Healthy Food Hacks: Swap Butter for Prunes + More Delicious Substitutions

June 14, 2013 // 4:13 pm

Be honest: You love butter. All of that rich, melting, golden goodness that runs in delicious little rivulets down the sides of your favorite baked goods and makes dessert the best part of pretty much any meal? It’s basically ecstasy for your taste buds.

Unfortunately, it’s also really freaking…

In Case You Missed It: Jamie Oliver Kidnaps Harley of Epic Meal Time

June 12, 2013 // 2:45 pm

Look. I’m all for a Greek salad or two on a hot day. Here’s to cucumbers and romaine. But a three-foot, “25-veg” cabbage patch quilt wrap? That’s a little cray. Then again, what would you expect from an Epic Meal Time parody?

Chef, health-food crusader, and British…

Panera Bread Has No Idea How Secret Menus Work, Alerts the Media

June 10, 2013 // 6:35 pm

It’s hard to deny the singular thrill of leaning close to an In-N-Out employee and firmly stating, “Fries please, well-done, Animal-style” and having him throw back a knowing smirk. But somehow the words “Power Mediterranean Roasted Turkey Salad” don’t sound nearly as exciting.

Recently, Panera Bread pitched us the…

Google Adds Nutritional Information for More Than 1000 Foods

May 31, 2013 // 8:00 am

Google announced today that nutrition facts will be added to the popular search engine. Available over the web, mobile and via voice search, Google will answer your burning food questions.

Users can ask a simple question such as “How many calories are in a banana?” or something more specific…

Here’s How to Make Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta & Pistachios

May 21, 2013 // 4:47 pm

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve definitely been feelin’ the summer vibe lately.  Along with images of ice cream cones melting in the hot sun and icy margaritas, comes the want for refreshing new recipes to try.  With the goal of being healthy in mind, these broiled…

NY Elementary School Cafeteria Goes 100% Vegetarian

May 2, 2013 // 1:04 am

Public School 244 is the first elementary school in New York to adopt an all-vegetarian menu, with animal-welfare group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals saying it might be the first veggie-only public elementary school in the nation.

Of course, the transition didn’t happen overnight. When the school opened…

Here’s How to Make Creamy Avocado Ice Pops

April 14, 2013 // 7:00 am

With Spring in full swing, ice cream trucks are making their neighborhood rounds. Although, if you’re not feeling up to the sprint down the street, here’s a recipe for creamy Avocado Ice Pops.

These might sound weird but think about it. Known for their silky texture, ripe avocados are really…

Taco Bell Vows to Be 20% Healthy by 2020

April 11, 2013 // 3:47 pm

Despite its recent release of the Doritos Locos Tacos Doritos, Taco Bell announced yesterday that they will be “exploring ways to offer more ‘balanced choices.’” It’s a move we’ve seen many fast food chains make — from McDonald’s to Burger King scrambling to revamp their menus according to…