The answer is most certainly yes, and here is what to do about it. Last week was ʼmental health awaresness weekʼ and the theme, set by the Mental Health Foundation, was Movement: moving for our mental health – inspiring us to find something that moves both our body and mind. The relationship between our mental … Read more

This is the kind of pasta that takes time but doesn’t require much attention once everything is in the pot. The ribs break down into tender, pull-apart pieces that melt into the sauce after a few hours of gentle simmering.The technique is simple: brown the meat, build the sauce, let it cook. By the time … Read more

Learn how to make chocolate covered strawberries! Made with just 3 ingredients, this recipe is easy, yet impressive. Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate covered strawberries are my favorite Valentine’s Day treat. They’re the perfect balance of indulgent yet fresh, fancy yet so utterly simple at the same time. I love how the rich chocolate coating … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. I can whip up this refreshing and healthy lentil feta salad in just 10 minutes for my family. I simply combine lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta to create a colorful meal that keeps me full during … Read more

Confession; I am obsessed with oysters. I love them to the point where I can eat ridiculous amounts, and I do, whenever I get the chance. My record? 75 mollusks in one seating, a long afternoon at the now defunct Wild Edibles on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Normally, I eat them “naked” (that … Read more

Promising intracellular protein-based therapeutics have been of limited use due the difficulty of getting these molecules through the bloodstream and into the diseased cells. Now bioengineers have developed nanoparticles that can encapsulate and deliver protein-based therapeutics to their targets—avoiding degradation and toxic interactions with healthy tissues. The research was led by Jordan Green, Ph.D., Professor … Read more

What makes a good saucepan Materials and construction AccordionItemContainerButton Similar to stockpots, sauté pans, frying pans (and all the best cookware, really), the most important features of a saucepan are good heat conductivity, good heat retention, and even heat distribution. We wanted a pan that heated up and cooled down quickly, because that provides more … Read more

If a bagel and a pizza had a love child – this would be it. Sweet, savory, and with an unexpected twist from the everything seasoning – this is our favorite new flavor combination. “A bagel and a salami pizza met in a dive bar. They both had a couple of cocktails in them, and … Read more

These Valentine’s Day desserts are my favorite kinds of sweet treats. Maybe it’s because they don’t need to be over-the-top to feel special. A little chocolate, a little something creamy, or maybe a warm dessert shared straight from the pan. That’s my idea of romance! I’ve made every dessert on this list many times over, … Read more