Kaiser Permanente conducted a study that made headlines: Keeping a food journal doubles weight loss. Those of the 1,700 who kept track lost an average of 13 pounds in six months. More >>

Though most dads probably don't still plow fields to feed their families as they did centuries ago, interesting takes on the traditional "ploughman's lunch" are an innovative, economical and memorable way to celebrate a modern Father's Day. More >>

Backyard entertaining season is often called chips 'n' dips season. But there's an easy and economical way to shorten that even more: chips. More >>

Memorial Day is the day in which we remember those who have died in active military service. If your kidlets like to bake, there are a number of ways they can learn the meaning behind the holiday - and deliciously spread the word to others... More >>

You probably wouldn't have Mom pick out her own Mother's Day gift, but when it comes to easy desserts you can prepare at home on her special day, take your cue right from her... More >>

No question about it, food hot off the outdoor grill is a spring treat. Although, sometimes it's more convenient to quickly prepare food ahead of time... More >>

Mixing-and-matching is more likely something you would do with your wardrobe than your recipes, but maybe you should rethink that strategy. Look at your favorite cookbook's suggestions, and then see how you can adapt them with what you have on hand... More >>

With all the bells, whistles and detours to information overload at every click of the Internet, it's no wonder that so many of us have consciously decided to ignore the excesses on our screens. More >>

Food economists note (to the relief of home cooks everywhere) that unlike meat, vegetables, and many other foods which are going up in price, legumes and beans are not. They are nutritious, versatile, and high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein... More >>

Have you ever thought of extending Easter Sunday all week long?... There are split-second transformations you can make to holiday fare to make it even fairer, like a minty lamb stir-fry pepped up by pesto, sweetly stuffed hot cross buns that won't leave anyone cross and waffle cones doubling as an Easter basket for leftover holiday candy layered with ice cream and hot caramel sauce. More >>