Aug 01 This sorghum-brined chicken recipe is a lesson in African-American history By Elizabeth Flock In his new book "The Cooking Gene," historian Michael W. Twitty traces the culinary roots of the South. Continue reading
Jul 22 WATCH: The one recipe Ina Garten says everyone should know how to make By Meredith P. Garretson Homemade salad dressing seems difficult to make, but it’s actually easy — and much tastier than anything you can buy at a store, Ina Garten says. The “Barefoot Contessa” says it’s the one recipe everyone should know how to… Continue reading
Jul 21 What Ina Garten taught me about food, love and life By Meredith P. Garretson A good dinner and a glass of wine soothe a tough day at work. And I credit Ina for helping me regain my footing after the end of my first serious long-term relationship. Continue reading
Jun 17 Lead detected in 20 percent of baby food samples By Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News A new report suggests baby food could contain increased levels of lead. Continue reading
May 31 Here’s the scoop on the new Joe Biden ice cream flavor By Meredith P. Garretson This graduation was extra sweet for former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading
May 17 Twitter Chat: Can healthy eating replace medicine? By Lora Strum Join us at 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday for an online conversation about using nutrition to treat obesity-related chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
May 08 Can’t resist candy? You may have this mutation By Nsikan Akpan If you’re a candy lover or denier, you may want to blame one of your liver hormones, according to a new study. Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: How to make a Kentucky Derby-worthy mint julep By Meredith P. Garretson Make the mint perfect julep with this recipe from Parker Girard, the beverage director at Barrel, a bourbon bar in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Apr 27 5 ‘Southern Charm’ secrets for entertaining from Patricia Altschul By Meredith P. Garretson 'Phone shaming,' budget cooking, recipes and other tricks from from Patricia Altschul's new book “The Art of the Southern Charm.”… Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 7:40 How Jewish tables around the world serve a feast of traditions By PBS NewsHour In her new cookbook, "King Solomon's Table," celebrate food authority Joan Nathan takes readers to different parts of the world to taste the cuisine of the Jewish diaspora, with recipes handed down from generation to generation. Ahead of Passover, Judy… Continue watching