Magnetic induction stoves solve the pitfalls of traditional electric stove tops
Cities like San Francisco and Ojai have voted to ban the use of natural gas in new construction projects, opting for all-electric homes for the environmental and indoor air quality benefits they provide. As we move toward this new generation of construction, magnetic induction offers solutions to Read More...
How to cook using your old Christmas tree
The early days of January are the time of year where we start seeing old Christmas trees lying on the side of the road, but if you have yet to toss out your old tree, Julia Georgallis has a recommendation for you: try eating it! In her new book titled How to Eat Your Christmas Tree, Georgallis Read More...
The best things in life are free: 3 gifts that don’t cost a penny
When it comes to happiness, enjoying memorable experiences has been found to provide more long-lasting joy for people than receiving material gifts. At a time where we could also use a bit more happiness, here are 3 experience-based gifts you can give your loved ones that don’t cost a penny. Read More...
Drying your own herbs is easier than you think
Dried herbs have great cooking and self care uses, but they can be surprisingly expensive. Luckily, if you have herbs growing in your garden, it’s incredibly easy to dry them yourself. You will probably even get a fresher flavor from them. To dry herbs, start by washing them and laying them Read More...
Cooking tip: How to remove toxins from rice but keep the nutrients
Rice is nice, but the problem with this widely-consumed food is that it’s very high in arsenic compared to most other foods. In fact, rice absorbs nearly 10 times as much toxic inorganic arsenic as other cereal crops. That’s because rice is grown in flooded rice fields, making it easy for the Read More...
Why Ceylon cinnamon deserves a spot on your spice rack
This might come as a surprise, but apparently there are more than 300 known species of cinnamon on our planet. And while many of them are great, there’s one that stands out from the rest: Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is one of the most sought after cinnamons worldwide, featuring a subtle, Read More...
Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season
Whether you find cooking to be a beautiful art or a messy ordeal, you have every reason to teach your kids how to cook if you’re a parent. With the holidays coming and kids getting time off from school, now is the perfect time to teach your little one(s) how to be a chef. It’s been said that Read More...
Forget finicky food
Instead of scanning labels, give the kids some authentic home cooking. Elbrich Fennema | April/May 2010 issue It’s really not fair to label kids as finicky eaters if lactose makes them break out or preservatives make them itch. We should, instead, focus on finicky food. All things considered, Read More...
The Tao of arugula
How to get maximum flavor with minimum effort. Elbrich Fennema | Sept/Oct 2009 issue To achieve a harmonious life, the Taoists propagated a curious recommendation: wu wei, or do by not doing. In our action-oriented society, not doing something is underappreciated. Of course, not doing isn't the Read More...
Try a little bubbly
Elbrich Fennema | August 2009 issue Photograph: Pieter de Swart "Laughter kills fear," writes Umberto Eco in his novel The Name of the Rose, which probably explains why laughing is considered healthy. When fear arises in the kitchen, it tends to be about the fear of failure. A simple Read More...