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HealthBolt says if you want to help the planet go old school and eat PBJ instead of an all-American all-beef patty. Complete Running Network celebrates the power of Title IX with a great ad by Nike. About: Yoga continues her love of summer bugs with Locust pose. It is great way to strengthen your back. Back in Skinny Jeans congratulates Dean Karnazes on his ESPY award. He is that Read more
Summertime and the barbecuing is easy with this bacon-wrapped shrimp and nectarine appetizer. These bite-size treats are perfect for a hot night party. I used nectarines, but for a more tropical twist, opt for mango or pineapple. Or if you want a little heat, try adding a slice of jalapeño. The sweetness of the fruit is a great contrast with the salty bacon and juicy shrimp. Get the grill hot Read more
New from Jo Malone is a divinely sweet and fruity Summer launch called Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne. Malone (who is a woman, by the way) drew inspiration for this unisex fragrance from her fondness for succulent and juicy Summer fruits. It just sounds mouth-watering, doesn't it? The cologne is made from essences of peach, plum and blackcurrant nectars, as well as acacia honey, Read more
One of the ways my dad first introduced our family to fish was by serving it with a fresh fruit salsa. He would take a mild flaky fish, like mahi mahi or halibut, and top it with a mixture of pineapple, strawberries, and melon. This recipe applies the same technique to grilled salmon. The sweetness of the nectarine and blueberry salsa balances out the spiciness of the barbecue sauce. Pecans — Read more
With all of the information overload about the state of our current agriculture system, sometimes it's hard to keep the most basic rules straight. Whether you've been buying local produce for some time or you're finally getting serious about avoiding all the crazy pesticides, the Environmental Working Group makes it its job to inform people about which produce is best organic and where you can Read more
Our mouthwatering Brain-Boosting Breakfast series continues with celebrity chefs and restaurateurs creating healthy, brain-boosting breakfast ideas to help keep kids going throughout the day. Today's recipes come from Tanya Steel, editor-in-chief of Epicurious.com and author of Real Food For Healthy Kids. Tanya Steel's seen and heard it all. As the editor-in-chief of Epicurious.com and author of Read more
You may recognize James Oseland from Top Chef Masters. He's a regular judge on the show. The New York resident is also the editor in chief of the beautiful and informative Saveur magazine. Here's what he did yesterday, a day he describes as "wonderfully average," Tuesday, July 26. 7:30 a.m.: I started out the day with my usual bill of fare. It was ploddingly predictable. I had homemade poor Read more
The technique to delicious fried chicken. — Kitchen Daily Why do people love food television so much? — Wall Street Journal 5 cuts of meat that are best cooked on the grill. — TLC It's important to take time to bake. — Inside Scoop SF Speaking of baking, here's how you make perfect cream biscuits.— Serious Eats Why men don't like to cook with recipes. — Food Republic Must make: Read more
If an American Idol winner were to release a celebrity fragrance called Because of You, it would be logical to conclude that the singer in question was Kelly Clarkson. Not so, though, because next week Jordin Sparks will be launching a scent with that very moniker. Jordin says the scent isn't named for her fellow Idol's hit song, but instead came about because "my fans are the reason that I get Read more
Now that you know what 100 calories of baby carrots and other veggies look like, let's see how fresh fruits compare. Check out the chart below — you won't believe how many raspberries you'd have to eat to reach 100 calories! Fruit Amount Calories Apples 2 extra small 105 Apricots 6 whole 101 Bananas 1 medium 105 Blackberries 100 berries (or 1 1/2 cups) 100 (93) Blueberries 125 Read more
