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Trader Joe’s is constantly impressing us with new products. While some are only available for a limited time, others have graced its shelves for years and become household staples. The mix of new and tried-and-true products keeps us coming back for more. Unfortunately, our favorite items can disappear suddenly leaving us wanting a quality replacement.  … Read more

The Serious Eats reader, in my experience, is a lot of things. She’s passionate! She’s nuanced! She’s intense about the fact that peanut butter should always be crunchy! (I learned this about her after publishing a creamy peanut butter taste test recently.) I respect that, but I’m also a little scared of her. I’m also … Read more

Bobby Flay has quite the diverse culinary repertoire. He went to the French Culinary Institute and has run or currently owns restaurants that specialize in everything from burgers and upscale American fare to Southwestern and Italian cuisine. Flay has written the book (actually several) on barbecue, and in his years on “Iron Chef,” “Beat Bobby … Read more

Looking for recipe inspiration during the school year? See our top quick after-school suppers. After-school snacks for kids Three ingredients and 2 mins are all you need to whip up this low-fat, low-calorie frozen yogurt treat, ideal for eating after exercise or a long day of learning at school. More like this Save the liquid … Read more

Discover more about intolerance and whether you should invest in a food intolerance test as well as lots of recipe inspiration for those with a food intolerance, including gluten- and dairy-free diets. What is an elimination diet? An elimination diet is a free, non-invasive way of working out if you have a sensitivity to a … Read more

Honey is most often sold pasteurised, although you can find raw honey, available from local bee-keepers. As a rule, the darker the colour, the stronger the flavour. Honey may solidify at room temperature, but you can remedy this by gently heating the jar in warm water. For tips on using honey in cooking take a … Read more

At the mention of herbs, some common greenery always comes to mind: parsley, cilantro, basil … but rarely ever sage. In fact, the earthy enigma tends to be overlooked altogether when choosing herbs for recipes that fall outside the Thanksgiving or winter categories. Perhaps people don’t know just how versatile an herb it truly is, … Read more

The fundamentals of a sustainable diet are that it’s largely plant-based, includes sustainable sources of protein, and is low in processed foods and those high in fat and sugar. These latter foods all take a lot of resources to produce, and create a lot of waste. It’s also important to look at reducing the amount … Read more

2. Shop, try and buy Shop ‘til you drop from your favourite big brands and artisan producers, all under one roof! Try before you buy and discover the finest food and drink from cheese, chutneys and sweet treats to the latest kitchen kit, you’ll find everything you need to recreate mouthwatering summer dishes at home. … Read more

Nuts are high in calories and fat, so should you avoid them if you’re trying to lose weight? Luckily, you shouldn’t! Studies have shown that people who include nuts in their diets experience great metabolic health benefits. In fact, a review found that people who regularly eat nuts have less weight gain and a reduced … Read more