Mesclun: Specialty Baby Salad Greens

Mesclun: Specialty Baby Salad Greens

A quick look-up in a dictionary for the word ‘mesclun’ will yield a simple definition: a salad made of greens and herbs. If you take a closer look at the different mesclun salad mixes in the produce section, you’ll find a wide array of baby 

Rice: Identifying and Cooking Different Types Including Short Grain, Long Grain, and Glutinous Rice

Rice: Identifying and Cooking Different Types Including Short Grain, Long Grain, and Glutinous Rice

Rice is a good staple item in any pantry – it keeps well and is sodium-free and gluten-free. And since plain rice contains about 100 calories per 1/2 cup serving, it’s great for low-fat diets as well. Rice is a grain, and the kernel is 

Differences Between Tofu, Tempeh, and Hatcho Miso Soybean Paste

Differences Between Tofu, Tempeh, and Hatcho Miso Soybean Paste

Soybeans are an excellent source of lowfat protein, and fit into many meals. Tofu, tempeh, and soybean paste all have different uses and properties to them. Soybeans are an excellent source of protein and can be processed and served in a number of ways. Soybeans 

The Skinny on Dietary Fats: Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fats

The Skinny on Dietary Fats: Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fats

While dietary fat is something every body needs, there are good and bad choices in choosing ones to cook with. Here are the basic types, examples and substitutions. Dietary fat is broken into these major categories: saturated, unsaturated (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), Trans fats, and dietary