Feature Impact A healthy brain goes beyond reading exercises and completing puzzles — it extends to the kitchen, too. Emerging nutritional science is clear that what people eat doesn’t just fuel the b...

California Grape, Walnut and Endive Bites Servings: 6 12 large red and green Belgian endive leaves 1/3 cup blue cheese 12 black, green and red Grapes from California, quartered 1/4 cup coarsely choppe...

California Grape Fennel and Citrus Salad Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey sea salt, to taste 3 cups halved Grapes from California 3 fresh...

By CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI Norway brought one new experience after the other, most of which can’t be replicated anywhere else, but there is one culinary experience we have now made a regular part...

Want to make your vegetables taste better and have your friends love you? Char the hell out of some on the grill and then toss them in a bacon vinaigrette, using this recipe from my cookbook “Chasing ...

Watermelons are a summer treat. When the weather is stifling hot and appetites fade, cooling foods and drinks are essential. Thick, ruby-red slices of watermelon, as wide as dinner plates, provide nat...

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged h...

How Americans are Reviving ‘IRL’ Experiences with Drinks, Dinners and Beyond FEATURE IMPACT Real-world connection has become increasingly rare and if you’ve felt the effects, you’re not alone. After y...

There’s no better way to celebrate a meat-eating dad than with a juicy, gloriously messy, double-fisted burger. Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layer...

Not far from the Corniche along the Eastern Harbor in Alexandria, Egypt, there’s El Fallah, a tiny place that only makes one thing: liver sandwiches. You say liver sandwich in Alexandria and people kn...

Metro Creative Services Fresh ingredients can be components of a flavorful meal. Come the warmer weather, fresh ingredients also can help people avoid feeling sluggish after eating. This summer, fresh...

TOKYO (AP) — No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it themselves, even Japanese. The art of making sushi traditionally meant decades-long training to become a master. But times are c...

Feature Impact It’s often true that the best warm-weather meals, from filling breakfasts to flavorful dinners, are made with the freshest ingredients. To ensure your family’s favorite recipes are up t...

FEATURE IMPACT There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal ...

FEATURE IMPACT Living sustainably might include habits like recycling or composting, but you can go above and beyond by using food ingredients that are environmentally friendly. As a pioneer in humane...

Seared Strip Loin with Linguini Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 1 Niman Ranch Strip Loin Steak (6-8 ounces) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional to taste, divided 1 box (16 ounces) ling...

BY CHRISTINE HAINES For the MVI After spending nearly two weeks in Norway, my husband and I realized we had eaten few traditional Norwegian meals. Seriously, there really aren’t “Norwegian” restaurant...

A zingy mojo marinade should be in your grilling repertoire -- one that does double duty as both a marinade and a vibrant finishing sauce. “Mojo” is the Spanish word for Òsauce,Ó and it traces its roo...

Metro Creative Services Food features prominently when gathering for a game watch or tailgating outside the stadium of your favorite team. Perhaps no food is more synonymous with game day than chicken...

Metro Creative Services Cookies are a versatile treat that can incorporate a wide range of ingredients. There’s no rules when it comes to making cookies, which means amateur bakers can take to their k...