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Some duos just work. Chocolate and peanut butter. Popcorn and movies. Jeffrey and Ina Garten. ina and jeffrey garten Credit: Getty Images / Taylor Hill / Contributor These timeless pairings seem to simply always team up well. Although we’re sure Jeffrey and Ina have their “moments” just like every couple, they’ve been married for 52 years and their love for each other seems to grow stronger with each passing day—even spending the pandemic quarantining together....

Marcella Hazan Credit: Getty Images/Courtesy Photo When you’ve used a particular cookbook for a number of years, you develop a particular kind of one-way relationship with its author. So it is with me and the late Marcella Hazan. I’ve been cooking from her Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking for nearly all of the 30 years of the book’s existence. “Yes, you were so right about that, Marcella,” I’ve found myself saying as I’ve watched with relief as the milk finally sets around her slow-braised pork roast....

Signs You're Not Getting Enough Potassium and What to Do About It Potassium is known for its healthy abundance in foods like bananas, but many people don’t realize just how significant a mineral it is for many critical bodily functions. Other vitamins and minerals get a lot of attention—sodium, for example—but many of these nutrients rely on a healthy balance with potassium to keep your body functioning properly. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs that you’re running low so you can correct it....

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Calling all Trader Joe’s superfans! We just discovered a hidden feature on the website for the supermarket with a cult-like following that might inspire new bucket list adventures: The Top 10 Most Intriguing Trader Joe’s Stores. TJ’s is the grocery store that feels most similar to Cheers if you ask us. Familiar “regulars” are stocking the shelves, ringing those bells and scanning products to tuck into customers’ bags. And similar to the way that beloved hangout spot on that 1980’s sitcom reflected its hometown of Boston, each Trader Joe’s location aims to be “a distinct reflection of the neighborhood in which it resides....

edible garden plant zodiac Credit: EatingWell edible garden plant zodiac Credit: EatingWell edible garden plant zodiac Credit: EatingWell edible garden plant zodiac Credit: EatingWell Growing your own fresh herbs, fruit and veggies will not only upgrade your cooking game, but also save you money. And if you’re looking to brighten up your home garden, you might want to look to the stars for guidance. Of course, you can go with your palate preferences and plant ingredients you’d choose for recipes you whip up at home, but it’s fun to step outside your comfort zone, too....

Chances are, if you have put on a few pounds, the cause is deeper than eating too much junk food or skipping one too many workouts. Chronic, low-grade inflammation that swells in the body is to blame for this gain. And the relationship is cyclical. Weight and inflammation go hand in hand, and working to maintain a healthy weight through diet, exercise, sleep and stress management can help tame inflammatory markers as well....

The Charmins, Cottonelles and Quilted Northerns of the world are cranking out rolls as fast as possible, yet paper product aisles are still looking sparse in many parts of the country. Not to mention, nearly every online retailer is sold out, which has many Americans asking, “Why—and where—has all the toilet paper gone?” Toilet paper purchases jumped 213% year over year in the week of March 14, according to Nielsen data, as Americans stocked up to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic....

Japanese Miso Paste with Wooden Spoon. Credit: Getty Images / alpaksoy Japanese Miso Paste with Wooden Spoon. Credit: Getty Images / alpaksoy Japanese Miso Paste with Wooden Spoon. Credit: Getty Images / alpaksoy Japanese Miso Paste with Wooden Spoon. Credit: Getty Images / alpaksoy Miso soup, served alongside rice and pickles, forms the cornerstone of the traditional Japanese meal. But miso—the savory, fermented soybean paste now prized by chefs around the world—is more than just a quick and nutritious soup base....

poop emoji Getty / ivan101 | Credit: Getty / ivan101 poop emoji Getty / ivan101 | Credit: Getty / ivan101 poop emoji Getty / ivan101 | Credit: Getty / ivan101 poop emoji Getty / ivan101 | Credit: Getty / ivan101 | Credit: Getty / ivan101 We get it: The topic of poop isn’t nearly as beautiful or Instagram-friendly as something like hot chocolate bombs or jarcuterie. But one of our favorite docs, @theguthealthmd, is trying to change the conversation....

