Anyone who spends time looking into popular trends in health and nutrition has probably heard about juicing. From promising to help you lose loads of weight, to cleansing your body to lowering cholesterol, juicing is a craze that often seems to travel into “cure-all” territory. While many of the claims about juicing have not been scientifically proven to be true, there are some benefits to . . . more »

How many times have you heard the saying, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” If what we eat in the morning is key to how the rest of our day will unfold, why do so many of us put so little effort into our breakfasts? According to an article published in September 2011 by the American Diabetes Association, skipping a morning meal . . . more »

I think we can all agree that some of the best, most flavorful food in the world originates from the multitude of cuisines found in Asia and its surrounding islands. From Chinese to Japanese to Thai food and more, the list goes on and on of delicious culinary treasures that anyone regardless of their nationality or ethnicity can enjoy. The only problem? Though generally quite . . . more »

Who doesn't remember that joyful feeling we experienced as a child opening a fresh Twinkie, finishing off a circus train shaped box of animal crackers or licking your fingers to get the last little bits in a bag of Corn Nuts. Those special snacks always inspire a nostalgic feeling for days past, and, unfortunately, remind us of how lacking in nutrition our treats really were. . . . more »

It seems like going gluten-free is the new thing to do in the world of diets and nutrition, but for those of us who suffer from Celiac's Disease, gluten sensitivities or wheat allergies, it's more than just a fad. But with all of the gluten-free products available out there, where do you even start if you're just beginning on your life without wheat? If your . . . more »

February 14th might be the day of love, but for so many of us it seems to be more like the day of indulging on candies, cookies, cake and chocolate. Want to celebrate Valentine's Day without ruining your diet? We have some books that can help you! Check out the list below for some healthy alternatives to the traditional Valentine's Day goodies and reserve your . . . more »

Have you been watching ABC's new hit show The Taste? If you have then you know that the premise of the show is that four succesful chefs, Ludo Lefebvre, Brian Malarkey, Nigella Lawson and Anthony Bourdain, selected unknowns to compete in a battle based on blind tastes. Each week, the up-and-coming chefs will prepare food and be eliminated if what they cook isn't up to . . . more »

We are all on the hunt for delicious, healthy and quick meals to take with us to work or school instead of the classic (but often boring) sandwich or leftovers. Well search no more: try salad in a jar! This handy idea is becoming more and more popular, and is an easy way to prepare tasty and nutritious meals for the whole week. The internet . . . more »

Still not quite sure what to make for your upcoming holiday parties? Christmas and New Year's are almost upon us, but there is still time to make sure that you and your family and friends eat delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen. If you're still deciding what to serve at that dinner party you have coming up, check out Diane Rossen Worthington's book . . . more »

Author and blogger Adam Roberts of amateurgourmet.com offers up a wealth of recipes, tips and tricks from some of America's top chefs in his new book Secrets of the Best Chefs. From all across the country and all types of cuisines, this beautifully photographed book is sure to delight with over 150 recipes from 50 chefs! Alice Waters, owner of the famous Chez Panisse restaurant . . . more »

Is all this rain making you feel cooped up inside at home? Why not do something fun to fight those rainy-day blues: bake a delicious treat! If you don’t already know, the Santa Clara County Library District owns thousands of cookbooks, enough to keep even the most ferocious chefs busy for days. Check out the list below of some of our newest arrivals that focus . . . more »