A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou was good enough for 10th-century Persian mathematician and poet Omar Khayyam. For many of us, all these years later, at least that…
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The 2 Types of Olive Oil You Should Always Have in Your Kitchen, According to Martha Stewart
Olive oil has long been a cooking staple around the world. In fact, its use likely dates back centuries, all the way to the days of the Roman Empire. Today, the olive…
Experts Weigh In On Netflix’s ‘Hack Your Health’ Recommendation to Eat 20 Types of Plants a Week
Have you ever wondered why your energy crashes shortly after eating a doughnut? Or why fibrous plant foods keep us full and regular? It turns out, what you feed your gut—or, the…
6 Types of Sugar Decoded: What's Right for Your Cooking and Baking Needs?
Sugar is a big part of most people’s lives. It’s in everything from cakes and syrups to sauce and yogurt. It’s hard to avoid sugar (which is actually the generic name for…
The Best Types of Lettuce: From Crisp Romaine to Buttery Oakleaf (Plus, Recipes!)
Lettuce is an underrated vegetable. Frequently part of the supporting cast and rarely the star of a meal, it’s often overlooked for its versatility. But this nutritious, spring leafy green has plenty…
9 Types of Vegan Leather Coming for Cowhide
Vegan leather hasn’t always had the best reputation. Synonymous with fast fashion, it’s been known for falling apart, scuffing easily, and just not standing up to the durability of the real thing….
The Health Benefits of Winter Squash (Plus, 7 Types to Try)
Fall and winter bring some of our favorite seasonal ingredients, such as apples, cranberries, Brussels sprouts, and winter squash. Tender and nutty with undertones of sweetness when cooked, winter squash refers to…