Americans eat oats for breakfast and in the occasional cookie. Scots eat them for breakfast, too…and for lunch and dinner and everything in between. They eat them in scones and stews and porridges and even with fish. And why not? Not only are oats one of the most nutrient-rich grains on the planet, they have [...]
Eggs used to be one of the bad guys–remember the days of Egg Beaters? Omelettes made with only the egg whites? For a while, it seemed like anyone foolish enough to eat the yolk was asking for a coronary incident. More-knowledgeable heads have prevailed, though, and current research indicates that very few of us have [...]
Celery root–or celeriac, as it’s sometimes called–is a type of celery cultivated specifically for its root. Though the stalk is edible and tastes a bit like the celery we’re accustomed to, the true appeal of celeriac lies underground. Due to its irregular surface, the knotted, knobbly root can be a bit tricky to peel, but [...]
