The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't.  So when I Read more

When you first step into the kitchen and prepare a dish you love for the first time, things can be a little overwhelming; often the last thing you want to do is translate what a technique actually means as you're knee deep in the kitchen. I get it: there are some French cooking methods and terms that scared me so much when I started cooking that I let go of the dream of creating a certain recipe Read more

When Facebook readers were asked, "Which should you be eating more of: fruits or veggies?" take a wild guess what most people said. Fruits are sweet, juicy, portable, and in many people's opinions, much tastier than vegetables, so it's no surprise that people are lacking on the veggie consumption. Here are some ideas for making this food group more accessible and easy to nosh on so you make sure Read more

You don't have to go drastic with your diet choices to up the health factor. There are ways to swap out ingredients in your favorite dishes without sacrificing them altogether. I've listed some of these ingredient substitutions below. Have any to add? Feel free to share your ideas in the comments! Agave nectar for sugar: While it should still be used sparingly, agave nectar is sweeter than Read more