Chiara Bradshaw

There many reasons cooks love cast iron pans. Cast iron is an excellent conductor of heat, heating consistently and evenly. It also goes from stove to oven, you can use cooking tools or utensils of any materials on it, and it cleans easily.…

There are many reasons to avoid eating traditional pasta. It is highly processed, and therefore, not all that nutritious. In a world where many people are trying to get back to whole grains, traditional pasta doesn’t fit in very well. Pasta…

If you’re feeling sluggish, less energetic, or just plain old, the problem may not be so much your age, but the way you eat. Believe it or not, modern science has pinpointed a number of foods that make you feel old and tired, as well as…

Okay, so no food is going to make you a genius if your IQ is average, but scientists do have evidence that some foods can perk up your brain. By incorporating these foods into your everyday menus, you’ll feel snappier and healthier. And…

Valentine’s Day is a special day, and what would it be without a romantic meal for two? What makes a meal romantic? Mostly attitude – your attitude and the attitude of your significant other. But you can help that romantic attitude along…

February 2nd is Candlemas – a holiday not everyone celebrates these days, but which is a great excuse for great food. During the 19th century, Candlemas was the to take a household inventory of how many candles needed to be purchased to get…

Butter is a vital ingredient in many foods, but are you using the right butter for the right dish? If you use the wrong type of butter, will your dish be ruined? Types of Butter Even at run-of-the-mill, chain grocery stores…

Servings : 4 Preparation Time : 20 Min. Cooking Time : 20 Min. Recommended Wine : Pouilly Fuisse Difficulty Level : Easy Cooking Recipe Ingredients : 4 Haddock Fillets Vegetables 2 Zucchini 2 Carrots…

Even those who don’t bake any other time of year begin gearing up for Christmas with baking. Baking traditions from all around the globe can be found in the United States, from German cookies that take weeks to prepare to simple gingerbread…

Johnny Appleseed is an American legend, and at least one reason apple (and apple pie) are considered "All American." Appleseed’s real name was John Chapman, and in the 18th and early 19th century, he longed for a land where apple trees were…