Food Advice

“Freaky Eaters’” JJ Virgin on shock therapy and french fries

We spoke to the TLC show's nutritionist about the science of food addiction -- and her "shock therapy" approach

Drew Grant Monday, Jun 20, 2011 3:06 PM UTC
Entertainment Interviews, Food Advice

The five most egregious quotes from Gwyneth Paltrow’s dinner party article

The actress invites her famous friends to dinner to tell the New Yorker how special she is

Drew Grant Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 3:20 PM UTC 50
Entertainment Celebrity, Food Advice, Food Art

Don’t hate Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook

Warning: "My Father's Daughter" might actually contain delicious, simple recipes

Drew Grant Monday, Apr 4, 2011 4:05 PM UTC 22
Entertainment White Knighting, Celebrity

How do “natural” non-sugar sweeteners stack up?

With Nutrasweet and Splenda taking a hit, we look into -- and taste -- trendy alternatives like agave syrup

Aviva Shen Thursday, Mar 24, 2011 5:01 PM UTC 50
Life Faddy foods, Food Advice

Your 10 most creative ways to rock out with vegetables

When I asked readers to share their best tips, great ones came flooding in ... along with a soundtrack

Francis Lam Thursday, Feb 24, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 15
Life Food Advice, Cooking techniques

America: It’s time to win the future (of cooking vegetables)

Meat debauchery was so 2010 (and every year before that). Chefs are having fun with vegetables, and you can too

Francis Lam Friday, Feb 18, 2011 2:01 AM UTC 32
Life Food Advice, Faddy foods, Food

How many bugs are allowed in your pasta? Reading the FDA’s Food Defect Action Levels

After a congressman sues over an olive pit, we find the FDA's limits for junk in our own food. Brace yourself

Francis Lam Thursday, Jan 27, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 37
Life Food safety

What do “free range,” “organic” and other chicken labels really mean?

Pastured, organic, natural ... these buzzwords are a marketing bonanza. Here's what to really expect from them

Francis Lam Thursday, Jan 20, 2011 7:30 PM UTC 35
Life Food Advice, Ethics of eating

Kinder Surprise chocolates and other surprising border-patrol contraband

When a woman faced fines for a kid's chocolate, we asked a customs officer: What else can get you in trouble?

Francis Lam Friday, Jan 14, 2011 4:32 PM UTC 44
Life Food Advice, Agriculture

Six more tasty ways to stop wasting food

Easy dishes and tips to ride out the wave of leftovers and unused bits coming to a fridge near you

Francis Lam Friday, Dec 17, 2010 1:20 AM UTC 14
Life Food Advice, Food

How to reuse cooking oil for fun and profit

Frying and dumping the grease isn't cheap, but don't let fear make you throw out money and flavor

Francis Lam Friday, Dec 10, 2010 1:20 AM UTC 36
Life Food Advice, Food

Seven tasty ways to stop wasting food

A new study shows we throw out a quarter of our food. Here are tips and super-easy dishes to help you eat it all

Francis Lam Monday, Oct 11, 2010 1:01 PM UTC 52
Life Food Advice, Ethics of eating

Salmonella vaccine might have prevented egg recall

Half of the nation's hens are not vaccinated for the bacteria; procedure not required in the U.S.

Michael J. Crumb, Associated Press Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 10:50 PM UTC
News Food Advice

How to choose cantaloupes

A ripe, sweet melon is truly tantalizing. Here's how to pick one of those, and not a glorified cucumber

Francis Lam Friday, Aug 6, 2010 12:20 AM UTC 19
Life Food Advice, Food

How long can food be out of the fridge before it kills me?

The short answer is four hours, but there's a lot more to it than that

Francis Lam Thursday, Jul 15, 2010 6:01 PM UTC 24
Life Food Advice, Food safety, Food

How to choose (and store) a watermelon

Forget hocus-pocus like tapping. Here's how to select and store, with a surprise tip from a pro on how to serve

Francis Lam Thursday, Jul 8, 2010 1:01 AM UTC 26
Life Food Advice, Food

Why do some foods make us smell funny?

Garlic, asparagus, tuna, and other things you should think twice about before eating on a first date

Riddhi Shah Wednesday, Jun 23, 2010 5:05 PM UTC 30
Life Food Advice, Ethics of eating

How to be a food snob

You don't have to be a jerk to have a palate like one. Plus: A slide show to train the tongue and master your mouth

Rachel Wharton Monday, May 24, 2010 10:20 PM UTC
Life Food Advice, Flavor, Slide Shows

Do spices really only keep for six months?

No, you don't have to replace them twice a year. Even better news: Here's how to make them always taste amazing

Francis Lam Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:01 PM UTC 32
Life Food Advice, Flavor, Food

Brining meats is amazing. How much sodium does it add?

Ask the food geek! Today: Brining meat makes it wildly juicy. Here's how to figure how much salt it really adds

Francis Lam Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 5:24 PM UTC 18
Life Food Advice, Cooking techniques

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