Lileks, James
When you grill red meat to the point of well-done, it changes the chemical and molecular structure of the meat. You’re better off baking, broiling, or preparing meat in a skillet than on the grill. Refined Sugar: The biggest cancer causing food (by far) is high-fructose corn syrup (...
A few years ago, I randomly started being really afraid of forgetting a metal item in the microwave and turning it on. It really scares me and makes me nervous about using the microwave but I keep praying that nothing ever happens. The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done – I was in...
so I plan on purchasing the Micro-Pop Popcorn Popper to make my popcorn a little healthier since no butter or oil is required to make the snack. (You can, of course, add butter or oil if you want to.) Plus, the glass vessel fits right in the microwave, finishes popping in thr...
If you want to just make the grated salad version: Peel the shallot and the beets and put them through the shredder blade of the food processor, or pulse to grate. Don’t overprocess. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing, leaving out the herbs. Toss the dressing with the sh...
(even those big kids will be able to get in on the fun!) Treat yourself to a peep or two (be careful though–they contain tons of empty calories for us grown-ups and will give a sugar high to your students if too many are consumed). So if you want to find a place for them ...
If this happens, do not wake him or her. Do not overfeed your baby. Overfeeding means your baby gets too many calories during a feeding. This may cause him or her to gain weight too fast. Do not try to continue to feed your baby when he or she is no longer hungry....
What Happens to the Body When We Drink Too Much Tea? There is a lot of debate over the health benefits of tea. Some people believe that drinking too much tea can cause weight gain. However, there are some studies that suggest that drinking more than one cup a day may help with weight...
Plus, The Bayou is the kind of unique, locally owned operation we should all strive to support, especially on a day like today, which happens to be Small Business Saturday. Tell them The Saboscrivner sent ya, and I guarantee you’ll have a great meal, but they will have no idea what...
The seeds inside the fruit of a plant must be redistributed to make new plants, a process called seed dispersal. In nature this often happens when the fruit ripens and falls off the plant onto the ground. The flesh of the fruit rots and exposes the seed inside, which is fertilized...