Spicy food is unquestionably addictive. Few foods can turn us into raving fans quite like the ones that pack the heat. From red peppers to beef, the bolder the better. But do spicy foods...

I am always looking for new and different ways to get my morning (oatmeal) fix. Today, I baked up a batch of steel cut oatmeal and it was fantastic! The picture of the oatmeal...

Steel cut oats have been around for a long time, being first sold as one of those odd, “super foods” that the health food stores used to stock. The idea is that they’re a...

Stracchino is a type of white Italian cheese, made from cow’s milk. The cheese is so named because it is similar to the Italian Pecorino Romano, but tastes better. The cheese is made in...

Everybody loves string beans. They are inexpensive, easy-to-store, and have great health benefits. You can use them in salads, stir fries, or stuffed into homemade hummus. Adding beans to your diet is not just...

It’s a hot summer night, and you’re getting ready to make a batch of Jello. While the idea of a sweet treat doesn’t agree with you as much as it used to, there is...

Summer sausage, also known as Cocktail Sausage or Party Sausage, is a type of processed meat product frequently found in the United States and Canada. It is a mixture of various cuts of pork...

Think you can’t eat junk food? Well, it turns out even the “healthiest” food in your cupboard can be a dangerous source of calories, sugar, and sodium. Take the popular Greek yogurt brand, Takis,...

Talavera pottery is a popular choice for a variety of decorative, functional and practical decorative items including vases, bowls, plates, coasters, candles, lamp bases and more. However, Talavera is food safe, as it does...

Short answer: Yes, teak is dishwasher safe and you can safely and easily wash and dry it. (Glossary: Teak is a hard wood that comes from the same tree as the hardwood mahogany. It...