1. Myth: Only Older People Get Colon Cancer It’s easy to see where at least part of this myth came from. The risk of getting a colon cancer diagnosis does increase as you get older (the average age at diagnosis is 66), [5] but rates have been rising among millennials and Gen Zers. [6] “We’ve … Read more
Welcome to Open Tab, a weekly roundup of the news, gossip, and stories that have stayed open in my tabs all week. Last week we covered the bug that may be the cause of higher beef prices. This week’s contenders for reader nicknames come from a lovely reader, Ken, who suggested Appeteers, and from me, … Read more
For years, I thought health was something I could perfect. During my struggle with Hashimoto’s, I was really strict about food, supplements, and my environment. At one point, I was down to about 10 safe foods, and I spent a lot of time trying to avoid anything that might trigger symptoms. The more I restricted, … Read more
A lemonade of rhubarb simmered with sugar and water, strained, and mixed with lemon juice and fresh mint. Tart, pink, and cold. A rhubarb drink that is not a dessert. What do you do with rhubarb that is not a pie or a crumble? You make lemonade. Chopped rhubarb simmered with water and sugar … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. Making soft flexible almond flour tortillas is always a huge win in my kitchen. These are made with almond flour, coconut flour, olive oil, and I have them ready on the table in under 30 minutes. … Read more
Charles Wollertz/Getty Images Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic American comfort food and feature prominently in many childhood memories, perhaps accompanied by a cup or bowl of tomato soup for dipping. A crispy grilled cheese sandwich is easy to put together, but many of us may remember … Read more
Rhubarb tea cooler with fresh raspberries, thyme, and ice. Tart rhubarb tea, berries that stain the ice, and an herbal scent from the thyme. Thirty seconds to make. I poured a glass of this on a hot afternoon and felt cooler before I finished the first sip. Rhubarb tea poured over ice in a … Read more
On days when it’s too hot to think about turning on the oven, this chocolate strawberry Icebox Cake gives me a cool, creamy dessert without heating up the kitchen. This 7-ingredient no-bake dessert layers chocolate graham crackers, fresh strawberries, vanilla cream cheese whipped cream, and grated chocolate in a 9×13 pan, then the fridge does … Read more
Aamras: ripe mangoes blended with milk, water, sugar, and saffron. Served ice cold with hot chapati or paratha. An Indian summer staple. My grandmother called this mango soup, which confused me as a child because we drank it from glasses and ate it with flatbread. Aamras is an Indian summer staple: ripe mangoes blended … Read more
These easy baked beans start with canned pork and beans for a quick shortcut, but they taste homemade. Crispy bacon, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce make them sweet, smoky, and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and family dinners. Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe Easy: This recipe uses simple ingredients but put them together and you … Read more