage flavoring. It is thought that preserved lemons offer health benefits, due to the natural fermentation process, including probiotics and vitamin C.
