This App Locates Farmer’s Markets and Hours of Operation So You Don’t Have To

April 5, 2013 // 1:37 pm

Dedicated foodies looking to score cheap and tasty produce have relied on farmer’s markets’ seasonal and local offerings for years, but the age-old practice of buying food directly from farmers has taken a big technological leap with the introduction of the Farmstand iOS app.

Suddenly, Eating Your Veggies Ain’t So Bad: Sriracha Peas

March 25, 2013 // 10:37 am

This.

This should have been done decades ago. I mean, Hapi already has those delectable Wasabi Peas. And while most of us are almost sort of mature enough to choke down our veggies without too much cajoling (because we feel guilty about eating that third cookie otherwise),…

Can the Mediterranean Diet Make You Less Depressed?

February 8, 2013 // 6:00 am

Apparently, the science of “healthy fats” and something called BDNF, a protein that controls certain brain functions,  has been linked to mental disorders like schizophrenia and depression. Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (like fish and nuts, staples of the Mediterranean diet, which also includes more fresh…

Taco Bell Pulls Ad That Hates On Vegetables

January 30, 2013 // 7:00 am

Taco Bell will be pulling one of its commercials where it basically clowned on “Veggie Guy.”

We all know “Veggie Guy,” he doesn’t know what to bring to the party on gameday, stops by the local supermarket and buys a platter of cold vegetable sticks.

If you’re a sports fan you’ve…

Make Up for Holiday Gluttony with these Cucumber Subs

December 29, 2012 // 8:00 am

This Cucumber Sub is an ingenious recipe from Make the Best of Everything that’s both airy and thankfully, yummy. Simply slice open a cucumber, scoop out the seeds and fill with your favorite deli meats and veggies. It’s a clever way to make your regular sandwich a…

Entire Tray of Veggies Covered in Chocolate, Because This is America

July 2, 2012 // 12:13 pm

This is the perfect Independence — or any other — Day recipe for those of you who can’t decide whether you want to make an appetizer or dessert to take to that blazingly-hot cook out.

It’s a desstizer. It’s an appessert. It’s a chocolate-covered veggie tray! Significantly easier than the…

Adventure: Which Wich (Fullerton, CA)

April 3, 2011 // 10:00 pm

One thing that helps me persevere through the long days of being a student is the new and convenient sandwich joint right across campus known as Which Wich. The expanding sandwich chain makes use of its understanding that their customers aren’t all the same, allowing a level of customizability…

Craving: 4th of July Barbecue

July 4, 2009 // 8:49 am

Happy 4th of July! Celebrate it with some good old fashion barbecue! Grill up some Cajun chicken and a Porterhouse fillet with some veggies and you got yourself a feast! O yeah, and don’t forget the bacon! (PicThx NicnBill)