The Health Benefits of Your Favorite Spices
1. Black Pepper The most popular spice in the United States may also be an ally in your battle against holiday weight gain. A substance in black pepper called piperine may help block the formation of new fat cells, according to a recent study on mice from the Journal of...
Cook's Illustrated Product Reviews - Fall 2016
Trez is the Manager of our Lexington Store and every time a new Cook's Illustrated article comes out she is the first one to devour it word for word. We look forward to her “reviews” of the reviews as it helps us to do our jobs better and keep our...
Healthy Grilling with a Himalayan Salt Block
The Himalayan pink salt block is catching on and for good reason. Not only do these colorful prehistoric crystals make healthier, tastier and more interesting meals, they’re also pretty to look at! Cooking on a salt plate naturally adds the incredible health benefits of Himalayan pink salt into your food. Such...
Cook's Illustrated Equipment Reviews
For kitchen gadget enthusiasts as well as anyone who likes to cook, Cook's Illustrated equipment reviews are a great resource for finding out about new tools on the market. The following are just a few of their (and our!) favorites. ~ Â Paderno Tri-Blade Spiral Vegetable Slicer Spiral vegetable cutters,...