Content tagged with “Product reviews”

Food processor vs. blender: Which is the better kitchen tool?
I function in an incredibly small kitchen. My constant challenge is finding room for what I really need and getting rid...

Are “natural” sweeteners really any healthier than sugar?
People often look to me, as a registered dietitian, for my seal of approval as they douse yogurt with agave or flood...

Is coconut water worth the splurge?
In recent years there has been an explosion of coconut water products available at grocery and convenience stores. If...

Best and worst breakfast sandwiches
Breakfast is important—it fuels your morning and may help keep your hunger in check so you don’t overdo it...

Light Beer Taste-Test Winners
Nine times out of 10, when I reach for a beer it's something dark, hoppy and (lets be honest) packed with calories. For...

The best & worst girl scout cookies
Every year I look forward to the Girl Scouts’ annual cookie sale (um, who doesn’t?!). This year’s sale is more...

6 pots every cook needs
Most weekends in the kitchen of my first apartment in San Francisco I would pull out my Dutch oven (one of the few pots...

Which type of yogurt is the healthiest?
Since I'm not a big milk drinker, yogurt is my preferred form of dairy. Eating yogurt is an easy, tasty way to get some...

Which milk is best to buy?

The healthiest (and the worst) iced coffee drinks at McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts

9 must-have products to go green in the kitchen

Our favorite tools to survive Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday. I love it so much that we not only spend the big day with our family,...

5 great-tasting Cheddars you don’t have to feel bad about eating
If I had to pick the one food that’s my biggest weakness, without question it would be cheese. Every day I...

5 best kitchen gadgets to give dad
My dad is a gadget guy. (Seriously, have you ever met a dad who wasn't?) He also loves good food. So when it's time to...

Healthy BBQ sauce taste test winner
As a professional recipe tester, I’m all for cooking techniques that produce the best results. But when it comes...

5 kitchen tools you didn't know you needed
Now that summer has finally arrived in Vermont, my garden is planted, our farmers’ markets are in full swing and we...