food experts

Wine & Cocktail Recipes

Delicious sangria recipes

What’s better than beer and wine at summertime party? Sangria! This light refreshing drink is a great alternative to the mundane and...

Sleep

Foods that help you sleep better

According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 70 million people in the US are affected by a chronic sleep disorder...

Dieting & Nutrition

5 Diet tips for dining out

Whether you have a job that requires wining and dining clients, a family whose "get togethers" mean a big meal out, or simply have...

Family Recipes

Tasty recipes to make with kids

What better way to spend quality time with the kiddos than teaching them a few things in the kitchen? We all know kids love to play...

Family Recipes

Delicious on-the-go meals & snacks

Sometimes, a quick summer vacation isn’t as relaxing as it should be. Beat the stress and create a mobile meal that has staying...

Dieting & Nutrition

Deciphering food labels

Now that you’re finally familiar with food labeling jargon such as fat free, calorie free and trans fat free, manufacturers have...

Road Trips & Air Travel

6 Road trip foods (kid friendly, bikini friendly!)

Check out these road trip foods and snacks - perfect for your next road trip excursion, whether it is to the beach with the girls,...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Giada dishes her best summer entertaining recipes & tips

Cher, Madonna, Paris … Giada? In the food world, Giada De Laurentiis is as much a household name as any pop star. Now in addition to...

Decor & Themes

5 Fancy Food Show highlights from a true foodie

The Fancy Food Show in New York City is the Holy Mecca of gourmet food goodness. I had the opportunity to explore the products of...

Dieting & Nutrition

Managing your calorie intake while on vacation

Vacation is rewarding, just as food is rewarding. Danger comes into play when vacation eating turns into vacation binging. It’s...

Summer Recipes

Next Food Network Star 4th of July challenge

Fans of the reality competition The Next Food Network Star will recognize these crackerjack cooks competing for the big prize -...

Cooking Tips & Trends

Sprinkles diva dishes on Cupcake Wars

Candace Nelson, Sprinkles founder, knows her cupcakes. This season, she’s lending her Jedi baking skills as a judge of the Food...

Budget Cooking

Budget meal planning tips & recipes from Melissa d'Arabian

As moms, we know what it’s like to have the well-being of others resting on our shoulders, so my cooking style has evolved since...

Cooking Tips & Trends

Katie Lee's girl's guide to grilling

When the sun comes out, I love to invite my friends and family over for a fun and relaxing backyard barbecue. While the grill is...

Low Fat Recipes

Healthy salads for the family

Wellspring Camps, a weight loss organization for young adults and families, has developed these healthy salad recipes to get your...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

Coffee tips from a master taster

Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just a plain old Folgers kind of gal, brewing the perfect cup of coffee isn't always easy....

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

10 Healthy family food tips

With the everyday challenges of life -- work, school, the laundry -- eating healthy can be an added stress. Many families opt for...

Budget Cooking

5 Tips for grocery savings

Every mom needs to save right now, especially during the summer months. Somehow those grocery dollars just don’t stretch as far when...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

A guide to eating colorful fruits and veggies

Why is it important to eat lots of different colored fruits and vegetables? Because each colored vegetable and fruit has unique...

Child Development & Health

Make your child a healthy eater

"Don't eat that crap!" I heard a parent say as she ripped a bag of potato chips out of the hand of her child. How many times have...

Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

Simple swaps for healthier lunches

A healthy school lunch is crucial for keeping your children performing at their peak in the classroom and on the playground or...