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Climate Cookbooks Are Here to Change How You Eat

3Dec

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Climate Cookbooks Are Here to Change How You Eat

Cookbook authors have a few options. They could write a regionally specific cookbook or a mass-market one starring ingredients that grow sustainably in lots of places (as One did). Or they could write a cookbook that samples vast biodiversity at some cost to sourceability—that’s the approach the UN cookbook took.“There are many cookbooks that could … have 90 percent of the recipes be part of your staple at home,” Cruz said. “But that serves a different purpose.” The UN cookbook is instead “almost a launching point into everyone’s own culinary exploration and everyone’s own culinary journey.”That exploratory emphasis—embodied not just in the recipes but in accompanying carbon and nutrition calculations and in principles that offer starting points rather than answers—puts it at one end of t...

Turkey rules the table. But a poll finds disagreement over other Thanksgiving classics

21Nov

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Turkey rules the table. But a poll finds disagreement over other Thanksgiving classics

Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly agree on the deliciousness of pumpkin pie, say, but are split over the eternal turkey question of dark meat versus white meat. And don't even ask if marshmallows belong on sweet potatoes — it could cause a ruckus.About 3 in 10 U.S. adults (32%) who will celebrate Thanksgiving this year say turkey is their favorite dish in the holiday feast, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Stuffing or dressing (19%) and mashed potatoes (6%) come in second and third.“Thanksgiving — it’s about turkey,” said Ralph Caya, 71, from Pensacola, Florida, who participated in the survey. On the other hand, Vaidehi Upadhyaya, a 2...

1Nov

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11 Best Low-Carb Breakfast Ideas

This diabetes-friendly recipe yields 2 servings. Calories per serving: 290. Protein: 16 grams. Total carbohydrate: 15 grams. Total fat: 16 grams. Ingredients: 2 eggs. 1 teaspoon cooking oil. 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped. ¼ cup cooked black beans. 1 medium whole-grain tortilla. ½ cup shredded cheese (a type that melts well, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack), divided. Hot sauce (such as Cholula). Sea salt to taste. Instructions:1. To cook the eggs, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium-sized skillet (either well-seasoned cast iron or nonstick) over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped spinach, and cook, stirring often until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the black beans to the skillet. Pour in the scrambled eggs, and cook, stirring often, until the eggs are just set, ...

Natasha from ‘Natasha’s Kitchen’ makes waves in the food world with a simple approach to dishes

16Oct

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Natasha from ‘Natasha’s Kitchen’ makes waves in the food world with a simple approach to dishes

NEW YORK -- It started with a simple salad. Natasha Kravchuk began building a cooking mini-empire by combining cucumber, tomato and avocado. When a TV anchor shared the recipe on Facebook in 2015, the dish went viral. “I think that was the recipe that kind of gave us the first lift,” says Kravchuk, whose online hub Natasha's Kitchen has grown to some 13 million followers across social media. “I think that’s trademark for what you can find on Natasha’s Kitchen.”Kravchuk's philosophy is indeed mixed into that salad — flavorful food that doesn't take a long time, uses regular ingredients and doesn't hurt the pocketbook.“It’s turning humble and just simple ingredients into something really delicious,” she says. “That just has always carried through with me. I don’t think you need saffron to m...

Next time you invite friends over to play Catan, why not feed them Chicken Under a Brick?

11Sep

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Next time you invite friends over to play Catan, why not feed them Chicken Under a Brick?

Everyone knows that one Brick and one Lumber make a road in the game CatanByThe Associated PressSeptember 11, 2023, 10:33 AMThis image released by Ulysses Press shows a recipe for chicken under a brick. This recipe is fast and easy, and will add some victory points to your cooking game. It is gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free and low-fat. (Allyson Reedy and Greg McBoat/Ulysses Press via AP)The Associated PressEveryone knows that one Brick and one Lumber make a road in the game Catan. But what about two bricks and four chicken thighs? That’s the beginnings of an amazingly delicious, yet simple, main dish included in the new “Catan: The Official Cookbook.” Add a lemon, oven, and aluminum foil, and you’re all set. This recipe is fast and easy, and will add some victory points to your cooki...

8 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2023): Blue Apron, Dinnerly, and More

10Sep

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8 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2023): Blue Apron, Dinnerly, and More

HelloFresh ($12+ per serving) is a close second to Blue Apron; the recipes I tried had great flavor, but the instructions may be hard for inexperienced home chefs to follow. Also, the sirloin I tried wasn't something I'd feel comfortable serving. It may be asking a lot to expect a meal kit company to send a premium-quality steak, but on the other hand, steak shouldn't be offered if the cut isn't up to par. Other than that snafu, the two services are largely similar.Green Chef ($13+ per serving) is another terrific option for beginners (also owned by HelloFresh), and it offers plenty of plans centered around different dietary restrictions. Nearly every ingredient is organic as well. The recipe instructions have easy-to-follow pictures accompanying the trickier steps, and unlike some other ...

Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

7Sep

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Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

The most effective approach to losing weight is to include dietary changes and regular physical activity. But is it possible to lose weight without exercising?Getty ImagesExercise helps the body burn calories more efficiently, says Dr. Scott A. Cunneen, director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Exercise speeds up metabolism, which is one reason why it is a natural companion to eating differently for weight loss. By watching what you eat, taking in fewer calories and burning off calories with exercise, you can create a greater energy deficit, helping to expedite weight loss, says Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietitian with New York Gastroenterology Associates.If you can't exercise, it may take you longer to lose weight. This isn't neces...

31Aug

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The 8 Best Santa Barbara Wine Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.Touted as the "American Riviera," Santa Barbara, California, is known for its beautiful mountain landscapes, abundance of outdoor activities and an overwhelming variety of fine dining experiences. What's more, a surprising number of wineries call this region home. If you want to experience southern California wine country (Napa Valley and Sonoma rule the north), sign up for a guided wine tour. After gathering both expert and traveler opinion, U.S. News found these eight tours to be the best available. Each tour offers its take on what makes Santa Barbara vino special, transportation between wineries and the chance to learn from local winemaker...

5 Best Juicers (2023): Centrifugal, Slow, Masticating

12Aug

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5 Best Juicers (2023): Centrifugal, Slow, Masticating

Juicers aren’t just for healthy wheatgrass shots and tall green juices. The latest designs can conjure up so much more with fresh smoothies, sorbets, and nut milks all just a whizz away. Delicious cocktails, mocktails, and chilled yogurts can all be made in a good juicer, as can wholesome baby food for weaning juniors.Sure, it might be easier to buy juice from the grocery store, but making your own juice from scratch is far more satisfying, we say, with no added sugar or preservatives to dull the flavor. You will need to prep correctly to get the best performance from the juicer—chopping and washing your fruit and veg so it fits neatly in the feeding chute, and picking the correct mesh filter for the task at hand—but the end game with a delicious drink in hand is definitely worth the graf...

5Aug

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The 18 Best New Orleans Tours

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.To get the full experience of a city like New Orleans, there's no better way than to follow a local's advice. With the help of traveler reviews, U.S. News tracked down 18 guided tours that will give you a true lay of the land – from walks through famous cemeteries and tales of haunted mansions to finding the best beignets and live street music.Airboat Adventures – New Orleans Airboat RideExperience the wild side of Louisiana on a New Orleans Airboat Ride. For nearly two hours, you'll zip through the area's swamplands and bayous while keeping your eyes peeled for the swamp's resident animals, including alligators, herons, ibises and ...