Last week on Top Chef: New York, Christmas came early for the chefs, as the Quick Fire involved cooking for television host, author, and magazine publisher Martha Stewart. Once again, Ariane took the prize for another simple yet tasty dish. Then, for the challenge, the chefs had to use their skills to give back to [...]

Leave it to New York City to not only host one of the coolest foodie events ever, but also provide the backdrop for the ever-addictive “Top Chef” on Bravo. But before we talk boob tube, let’s talk festival. Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival [...]

Even if you try to grow organic produce in your garden, you could be tainting it with lead from your garden hose. PVC is what’s typically used to make garden hoses, as well as the brass nozzles on hoses, and in producing PVC, lead is often added as a stabilizer. The hot sun can make [...]

May is National Salad Month, a time to celebrate warmer weather with fresh produce. The rule of thumb is the more colorful your salad is, the healthier it will be. But there’s also a common misconception that as long as you’re eating a salad, you’re making a healthy choice. For the most part, that can [...]