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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is an herb that has a lemon scent and has been used for more than 2,000 years for its medical properties in cultures around the world. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now cultivated in several countries including North Africa and Western Asia.

Lemon balm contains a variety of compounds, including ...Read more

Spring can have surprising weather swings from sunny, warm days to rainy, cold ones. This soup is always appreciated at those unexpected chilly times.

A wonderful weekday main course soup for lunch or dinner, this soup is full of flavor, color and very hearty; a meal in one. Split peas don’t need soaking, so you can make this in about an hour...Read more

We enjoyed great grilled steaks, cooked over hardwood and seasoned with plenty of Greek olive oil at Manari Taverna on a recent trip to Athens. The accompanying thick slices of super-ripe tomatoes are topped with green olives. Likewise, it featured plenty of delicious, fruity Greek olive oil.

Inspired, tins of olive oil returned home with us. ...Read more

The two star flavors of these lemon ricotta cookies hail directly from southern Italy, where both are in abundance. As they say, “If they grow together, they go together,” so it’s no surprise that the pair work perfectly in this one-bowl take on a classic ...Read more

Crunchy, fresh vegetables paired with tender cubes of chicken create a dinner salad that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. The chicken is tossed in a tangy dressing that lightly coats every ingredient, bringing a bright and savory taste to each bite.

The crisp lettuce, colorful vegetables and juicy pieces of chicken provide a variety of ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Steve Sando started his Bean Club as a joke in 2013.

The idea seemed silly at first — who would be interested in a bean box subscription? Yet it was this concept that would attract thousands of bean lovers several years later, becoming a national phenomenon for the bean community.

Sando started selling curated selections of ...Read more

DETROIT — Long gone are the days when you had to pick up a phone attached to a wall and order a pizza.

Now, artificial intelligence can do it for you.

Detroit-based brand Little Caesars announced recently that customers can order pizza, crazy bread and other foods by using ChatGPT.

"Today's consumers are turning to GenAI as part of how ...Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Beverages rattle along the production lines at Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park, Florida, except these cans are brimming not with with craft beer but with THC-infused soda.

There’s pineapple, strawberry, watermelon mojito and Key lime margarita flavors — all laced with the compound that gets cannabis users high ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — “Didn’t the roe taste like Fritos?” asked Ryan Phang. The 24-year-old student next to me considered a leaf piled with spot prawn roe, like tiny orange pearls. We chewed on the sea eggs from off the coast of California, and I searched for any note of Fritos chips.

“Maybe,” I replied. I tasted a hint of seawater but not ...Read more

With the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures, these berry crumble overnight oats will keep you satisfied all morning. The natural sweetness of the berries pairs beautifully with the cinnamon-spiced oat base, while the crumble topping adds a crunchy layer to each bite. The best part? You can use any mixture of berries or stick to your ...Read more

High in protein and nutrients, lentils have stepped into a diverse range of nutritious recipes for Meatless Monday and beyond.

The folklore

Lentils have sustained ancient cultures all over the globe for 10,000 years. The oldest cultivated legume, lentils have been Biblically and historically referenced, yet have the long-time ...Read more

There are some cakes for snacking, others for informal meals and then there is mocha celebration cake. This is the cake I prepare for a special occasion with more than a handful of guests since it serves 8 to 12. While you need to purchase a 12-inch round cake pan, you’ll be glad you have it on hand once you’ve tasted this divine chocolate-...Read more