A few years ago, I was dining at a French restaurant. I ordered one of my favorites — a crock of French onion soup topped with a big crouton and Gruyere cheese. When it arrived, I eagerly dug in, only ...

When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

When it comes to culinary traditions, few are as diverse and complex as those hailing from the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean diet is considered by many to be a gold ...

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If you stock up on fresh food at your local farmer’s market, you’re already one step into eating an ayurvedic diet. This way of eating, which aims to balance your mind and body by returning to the ...

Cooking with spices and dried herbs adds unparalleled flavor to your cooking—but not all spices are created equal. Some of the options available in the supermarket spice aisle are less-than-fresh (at ...

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Two Ayurvedic cooking experts give tips on how to cook according to your dosha and the pantry staples every Ayurvedic kitchen has. According to both experts, living an Ayurvedic life is all about ...

A fragrant, long grain rice cultivated in India, characterized by grains that become fluffy and do not stick together when cooked. A high-protein, high-fiber legume that is a staple in Indian cuisine, ...