http://www.sheknows.com/authors/karen-miner/articles Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:32:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954253/new-study-links-red-meat-consumption-to-premature-death A new study has people talking about red meat and the effect eating it has on the body. Read on to see what a registered dietitian has to say on the subject. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/954253/new-study-links-red-meat-consumption-to-premature-death Karen Miner Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953925/new-ben-and-jerrys-flavor-supports-gay-marriage-in-britain Ben & Jerry’s apple pie ice cream has a new name as the company shows its support of gay marriage in Britain. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953925/new-ben-and-jerrys-flavor-supports-gay-marriage-in-britain Karen Miner Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953483/celebrate-pi-day-with-a-piece-of-pie Pi Day may be a holiday celebrated mostly in the math world, but here in the food world, we think it’s also a great excuse to eat pie! Not that we really need an excuse to eat delicious baked goods. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953483/celebrate-pi-day-with-a-piece-of-pie Karen Miner Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953465/easy-but-elegant-easter-brunch-menu Easter and brunch go hand in hand. Before the egg hunting starts, serve up an easy but elegant menu with fresh vegetables and hearty potatoes. And don’t forget the Champagne bar. Mimosas for everyone! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953465/easy-but-elegant-easter-brunch-menu Karen Miner Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953309/3-easter-candy-martini-recipes Easter is all about candy, candy and more candy! Why not liven things up a bit and drink it too? With candy cocktail recipes like these, the adults may have more fun than the kids this year. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953309/3-easter-candy-martini-recipes Karen Miner Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953301/chocolate-lava-cakes-with-cadbury-eggs-recipe Just when you thought Easter couldn’t get any sweeter…how about adding candy to dessert? It’s hard to go wrong when you combine one of the most popular Easter candies with chocolate. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953301/chocolate-lava-cakes-with-cadbury-eggs-recipe Karen Miner Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953075/pink-slime-being-served-in-school-lunches Pink slime is back in the news again. After being eliminated from fast food chain hamburgers, the substance is finding its way into school cafeterias. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/953075/pink-slime-being-served-in-school-lunches Karen Miner Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952975/5-energizing-juice-recipes-for-daylight-savings-time Do you dread daylight savings because it wreaks havoc on your body’s clock, leaving you feeling sluggish for a week? This spring, combat your energy loss with a healthy dose of fruits and vegetables with some juice recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952975/5-energizing-juice-recipes-for-daylight-savings-time Karen Miner Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:58:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952763/the-lindt-gold-bunny-is-giving-back Waking up on Easter morning and running out to see what the Easter Bunny left you is a memory that most people have. Along with hunting for eggs, Easter is synonymous with chocolate bunnies. When shopping for Easter candy this year, you can make a choice to help donate to a worthy cause. Read on to find out more. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952763/the-lindt-gold-bunny-is-giving-back Karen Miner Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:37:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952641/a-disturbing-trend-more-cavities-in-children In a disturbing trend, it is becoming more common for children to be treated under general anesthesia for major dental work. No parent wants to see their child go through this, and by making some changes to diet and hygiene habits, you can steer clear of the operating room. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952641/a-disturbing-trend-more-cavities-in-children Karen Miner Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:46:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952175/top-chef-texas-the-finale All the drama, tears and cooking are over and so is Top Chef Texas. After battling it out in the finale, Paul Qui beat out Sarah Grueneberg and is going home with $125,000. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952175/top-chef-texas-the-finale Karen Miner Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951875/get-your-daily-dose-of-vitamin-c Spring is on its way and we’re getting ready to bid winter adieu. But just because cold and flu season is coming to an end, don’t let your defenses down when it comes to your daily intake of vitamin C. This important vitamin and antioxidant helps your body all year long. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951875/get-your-daily-dose-of-vitamin-c Karen Miner Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951421/thin-mint-cookie-tart-recipe Birds are chirping, flowers are starting to bloom, the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. That can only mean one thing: It’s Girl Scout cookie time! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951421/thin-mint-cookie-tart-recipe Karen Miner Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:52:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951417/food-additives-that-will-make-you-squirm Harmful additives and questionable preparation processes have long been a hot topic of discussion in the food world, but how many of us really know the details? Some of the ingredients in the foods we eat everyday may surprise you. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/951417/food-additives-that-will-make-you-squirm Karen Miner Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Mardi Gras is synonymous with many things: beads, Bourbon Street, Hurricane cocktails, Cajun food, and of course, King Cake. In the midst of Mardi Gras celebrations, it’s hard to miss the colorful dessert known as King Cake dusted with green, gold and purple sugar and containing a special surprise for one lucky eater. What better time to try this sweet treat than on Fat Tuesday? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950671/the-history-of-king-cake Karen Miner Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950089/the-high-price-of-k-cup-coffee Do you enjoy your morning cup of coffee at home as a way of saving money? Although you are likely still paying less than visiting the local coffee shop, the cost for K-Cups may be much higher than you realize. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/950089/the-high-price-of-k-cup-coffee Karen Miner Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949339/pecan-crusted-catfish-recipe-for-mardi-gras While some of us are busy in New Orleans collecting beads and drinking Hurricanes on Bourbon Street, others see Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, as a delicious excuse to eat all the rich and fatty foods they can. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/949339/pecan-crusted-catfish-recipe-for-mardi-gras Karen Miner Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948255/grammy-cocktail-party-menu The Grammy after parties in Hollywood pull out all the stops with expensive Champagne and delectable catered bites, but you don’t have to spend top dollar to throw a Tinseltown-worthy bash at home. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948255/grammy-cocktail-party-menu Karen Miner Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948215/30-minute-valentines-day-dinner-recipes Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which makes it difficult to cook an elaborate meal after a long day of work. But a great meal doesn’t always have to take hours to prepare, and it doesn’t have to mean a sacrifice on flavor either. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948215/30-minute-valentines-day-dinner-recipes Karen Miner Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:49:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948209/wing-bowl-xx-kobayashi-takes-the-title Takeru Kobayashi is the new SportsRadio 94 WIP’s Wing Bowl XX champion after a sound defeat of Joey Squibb. Just how many chicken wings does it take to make you the champ? A stunning 337 wings! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/948209/wing-bowl-xx-kobayashi-takes-the-title Karen Miner