Each Friday, we share five things that are getting buzz around the Cooking Light office—from what we’re reading around the Web, to what’s hot on Instagram, or even our latest favorite ingredient. This week, we’ve put together a few tips for enjoying a happy, healthy Memorial Day weekend. 1. Think ahead. Simple things like staying hydrated and reapplying sunscreen are essential during a weekend […]
Five on Friday: Elusive spring produce and how to look good on Mother’s Day
Each Friday, we share five things that are getting buzz around the Cooking Light offices—from what we’re reading around the Web, to what’s hot on Instagram, or even our latest favorite ingredient. 1. We’re still elated over the two James Beard Foundation Awards Cooking Light won last Friday night. The first award was for our cookbook, The New Way to Cook Light. We wrote […]
Cooking Light Wins 2 James Beard Foundation Awards
Last Friday night was a good night for Cooking Light! We won both of the James Beard Foundation Awards we were nominated for. The New Way to Cook Light won for best cookbook in the “Focus on Health” category. Executive Editor, Food Ann Taylor Pittman won in the Food and Culture category of the Journalism awards for her November 2012 […]
Do You Favor Obesity Laws In the US?
Editor Scott Mowbray asked readers’ opinions of Bloomberg’s soda law, nationwide calorie postings, and other government moves to curb the obesity epidemic. And readers responded! Here are some excerpts. Please add your own comments. No to the Mommy State I am not in favor of Obesity Laws. Once the government starts legislating what we can or can’t eat, where will […]
Five on Friday: Homebrewing and a Helping Hand with Easter Plans
Each Friday, we share five things that are getting buzz around the Cooking Light offices—from what we’re reading around the Web, to what’s hot on Instagram, or even our latest favorite ingredient. 1. The last time Mississippi made an appearance in a Five on Friday post, we didn’t shine the best spotlight on them. But this time, we’re giving them two thumbs […]
Five on Friday: George Clooney, St. Patrick’s Day, and Saturday Night Fun
Each Friday, we share five things that are getting buzz around the Cooking Light offices—from what we’re reading around the Web, to what’s hot on Instagram, or even our latest favorite ingredient. 1. Bad Food Bans. This week, Mississippi’s state senators and representatives passed a measure that would prevent cities or counties from banning a food based on its nutritional content. The bill […]
A Beautiful Seafood Lunch
We were thrilled Friday to join Southern Living for a chat, oyster tasting, and beautiful seafood lunch with Jim Gossen, former president of Louisiana Foods and hero of Gulf seafood. Jim told us that “sustainable” is more than just a politically correct term to arm yourself with at the fish counter—it’s about working with both small and commercial fishermen to […]
How to Make Your Own: Chocolate Treats
Instead of roaming drug store shelves for discounted Valentine’s candy (I’m not the only one, right?), I asked our resident dessert goddess, Deb Wise, for some tips on making simple, beautiful chocolate treats at home. First off, why do you love chocolate? What I love most about working with chocolate is a successful outcome. Chocolate can be rewarding and humbling, […]
