For many of us, January is all about giving things up: Maybe we're going to stop eating meat and embrace a plant-based diet. Or we're ready to…
Like many plants, onions have defenses to ward off creatures that may want to eat them. Their secret weapon is a kind of natural tear gas.
The Guinness Book of World Records declared Waco, Texas, as the home to the world's largest Snickers bar, weighing in at more than 4,700 pounds.
Ready to try some plant-based proteins and West African cuisine? Here's a look at the predicted trends for the year ahead.
On Jan. 17, 1920, one hundred years ago, America officially went dry.
A fluffy baked potato is a glorious thing, but too often you slice into the potato and it is shiny and waxy, not light and creamy in texture.
Food manufacturers often use terms that make products sound healthier than they are. Don't be fooled.
Plenty of foods can help improve your cholesterol ratio and promote good heart health overall. Here's a look at what you definitely want to be…
Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks promises to bring a fresh mix of participating restaurants, wineries and hotel options to the table that of…
Here are a few great gadgets, both low- and high-tech, that deserve a spot in your kitchen because they work hard and smart.
Girl Scout Cookie season is already starting in some parts of the country. Here's what's new this year.
Milk can make many products because of its complex chemistry and history.
I love a shiny new kitchen object as much as the next cook, and at times my kitchen has resembled a kitchen specialty store. But if you have a…
Everyone made a big deal when Popeyes released its fried chicken sandwich in 2019. But how does it stack up in a packed field of competitors?
It's time for a power walk down food memory lane.
Chef Bethany Markee will offer two basic cooking boot camps for youth grades 5-12, at the Santa Ynez Valley Community Kitchen of St. Mark's in…
This is about great gadgets, both low- and high-tech, that deserve a spot in your kitchen because they work hard and smart.
Dec. 30 is National Bacon Day, just in case you were looking for an extra reason to splurge.
From early December through Jan. 1 (or beyond, depending on how fervently you hang on to the holidays), the pop of a Champagne or sparkling wi…
If you’re considering a holiday party at home this year, here a few recipes for New Year’s Eve small bites that are sure to get your year off …
With Christmas just a few days away, let’s go for something red and green – a beet salad, adding a white topper! Goat Cheese. This recipe is s…
Solvang is delicious year ‘round, but during this – the most Christmas-y time of year – the edible cheer levels increase. Solvang Julefest is …
Giving practical gifts that will be used time and again to coffee lovers, foodies and pet parents will be appreciated for years to come. Plus,…
Buy guide: Whether your gift recipient is into Florida Georgia Line or Diane Keaton, there may be a bottle out there ready for you to buy and …
For many years, chili has been hailed for its therapeutic properties, and now researchers suggest that eating chili peppers regularly can cut …
Ken and Judy Hyndman of Hyndman's Roasted Walnuts report that they served over 300 guests at Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas last weekend …
It can be nerve-wracking cooking a piece of meat on which you spent a small fortune. Some tips from the experts.
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