Why You Should Marinate Your Meat


Updated 05/26/12 8:00 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Health Benefits of Marinating Meat, and How to Do It Safely

Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe. Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 05/26/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of May 20

These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more

10 Tips to Save on Memorial Day Grocery Shopping


Updated 05/26/12 12:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save on a Memorial Day Meal

It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more

A Sweet and Salty Memorial Day Menu


Updated 05/27/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day Menu

Since Memorial Day signals the unofficial start of Summer, why not kick off the sunny season with good friends and good food? Whether you're planning a low-key backyard barbecue or an all-out holiday feast, we've gathered some delicious recipes to help you host a fun, festive party for your pals. From salty grilled chicken to sweet cherry pie, here are 11 tasty dishes to try on Memorial Read more

Barbecue Food Breakdown


Updated 05/19/12 7:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Calories in Barbecue Foods: Hot Dogs, Burgers, and Chicken

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add — the numbers may surprise you. Read more

Get Your Grill On! 10 Ways Kids Can Get in on the Holiday Grilling Action


Updated 05/21/12 11:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Toy Grills For Kids

Let the official start of grilling season commence! Memorial Day weekend may be known as the unofficial beginning of Summer (and the day you can start wearing all of your white clothes), but it's also the unofficial start date for grilling season. While a backyard barbecue is a great way to get family and friends together, bringing wee ones near an open flame is just plain dangerous. Before Read more

Yummy Links: From Green Salads to Shake Shack


Updated 06/14/11 10:30 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Today's Food News 2011-06-14 10:27:46

17 ways to jazz up a leafy green salad. — Kitchen Daily No-cook meals perfect for Summer. — TLC World leaders' favorite foods. — Mouthing Off The best places to eat barbecue in the world. — NY Daily News Must make: barbecued chicken pizza with caramelized onions. — The Kitchn How to open oysters with style.— Gilt Taste Speaking of oysters, here's how chef Alex Guarnaschelli likes to Read more

Guess the Calories in Your Favorite Barbecue Dishes


Updated 07/14/11 4:20 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Calories in Common Barbecue Foods

Whether you're turning on the grill at home or hitting a friend's barbecue, small choices can make a big difference in the amount of calories we consume. Can you guess which food choice is lower in calories? Take this quiz and learn how to shave calories the next time you fire up the grill. Take the Quiz Read more

Bluegrass Bites: Traditional Cuisine From Kentucky


Updated 05/07/12 12:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Traditional Foods From Kentucky and the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky is perhaps best known for thoroughbred horse racing, mint juleps, and — lately — its national championship-winning college basketball team. But the state is quite a foodie haven with a rich culinary tradition. Thanks to the many ethnic influences on its cuisine, Kentuckians have developed a diverse array of foods over the last few centuries that make the state a worthy destination Read more