10 Healthy Chinese Takeout Recipes to Celebrate the New Year


Updated 01/23/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Low-Calorie Chinese Food Recipes

Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you're celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday's celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout, don't worry — you don't have to bust your diet to enjoy these foods. From low-calorie kung pao to tempeh stir-fry, read on for 10 healthy Chinese takeout recipes! Read more

From the Fit Community: Healthy Chinese Lo Mein Recipe


Updated 07/12/11 5:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Chicken Lo Mein Recipe

Being hungry and busy can mean a dinner that's only a delivery away. But before your gut guides you to the takeout menus, try whipping up this quick and easy chicken lo mein recipe from Dara8182, who posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. Takeout Makeover! I decided to tackle a take out favorite and modify it with whole wheat spaghetti, lean chicken breast and a ton of fresh veggies. Lower in Read more

Bento: The Original Boxed Lunch


Updated 05/11/12 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Japanese Bento Boxes

Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more

How to Combat That Afternoon Slump


Updated 05/03/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stay Energized in the Afternoon

Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

Get Smart About Soy


Updated 03/02/12 6:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Soy Is Good For You and How to Prepare It

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more

What's Yummy This Week


Updated 01/21/12 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Food Stories Jan. 16–20

Brush up on your culinary skills with this simple but lovely cutting technique Ruth Reichl talks to us about the future of restaurant criticism A look back at the second annual Good Food Awards Test out your Chinese New Year food knowledge Recapping 2012 Winter Fancy Foods Show and trends that were big this year White bean dip is easy, healthy, and delicious Paula Deen's decadent dishes may Read more

A Modern Floral and Dragon-Inspired Chinese New Year Tablesetting


Updated 01/26/12 6:33 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Chinese New Year Table Setting

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: The Year of the Dragon is upon us! January 23rd marks Lunar New Year, or what many people call Chinese New Year. I initially created this table for our Christmas holiday but instantly realized that it could serve double duty for a Chinese New Year Party. The bright red and white color scheme Read more

Ruth Reichl: "American Food Is the Best in the World Right Now"


Updated 01/15/12 1:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ruth Reichl Interview at the Good Food Awards

This weekend, food artisans from around the country are being honored in the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. While the awards are relatively new to the gastronomic landscape, they're already backed by some of the country's biggest food influencers, such as Whole Foods, and seminal Read more

James Beard Awards Kick off With Book, Broadcast, & Journalism Awards


Updated 05/09/11 1:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

James Beard Awards 2011 Book, Journalism, and Broadcast Winners

The best of the best of the nation's food world glitterati are in New York this weekend for the industry's Oscars, the James Beard Awards. Although the main ceremony doesn't take place until later this evening, the events kicked off on Friday with the announcement of the book, broadcast, and journalism awards. A huge congratulations is in order for our friends at the San Francisco Chronicle; Read more