Foodstuff

A Glossary of Lesser-Known Cooking Terms and Definitions

Ever wonder why a recipe says to “deglaze” the pan, or what it means to “fold” in egg whites? Get familiar with these culinary terms and their definitions.

By Camille Berry

Cooking & Food

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8 Tips to Pick the Best Produce

Spring is prime time for some of your favorite veggies and fruits. Select the freshest options with these tips.

By Camille Berry

Cooking & Food

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Why We Still Need Cookbooks

Our food editor makes the case for setting our devices to the side and going analog in the kitchen — plus, four cookbooks she is loving right now.

By Kaelyn Riley

Cooking & Food Food Culture

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20 Clever Kitchen Tricks

Cooking needn’t feel like a chore. Try these tips to save time, money, and resources.

By Kaelyn Riley

Home/Living Nutrition Tips

9 Kitchen Gadgets That Are Worth the Hype

We’re living in the golden age of kitchen gadgets and gizmos. Consider adding one of these to your repertoire or gifting one to the cook in your life.

By Kaelyn Riley

Cooking & Food Product Reviews

8 Herbs and Spices to Cook With More

Don’t get stuck in a flavor rut! Try these eight herbs and spices to broaden your culinary horizons.

By Camille Berry

Cooking & Food

7 Tips for Happy, Healthy Holiday Eating

Try these mindful food strategies to help you truly savor the holiday season.

By Experience Life Staff

Holidays Mindful Eating

What Is Food Justice?

Why access to fresh, healthy food should be a basic human right.

By Lola Méndez

Inclusive Wellness Sustainability

5 Heritage Diets and Their Health Benefits

Our ancestors have a lot to teach us about eating well. These heritage diets provide a guide to healthy living.

By Camille Berry

Food Culture

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How to Read Misleading Food Labels

Healthwashing, greenwashing, and humanewashing are Big Food marketing trickery. This handy glossary of labeling terms explains what they mean — and don’t mean.

By Michael Dregni

Food Culture

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13 Global Condiments to Use

Explore an array of international condiments and sauces — and get ideas for experimenting with them in your next meal.

By Camille Berry

Cooking & Food Food Culture

8 Food Safety Myths

How cautious do we need to be in the kitchen? Our experts share tips for safe food handling, prep, and storage.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Cooking & Food Home/Living

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12 Tips to Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Try these tips to cut back on food and plastic waste in your kitchen.

By Camille Berry

Cooking & Food Home/Living

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How Trauma Affects Our Eating Habits

Trauma can play a significant role in our relationship with food — which is why some nutritionists and dietitians are practicing a more holistic approach.

By Jessie Sholl

Healthy Habits/Goal Setting Mental Health

8 Ways to Resist Diet Culture and Embrace Weight-Neutral Health

Our society’s obsession with dieting can damage our health. These eight strategies can help.

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

Metabolism/Weight Loss Personal Development

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The Joy of Eating

Small, satisfying food moments can bring big, valuable pleasure to our lives.

By Experience Life Staff

Attitude/Mindset Food Culture

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The Story of Spices

Prized as global commodities for centuries, spices are experiencing a renaissance. Our experts explain how to source high-quality, fair-trade products to use in your own kitchen.

By Helen Martineau

Food Culture