These Mixed Berry Protein Smoothies are creamy, refreshing, and packed with fruity flavor. They’re an easy way to start the day with a filling breakfast or refuel after school, sports, or a workout. Frozen berries make these smoothies thick and naturally sweet, while Greek yogurt and protein powder add staying power. They are quick enough … Read more

Every platform in a fragmented stack has a visible cost. Digital guest experience is the priority du jour for quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators in 2026, and rightly so. A recent industry study found that 57 percent of restaurant brands want to improve their digital touchpoints because they drive order value, speed throughput, and shape how … Read more

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