The New Year will soon be here, and if you’re one who follows tradition (or is just a little superstitious), you’ll probably have some kind of greens and black-eyed peas on your January 1, 2018 menu. The legend says that the peas will bring you luck, and the greens will bring you money. Even if … Read More
Plenty of us consider coffee a “life saver” in the mornings. But this bold beverage does more than just put some pep in our step. Coffee actually provides some serious health benefits. So go ahead and enjoy another cup of joe. It’ll do your body good. Anti-Alzheimer’s. A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s … Read More
The Greeks and Romans knew something about the health benefits of honey that modern day scientists are just discovering: it actually works! That sticky sweet nectar from the humble honey bee may do more than just satisfy our sweet tooth. Recent studies show that honey has healing properties that help stave off disease, relieve gastrointestinal … Read More
Remembering to freeze foods before they go bad and learning to make big batches of your favorite freezer-friendly dishes to put up and enjoy later can help you slash your grocery budget and make meal time less stressful. The best place to start any good freezer plan is by learning a little about food safety. … Read More
Only a few miles from Montgomery, Barber Berry Farm in Millbrook is an 8-acre U-pick operation offering pesticide-free blackberries (thornless!), blueberries (multiple varieties) and muscadines (not ready ’til August). The farm grows hydroponic veggies too (tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers and more), but the berries are the real stars here and now is their time to shine. … Read More
Spinach: We won’t debate how much wisdom may or may not be gleaned from cartoons, but this much is clear: Popeye had at least one thing right. Sure, he might have relied too heavily on his physical strength to solve problems, and he had questionable relationship skills evidenced by his inability to ever get very far … Read More
Getting your hands on some butter is as easy popping in the grocery store. (And you are using butter, right? No more margarine!) But why buy what you can make? Homemade butter is creamier than the store-bought stuff and boasts a richer, more complex flavor; it’s not as difficult to make as you might think; … Read More
They are the signature fruit of the season, and since they’re both delicious and highly nutritious, you should definitely make ruby red cranberries a highlight of your holiday meals. But please forget the can-shaped gelatinous goo. Fresh or flash-frozen cranberries are easy to find this time of year, and consuming them this way, you’ll reap … Read More
Looking for a new take on holiday favorites? Watch LEAN’s Heather VacLav and Chef Leo Maurelli of Central show you how to make healthy (and tasty) updates to some classic dishes. Then, use Chef Leo’s recipes to create them in your own kitchen! Roasted Chicken 1 organic roasting chicken 2 cups EVOO Sea salt Cracked … Read More