Make a chocolate cake like the one being served at the royal wedding. — Serious Eats Eight of the most common genetically modified foods. — Huffington Post Food Starbucks has passed Wendy's to become the nation's third-largest restaurant chain. — USA Today The 15 hottest burgers in America. — Eater San Francisco's mayor actually opposes the shark fin ban. — San Francisco Read more

Lady Gaga turns 26 today, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how the singer stays fit — I mean, look at those abs! — while living such a demanding lifestyle. While Gaga isn't without controversy (she's admitted to occasional drug and alcohol use), she remains extremely focused when it comes to her diet and fitness regimen. She keeps a consistent workout schedule: Without fail, Gaga Read more

Weight loss is all about planning, but if you're just beginning it can be hard to know just where to start. You know that changing your diet and exercise are both key to dropping pounds, but what does that mean exactly? Here are three basics to know as you begin your weight-loss journey. Fundamental exercises: Simple exercises that are easy to do anywhere but are also extremely effective should Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Every year, the IRS dutifully reports the most common blunders that taxpayers make on their returns. And every year, at or near the top of the “oops” list is forgetting to enter their Social Security number at the top of the tax form — or making a mistake when entering those nine digits. But think about it for a minute: Do Read more

Pumpkin pie isn't the only Thanksgiving staple no one should live without. What's a turkey without delicious stuffing? For kids with food allergies, gluten is an extremely common culprit and an ingredient that's difficult — but not impossible — to avoid when making stuffing, one of the most classic Thanksgiving foods. One of the great things about this recipe is that, despite the apparent Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Ease pesky health issues with vodka, duct tape — more From the Editors of Prevention Of course there are some health staples you should never be without — bandages or OTC pain relievers come to mind. But you can treat or cure a surprising number of minor ailments with these unexpected household objects and Read more

Today may just mark a great shift in reeducating American people about the direct connection our bodies have to our food. For the first time since 1977, Food Day, a grassroots movement whose "goal is nothing less than to transform the American diet," has a national footprint. At its core, Food Day aims to mobilize the American public to get serious about more sustainable and humane food policies Read more

If you still haven't found your go-to party food staple yet, try this one recommended by Between the Bread: miniature pimento cheese sandwiches. The Blue Angels flew into town this weekend for San Francisco Fleet Week, and some friends of mine with a roof deck hosted a brunch bash. Since the Blue Angels hail from my hometown of Pensacola, I honored my roots by whipping up a Southern party-food Read more

Removing gluten from your diet can often mean cutting out dessert items, staying away from pasta and bread, and opting to eat in rather than dine out. Unfortunately, celiac disease is on the rise, but the good news is more restaurants are expanding their menus to include gluten-free fare. Here are five nationwide restaurants that offer gluten-free menus. Keep in mind that you should always double Read more