I'm pretty excited for Spring to hit the farmers market — strawberries! fava beans! peas! — but there are a few Winter veggies I wish could hang around. This is especially true of brussels sprouts. On a nutritional level brussels sprouts are low calorie and high in vitamins C and K; they're also full of fiber. And more importantly, when it comes to eating and cooking, they taste pretty great. Read more

Thanks to the rapid proliferation of media technology, it can feel as though new gadgets are determined to overthrow our homes. We shove them in cabinets only to find cords sprouting from every hinge; we cringe at the futuristic flat screen looming over Louis XVI chairs. Make peace with your televisions, DVRs, game systems, and DVD players with these pretty and functional storage ideas that will Read more

As much as we love gadgets around here, most of them certainly aren't earth-friendly, which is why we get excited when we come across a gadget designed with the planet in mind. Created of at least 80 percent low-impact, biodegradable, recyclable, or renewable materials, the Sprout watch can be added to our shopping list with a clear conscience. The watches are made from corn resin, a resource Read more

Baby's first Thanksgiving may entail a special bib, a personalized place mat, and plenty of attention from fawning relatives, but it probably doesn't include a plate of turkey, sweet potatoes, and stuffing. Just because your lil one is too small for the buffet line, doesn't mean she has to miss out on the holidays delicious flavors. Turkey day favorites lend themselves to baby purees neutral Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow wrapped herself in a scarf as she headed into Heathrow Airport yesterday morning. She caught a flight to Las Vegas after spending the last week in London. Despite being in the UK, Gwyneth still celebrated Thanksgiving with a feast that included a deep fried turkey, brussels sprouts, biscuits, and more. She continued to have family on the mind on Saturday when she tweeted "happy Read more

If you are what you eat, why not be super? Here are five superfoods, loaded with nutritional benefits, that are in season now. Unlike gogi berries and acai, these fruits and veggies are not exotic, and you should have no problems finding them in the produce aisle of your neighborhood grocery store or local farmers market. Take a look to see why you should be putting these seasonal delights in Read more

For many, Thanksgiving is a monthlong production that involves plenty of planning ahead when it comes to oven space, refrigerator space, and day-of preparation. But even if you're not much of a planner — or you've suddenly been put on the spot to pull off a turkey day feast! — I promise that you can still host a meal worth boasting about afterwards. The key to a successful last-minute feast Read more

We love our denim skinnies just as much as any other girl, but Fall's flared jeans trend is calling our name. The flattering silhouette has been sprouting up everywhere on the runways — from designers like Derek Lam and Adam Lippes — to the streets, as seen on celebrities like Katie Holmes and Zoe Saldana, reminding us of the sweet '70s and the cool clothes that come with it. Whether you Read more

Give your freezer a rest and start cooking fresh! Tyler Florence, the Food Network veteran, restaurateur (he's opened four restaurants in the past year), and founder of the Sprout line of baby foods, is making it his mission to introduce tots to the wonders of vegetables as early as their first bite of solid food. The father of three's new cookbook, Start Fresh: Your Child's Jump Start to Read more

The Food Revolution isn't coming to a close just because the year is over! For many mamas, 2011 New Year's resolutions include a commitment to include more fresh fruits and vegetables in their families' diets. If you're bringing people together on New Year's day, share your food resolution with a healthy brunch buffet. Inspired by the elaborate dessert tables created by Amy Atlas, Esther Kim, Read more