The Truth Behind Urban Kitchen Myths


Updated 08/04/07 9:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 21 comments

The Truth Behind Urban Kitchen Myths

There's a lot of urban kitchen myths floating around out there that it is hard to know what is something to worry about and what is something to roll off your back. Women's Health Magazine has validated and debunked popular urban kitchen myths so you can finally toss or start using those non-stick pans. Cooking Method: Cooking with nonstick pans Verdict: The Facts: Nonstick savior Teflon is Read more

Yummy Links: From Macarons to Kitchen Scissors


Updated 03/29/11 10:40 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Macaron Myths Debunked and Other Food Info From the Web

Macaron myths completely debunked. — The Kitchn A look at Alice Waters's Twitter press conference. — Inside Scoop SF What Food & Wine's Ray Isle eats over the course of one weekend. — Grub Street NY Putting Anthony Bourdain in his place. — Eatocracy The people behind the World's Best Restaurants list have named the best female chefs. — Eater Why it might become hard to buy your Read more

DrSugar on Cancer Myths: Nonstick Pans and Microwaving Plastic


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 3 comments

Do Nonstick Pans and Microwavable Plastics Cause Cancer?

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's debunking a couple of cancer myths centered in the kitchen. Based on a few questions we have received, I will be discussing two popular myths about cancer risks in the kitchen, the first regarding cooking with nonstick pans and, the second, microwaving plastic containers. I must admit, doing the research for this week’s column was a real eye-opener for Read more