By Kathryn Reed Asparagus is my go-to vegetable this time of year. It is soooo fresh and lovely. And it’s so versatile. It can be steamed, sautéed, roasted, barbecued; put in soups, salads, stir fries, or be eaten by itself; and served hot, cold or at room temperature. I had planned to barbecue the asparagus, […]
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By Kathryn Reed CAMINO — Wine is always better shared with friends – even if the friend has four legs. AJ was an instant hit at the handful of El Dorado County wineries she visited. She got treats, was petted and there were water bowls already set out for her. At Findleton Estate Winery people […]
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By Leslie Patton, Bloomberg Hipsters are dropping it into cocktails and coffee. A major food distributor is packing it into a trendy new pastry. Bob Evans Farms Inc. is slipping it into waffles and McDonald’s Corp. onto its signature muffins. What’s this new craze? It’s none other than your grandparents’ standby, butter. Yes, butter, it […]
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By Jane E. Brody, New York Times People trying to lose weight — or not gain weight — are frequently advised to “lay off the booze.” Although organizations like Weight Watchers offer ways to drink wisely within their plans, alcohol, with seven calories a gram and no compensating nutrients, is commonly thought to derail most […]
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By Lettie Teague, Wall Street Journal There’s a true love connection between white wine and women. Everywhere I turn lately I’m meeting yet another woman who is white-wine exclusive for reasons ranging from refreshment to health. My friend Gabrielle, a freelance journalist, said she converted to white from red several years ago after finding that […]
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By Kiera Butler, Mother Jones When journalist and physician James Hamblin investigated the world of gluten-free products, he found a $23 billion industry of “detox courses,” custom blood tests, and specially formulated foods. What he didn’t find was medical evidence that avoiding gluten is good for people who don’t have celiac disease. In fact, the […]
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By Kathryn Reed Sometimes it’s necessary to improvise when cooking, especially when living in a small town – no matter the number of grocery stores. The store only had green Fresno chilis so that is what I cooked with. The red would have made it look so much better. The color is usually a matter […]
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By Caitlin Dewey, New York Times The majority of Americans have no clear idea what “sell by” labels are trying to tell them. But after 40 years of letting us guess, the grocery industry has made moves to clear up the confusion. Last week the Food Marketing Institute and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the two […]
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By Kathryn Reed The link between food and health was underscored this month in a nutrition presentation before the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Registered dietician June Denney promoted a plant-based diet in her talk with physician Greg Bergner. Her message was that food can cause and prevent disease. Citing the 2015 Global Burden of […]
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By Kathryn Reed Nutritional and pretty. What more could you want? Sweet potatoes can be cooked in so many ways. Having them as fries is how I am most familiar with them. Clearly, not my healthiest choice. Adding them to a salad brings a bit of sweetness. The dressing used here is a bit nutty […]
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