FEATURE IMPACT — Your brain works hard for you, so it’s only fair to return the favor by practicing simple everyday habits to keep this important organ strong and thriving. Start by tweaking your daily routine to focus on these four habits: Eat Smart Just like the rest of the body, ...
CORTE FRANCA, Italy — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy’s prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit to maturation earlier than ever. Climate change is narrowing the window for harvesting wine grapes, forcing winemakers to make quick decisions when even a few days can mean the difference between a good vintage and a bad one. “These are delicate, frantic moments, and everything has to work perfectly,’’ said Berlucchi CEO Arturo Ziliani, ...
What a glorious sight, all those roadside signs announcing fresh picked corn. It’s enough to make you hit the brakes. And this season’s crop does not disappoint. Tender and sweet, it’s the perfect companion for a stick of creamery butter and a salt shaker. And if you find you have leftover ears of cooked corn, there are so many delicious ways to use them. All you need to get started is a sharp knife and a big cutting board for removing the kernels from the cob, ready to use in your favorite recipes, or mine. Southwestern Corn Pudding (Rich and delicious) 1/4 cup sugar ...
When tomatoes are at their peak — and it’s too hot to turn on the oven — this simple, no-cook sauce from my cookbook “Pasta Every Day” is what I come back to time and again. It’s often called pomodoro crudo and served with very thin spaghetti, though you’ll find many variations, ...
Feature Impact — Everyone is talking about protein these days whether watching their weight or managing a disease like type 2 diabetes. However, fiber and healthy fats are nutrients many people are overlooking. The latest reports show most Americans already meet or exceed recommendations for protein while nearly all (about 95%) do not eat enough fiber, and many people consume too much saturated fat versus unsaturated fat, according to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Prioritizing ways to get more fiber and healthy fats on your plate could be key to managing weight and ...
The United States throws away between 30 and 40% of the food it produces every year. Much of that loss begins not in the field or the store but in the kitchen, with a date printed on a package. That date is about to carry a different weight. California has enacted the first state law in the country to standardize the wording on food labels. That change arrives just as summer fills refrigerators with produce that spoils fast and gets tossed faster. Under the new California law For years, most packaged food carried a jumble of phrases: sell by, best by, use by, enjoy by. Few of ...
