Fruit salad might seem like a lazy person’s potluck dish of choice, but there’s no doubt it can be a refreshing, delicious and healthy treat. Fruit salad requires minimal effort and skill to prepare, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. With just a few simple tweaks, you can elevate your fruit salad to gourmet level. With so many delicious fruits in season right now, and more on the way, making an impressive fruit salad is a no-brainer.… Read more »

Are you getting enough protein? Most sources suggest it should make up about 20 to 30 percent of your daily calories. If you’re active and athletic, you might want to aim for the higher end, since protein is essential for repairing muscles. So what are the best ways to bump up your intake?… Read more »

So I’m eating dinner the other night at my girl Hez’s house and she channels Martha and throws down this incredible chicken parm complete with a fresh sprig of basil and strategically placed droplets of sauce all served on a plate the size of a hubcap. My mouth started to water and (after 2-4 pictures) I immediately cut myself an edge piece and allowed my mind to me temporarily blown.… Read more »

When it’s cold and grey outside, we get to enjoy a little burst of summery sunshine in the form of the mightiest member of the citrus family, the grapefruit, which reaches its peak season in the winter months.… Read more »

If you landed on this page because you realized what day it is tomorrow, don’t panic. I’m sure you’re not the only guy who googled last minute Valentine’s ideas today. With only a few hours to spare before the most romantic day of the year, you may feel anxious, heart … Read more »

You’re an adult now. You’ve graduated from that stage where all you cook for dinner is Shake ‘n’ Bake chicken and stir-fry-in-a-bag. You’ve come to a point where you actually enjoy cooking and you don’t always have to follow a recipe. Good for you! So why are you still working with that basic IKEA kitchen starter kit your mom … Read more »

The cast iron skillet is probably one of the most cherished of cooking vessels, handled with care and passed down from generation to generation. The skillet is the most popular type of this cookware, but cast iron comes in a variety of forms, from pots and pans of all sizes to vessels made for cooking very specific things.… Read more »