You should have to spend your own money to buy soda. Some people disagree.

This month, the National Center for Law and Economic Justice sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That agency runs the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is often called food stamps. The goal of SNAP is to help low-income Americans purchase food.

But ...Read more

These honey-mustard salmon bites are a perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. As an appetizer, these bite-size pieces of tender salmon, coated in a sweet honey-mustard glaze, are easy to serve on toothpicks or skewers. Or make them a main dish, served over brown rice to soak up the extra sauce.

Honey-Mustard Salmon Bites

Serves 4 ...Read more

Q: What percentage of my diet should come from each macronutrient?

A: Macronutrients — carbohydrates, proteins and fats — are the building blocks of a healthy diet. The right balance can improve energy and support muscle growth, as well as overall wellness.

Health experts recommend the following daily macronutrient distribution for adults ...Read more

I developed this recipe when I wanted low-sugar desserts, and it’s my new favorite treat!. Dates have a low glycemic index although they are high in sugar. They also have sizable fiber content that slows digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes. Research suggests pairing with a protein like peanut butter helps prevent sugar spikes as well. (I�...Read more

Baked ham makes an impressive main course for Easter dinner. We opt for spiral-sliced with a sugary-crunchy glaze. Fully cooked ham should be gently heated in a low oven or on a covered grill until warm. Resist the temptation to heat it super-hot; the lean meat will dry out.

We order large hams from the local butcher because leftovers inspire ...Read more

Move over, blueberry muffins! If you want an easy breakfast treat that’s guaranteed to impress, it’s time to grab a container of plump raspberries instead. I’d made ...Read more

I am a solid child of the ’90s. I collected Lisa Frank school supplies, loved Dunkaroos, and tried wearing my clothes backwards. And I was obsessed with Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Those garlicky, warm, pillowy biscuits were the reason my ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — As an agricultural state, Pennsylvania is known for the many fresh fruits and vegetables that grace our dinner tables each night.

Farming pumps about $132.5 billion into the state economy each year, supporting nearly 600,000 jobs across the commonwealth, according to the Department of Agriculture, which recently hosted its annual...Read more

LOS ANGELES — After several days of protests outside its controversial pop-up in L.A.'s Silver Lake neighborhood, the restaurant Noma responded to a demand letter from workers' rights activists who have led a campaign that resurfaced past abuse allegations and culminated in last week's loss of event sponsors and the abrupt "stepping away" of ...Read more

Gnocchi is a go-to food when you’re in the mood for Italian because it’s fairly easy to prepare if you don’t insist on making it from scratch and are willing to use frozen or refrigerated versions.

Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter...Read more

Vinegar is the key to making this sauteed kale recipe special. Look for vinegar that’s cloudy — it likely still has some of the “mother” in the bottle and will give you a sweet acidity rather than a harsh bite. Organic apple cider vinegar is usually your best bet. For the most eye-catching version of this side, use different colored ...Read more

Anyone who’s ever been anxious or stressed out and developed diarrhea, stomach pain, or nausea is instinctively aware of the connection between the brain and the gut. But, while that connection was suggested as early as the 1800s and has its roots in ancient medicine, it has only recently been dubbed the “gut-brain axis” and has been ...Read more

My Passover seder is always a controversial affair. We have moments of arguing and debate in between dayenu and matzo ball soup, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about whether beet red or white horseradish is spicier, and which ...Read more

When it comes to decorating Easter eggs, there are plenty of pretty amazing, craft-tastic Easter egg ideas online, making it entirely possible to devote days to creating museum-quality masterpieces. But I prefer a less design-y and more rustic ...Read more

Café Beaujolais is a culinary institution that has been around for over 50 years. Nestled on a quiet street this restaurant has been updated with more dining spaces and a young chef that has put his stamp on his own very local California Cuisine. The city of Mendocino holds as special a place in my heart as my husband, and I feel in love there....Read more

Gnocchi is a go-to food when you're in the mood for Italian because it's fairly easy to prepare if you don't insist on making it from scratch and are willing to use frozen or refrigerated versions.

Most often the soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made from potato or ricotta are tossed in marinara or Bolognese sauce, pesto or brown butter and ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — After suffering a disabling ankle injury in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Desarae Legros left behind her childhood dream of owning a restaurant and became a food content creator instead.

Riding the appeal of her wild and sometimes wacky social media cooking videos, the Ohio native built her audience up to more than ...Read more

Switch up your morning routine with these easy vegetarian mini quiches. Earthy mushrooms and spinach pair nicely with rich and creamy Gruyere cheese. Serve them on a platter with a fresh fruit salad for a simple weekend brunch.

Muffin-Tin Spinach & Mushroom Mini Quiches

Serves 6

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

2 ...Read more