For special occasions or when you have guests over, setting the table properly can add to a meal’s charm. With all the extra utensils and tableware, though, it can be hard remembering where exactly everything should go. Here are some guidelines for proper table setting. More »
Not eating while you’re doing other things is pretty standard advice when you’re trying to lose weight or modify your diet, but it’s not just folk wisdom. A study by Bristol University confirms that eating at the screen doesn’t leave you satisfied and might lead you to snack later. More »
The majority of eating advice centres on losing weight. Instead, let’s look at how changing what you eat can help fend off mid-day energy slumps and blah feelings from your work day. More »
The time you’re spending mincing and prepping your ingredients? The money you’re spending on pre-sliced vegetables and salad dressing? Food writer and home cooking authority Mark Bittman tells us how to stop inflicting such pain in the kitchen and just get cooking. More »
Scientists looking deep into garlic odour recently came to the conclusion that it’s water and fat that reduce garlic breath, so milk is the perfect delivery vehicle. Consider milk, a non-skim latte or even ice cream as a post-pasta breath fixer. More »
Needing to have your food kept extra mild at all times can curtail your enjoyment of new foods, as well as your dinner invitations from established kitchen wizards. The Serious Eats blog suggests some wise gradual steps toward a tougher tongue. More »
Everyone knows eating until you’re full is a surefire way to overeat. Researchers studying eating habits found that participants were unable to gauge portions based on feelings of fullness; instead, seeing a portion size is critical to dietary moderation. More »
Many people working on getting in shape find that they frequently crave food in between meals, if you’re trying to cut down on your in-between snacking, these simple deterrents can help. More »
If you like documenting a good meal and enjoy checking out the delicious culinary delights other foodies are finding, Foodspotting offers a platform for cataloguing and browsing delicious eats from around the world. More »
