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The Politics of Food Labels

Think that “whole grain” breads deliver a healthy dose of fiber? Guess again! Food manufacturers have plenty of room for creativity on front-of-package labeling, says food exert Marion Nestle. ... More

Cranberry-Orange Corn Muffins

These muffins are my favorite during the holidays. I’ve been known to cheat and buy them at Whole Foods, but it’s nice to prepare a homemade batch for friends and family. And they’re perfect for breakfast, lunch, or the big holiday dinner. ... More
Banana Bread Recipes

Banana Bread Recipes

My family loves bananas; we eat two bunches a week, so it’s rare we have overly ripe, darkly spotted bananas around for baking. Last week, we overbought just so we could make banana bread. I love the below recipe because the bread comes out very moist, yet dense, with just the right amount of banana flavor complemented with chocolate chips. But it never bakes right. The center is never cooked through in the given amount of time and adding time makes the edges too brown and dry. ... More