3 heirloom tomatoes to try
San Marzano An Italian heirloom from the Campania region, known since the 18th century. Flavor: Sweet with low acidity, making it less tangy than other…
Month: May 2025
Grow a bumper crop of tomatoes
It’s a common tragedy among home gardeners: rows of tomato plants that only produce a few usable fruits between them. If your tomatoes consistently rot on…
Beach bag essentials for the entire family
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, which means that it’s finally beach (or lake or pool or swimming hole) season. A well-stocked beach bag…
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater: The heart of Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the day set aside for honoring those who gave their lives for our country, no place is more central to than the Arlington Memorial…
Health in the News: 3 short items
Skin care products recalled for elevated benzene Several acne treatment products have been recalled after lab testing revealed elevated levels of benzene,…
Is it unprocessed, processed, or ultraprocessed?
Unprocessed or minimally processed foods * Whole or sliced fresh fruit * Fresh or frozen vegetables * Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats) *…
An example of food processing: Corn
Corn is a good example of how foods are processed. It’s a versatile staple that can be prepared in vastly different ways depending on the level of…
Three-minute guide to ultraprocessed foods
The new secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has called out “highly chemically processed foods” as a major target in his war on…
Here’s what kids can make for mom on Mother’s Day, May 11
An easy and fun dish kids can make for their mom on Mother’s Day is Mini Pancake Stacks with Fruit. It’s simple, requires minimal cooking skills, and lets…
Know the basics of boating
National Safe Boating Week: May 17-23, 2025 Know the basics of boating Before you go for a boat ride with a friend, you should know some of the basics of…