Americans love their peanut butter. But PB has a problem: a modest serving (2 level tablespoons) has 190 calories. “Reduced Fat” peanut butters are no better. Companies like Jif and…
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Broccolini is also called baby broccoli or broccoletti. Don’t ignore the tender (and delicious) stems. [HR] Time to prepare: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic,…
Have you seen Diet Pills Watchdog’s page on Facebook? Its ads on the Internet? Or, its diet pill choices at dietpillswatchdog.com? The outfit claims to be “100% Independent” in reviewing…
If you’ve never heard of a Tennessee Whiskey Cake, maybe you’ve never been to T.G.I. Friday’s. The “warm toffee cake topped with glazed pecans and vanilla ice cream” is “served…
Ignore people who say that the U.S. has been on a low-fat diet. Total fats and oils have climbed fairly steadily since 1970. (In 2000, the number of companies reporting…
Question: Why do Pepperidge Farm Dark Chocolate Milano Cookies have 180 calories, while Pepperidge Farm Double Chocolate Milanos have 140 calories, according to the packages’ Nutrition Facts panels? [CA] Answer:…
“Whole chicken breasts. Whole grains. Whole new reason to open your freezer.” That’s how Lean Cuisine’s Web site introduces its new Honestly Good frozen meals. [WE] Each tray—they could be…
No grill? You can broil the corn and peppers instead. For a hotter salsa, use 1 or 2 jalapeños instead of the poblano. For a “no chili” taste, replace the…
“A hand-pressed beef patty on a grilled Cheddar bun with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, chili, tortilla chips, sour cream, freshly made pico de gallo and jalapeños.” Got that? Denny’s new Macho…
Fat has found its way back to the yogurt aisle. Look for code words like “indulgently silky” (Liberté Méditerranée), “traditional” (The Greek Gods), “authentic” (Fage Total), “reminiscent of the old…