Texarkana Gazette

Food

For your health, eat a rainbow Do you know what makes fruits and vegetables so good for you? Phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are literally natural plant (phyto) chemicals: compounds in plants (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes) that contribute to their color, taste, and smell. Published Jan. 18 2021 @ 4:56pm

Three hearty soup recipes to get you through winter Though the start of 2021 certainly looks and feels different from Januarys past, certain aspects of the new year remain the same. For many, that is taking the time to reset mentally, emotionally and physically. by The Washington Post Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:21pm

Grain bowl comes together quickly Did you overindulge over the holidays? Me, too. Which is why like so many others whose pants are just a little too tight, I have have vowed to eat a little more mindfully in this new year. Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:18pm

Trend forecasters predict changes in restaurants, diets "It seems absurd to wonder if kalettes will be next year's hit vegetable." Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:14pm

Missing movie theater popcorn: make it at home Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, I went to the movies a lot, often alone, and I'd see pretty much anything, because the golden-salty greatness that is movie theater popcorn makes seeing almost anything worthwhile. by The Seattle Times Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:12pm

Ten cooking tips for your new air fryer The air fryer first debuted in 2010 for the fry-loving, small-kitchen-having European market. Its popularity continued to expand even into Christmas as they were popular holiday gifts. Let's explore what they are and how they work. Although we are told they are good for "fried" foods. They also have other uses. by Carla Due Published Jan. 12 2021 @ 5:04pm

Ten cooking tips for your new air fryer The air fryer first debuted in 2010 for the fry-loving, small-kitchen-having European market. Its popularity has continued to expand even into Christmas as they were popular holiday gifts. Let's explore what they are and how they work. Although we are told they are good for "fried" foods. They also have other uses. Published Jan. 11 2021 @ 5:30pm

Comfort me with cookies; the nation responds to the coronavirus The year 2020 is finally coming to its decaying, putrescent end. So now is a good moment to look back and contemplate just what it was that helped get us through this most abhorrent of times. by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:14pm

Your cooking resolutions for 2021 | Resolve to cook more good food by starting with a few simple goals Speaking of home cooking, I was strolling through a cemetery the other day, the historic Graceland on Chicago's North Side. Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:13pm

For winter, it's Swedish Meatballs in Cream Sauce Of all the dishes made with ground beef, meatballs are probably my favorite. There's something just so comforting about the golf ball-size globes of meat, which depending on how much time you have to spare, can be fried, baked, steamed or braised in sauce. Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:12pm

Toast Yay!: New Girl Scout cookie variety on its way Remember last January, when the Girl Scouts announced that 2020 would be the last year for Thanks-A-Lot cookies? Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:11pm

One-pot chicken orzo soup perfect for a cold winter night Here's a warm, comforting and easy take an old favorite, chicken noodle soup. Using cooked chicken, either rotisserie or from the deli, cuts down on the cooking time. Parsnips add a hint of sweetness and fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese add a flavorful touch. This is a one-pot meal that's perfect for a winter's evening. Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:09pm

Is your appetite ruled by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. by Carla Due Published Jan. 5 2021 @ 7:06pm

Is your appetite rules by hunger or emotions? Did you find yourself eating over the holidays even when you weren't hungry? Food is a source of nourishment, but food can also be used to alleviate loneliness, depression, boredom, anger and even happiness. If you found yourself eating after experiencing one of the above, and you weren't hungry, this is called emotional eating. by Carla Due Published Jan. 4 2021 @ 4:38pm