Everyone loves coffee (well, almost everyone). It’s the third most consumed beverage in the world (behind water and tea). In fact, more than 60% of Americans get their java fix every day, sipping 3 cups on average, according to the National Coffee Association. Some people are hooked on it for the energy boost, others for the flavor. Some even savor a warm cup after a big meal, or pair it with dessert....

snoop dogg Getty / | Credit: Getty / snoop dogg Getty / | Credit: Getty / snoop dogg Getty / | Credit: Getty / snoop dogg Getty / | Credit: Getty / | Credit: Getty / If you’ve heard about or watched any of the Emmy-nominated VH1 series Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party or their follow-up Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Challenge, you know that Snoop is so much more than a rapper....

Aldi Food Store Credit: Adobe Stock / JHVEPhoto Aldi Food Store Credit: Adobe Stock / JHVEPhoto Aldi Food Store Credit: Adobe Stock / JHVEPhoto Aldi Food Store Credit: Adobe Stock / JHVEPhoto With St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness and warmer weather on the horizon, we had high hopes for the Aldi Finds for the month ahead. It’s tough to top January’s whole-wheat protein waffles and February’s wildly-affordable lobster tails, but the supermarket has us so inspired this month, we’re assembling one of our biggest roundups yet of must-have Aldi Finds....

A well-stocked freezer is the answer to those quick, last-minute meals as well as those late-night munchies. Keeping your freezer stocked with healthy items that come together quickly— like frozen vegetables, ravioli and pizza crust—can help to take the stress out of meal planning and make your weeknights easier. To help you save time in the kitchen, we’ve compiled a list of the top freezer essentials to keep on hand for fast meals ready in 15 minutes flat....

Sicilian Marinated Olives Sicilian Marinated Olives Sicilian Marinated Olives Sicilian Marinated Olives We know olives are healthy. After all, they’re the basis of olive oil and a core component of the Mediterranean Diet. But what are the known health benefits of an actual olive? We took a look at the nutrition facts for olives and the research around how healthy they are. Here’s what we found. Olive Nutrition And how do the olive varieties differ nutritionally?...

Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper Credit: Sur La Table Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper Credit: Sur La Table Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper Credit: Sur La Table Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper Credit: Sur La Table Whenever I find myself craving an afternoon snack, I try to pick foods that are healthy and will keep me satisfied until my next meal. And there’s no better option than popcorn! Popcorn is high in fiber and low in calories (a 1-ounce serving of kernels gets you 3 cups of popped corn and contains about 100 calories), plus it’s just delicious....

man and woman in front of garden Credit: Roy Ritchie man and woman in front of garden Credit: Roy Ritchie man and woman in front of garden Credit: Roy Ritchie man and woman in front of garden Credit: Roy Ritchie At 139 square miles, Detroit is massive—big enough to fit Boston, Manhattan and San Francisco inside it. But ever since the city’s car industry boom in the 1950s was followed by a bust that culminated with the city filing for bankruptcy in 2013, what stands out among its sprawling landscape are tens of thousands of abandoned homes and decrepit lots....

Who doesn’t love grabbing a handful of grapes for an afternoon snack? Whether you freeze them for an icy treat or snack on a few in the middle of a meeting, grapes are the kind of juicy, refreshing fruit that’s hard to resist. And a new snack hack from one of our favorite Trader Joe’s influencers takes your classic handful of grapes to the next level. Natasha Fischer, the mind behind @traderjoeslist, posted a mouthwatering Instagram reel we can’t wait to replicate....

Whether it’s tasty vegetable sides in the freezer aisle that help make getting a healthy dinner on the table a cinch or unique, craveable snacks for our office desk stash, Trader Joe’s always has our backs when it comes to keeping us and our families nourished on any budget. The beloved grocer’s latest product launch has arrived just in time for the return of the dreaded carpool line and is sure to become an instant hit: egg bites....

dairy Though the low-fat craze has come and gone, many of the beliefs we have about fat are tough to let go of. Recent research raises new questions about fat and its role in health, particularly when it comes to saturated fat. It’s hard to know what to believe. It’s true that fat-at 9 calories per gram-has more calories per gram than proteins or carbs (which each have just 4 calories per gram)....