Michelle Klug

Recent Posts By Michelle Klug

Cheers to American Craft Beer Week: 5 Questions with the Brewers Association

It’s no secret craft beer is on the rise. We’re seeing more microbreweries and brew pubs sprout up around the country. May 13 to 19 is American Craft Beer Week, 7 days dedicated to the craft. But the proof is in the pudding, or in this case, the hops. Julia Herz, program director at the Brewers Association, tells us just […]

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Wine Down Friday: Q and A with Winemaker Rick Longoria

Wine expert Rick Longoria talked with Cooking Light about California wines and how the California wine industry has grown since the 1970s. What can you say about the growth of the American wine industry since you started out in the 1970s? There has been a tremendous growth. When I started in the wine business in 1974, there were 260 vineyards […]

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New Research Shows Fish Can Extend Your Life

If you follow nutrition or health news, you have probably heard that fish is healthy for a million different reasons: It’s good for your heart, it helps you lose weight, it’s high in protein, a good source of Omega-3s, etc. Well, here is one more reason to keep fish at the top of your grocery list. A recent research study […]

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How to Feel Full Throughout the Day: Health News Update

Doing this one simple thing in the morning can help you feel fuller throughout the day, a recent study says. Brain scans revealed a decrease in brain activity related to food cravings after participants ate this for breakfast. It also helped participants to reduce snacking on high-fat and sugary foods later into the evening. Watch our quick video to find […]

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40% of Parents Make This Mistake When Feeding Children

Parents, what are your thoughts on this study? Watch our 1-minute health news update and let us know what you think. What age did you introduce solid foods into your child’s diet? Moms with more than one child, did you feed solids earlier the second time around?

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Pair a Piney IPA with Herby Fish Tacos

Every Friday, we select a new beer, wine, or liquor to put through the tasting gauntlet. Here’s our latest pick. Spring has sprung which means one thing: The sessional beers are flowing. And we couldn’t be more excited. Gone are the heavy, dark porters and stouts. In are the fruity, hoppy ales and pilsners that are more appropriate for daydrinking […]

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My Spring Garden: Tales from a Plant Killer

Spring has sprung and (to my surprise) so has the container garden I planted a month ago. Let’s be clear, I’ve killed every plant that has ever been gifted to me, including multiple cacti. One might wonder how someone goes about killing a plant that needs virtually no water or attention and my answer is simple: sheer neglect. But since […]

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75% of Toddler Foods are High in Sodium: Health News Update

Moms and Dads, we’re sure you want the very best and healthiest food for your kids. And while you probably monitor fat and calories in your children’s food, there could be extra sodium sneaking in to prepackaged foods, which could cause health problems for children later on in life. Watch our newscast where we discuss this study, how much sodium […]

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Vote Cooking Light for Best Food Magazine!

Each year, “The Munchies” People Choice Food Awards recognizes the best of the best. From chefs to shows to foodie magazines, these awards give YOU the opportunity pick your culinary favorites. Presented by General Mills’ Tablespoon.com, nominees were selected by James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern and a panel of culinary experts. If you can’t get enough of Cooking Light, […]

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Health News Update: New Reasons to Drink Coffee, Higher Meat Prices & More

This week, on our health news roundup, we discuss how your coffee addiction might actually be beneficial, why meat products might take a toll on your wallet soon, and how one fast food chain is losing its yolks to make breakfast lighter. Watch our video and let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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