Topic “Food”

By Eryn Brown (Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Another reason to avoid the carbs: Researchers reported last week that increased carbohydrate intake was associated with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence in survivors of the disease.

Starch intake seemed to be particularly influential, they said, accounting for 48 percent of changes in the women’s carbohydrate intake.

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By Lynne Char Bennett (San Francisco Chronicle)

Strawberries — the quintessential fruit of spring — are featured in all manner of desserts, but garnishing a goblet full of them with a light, soft zabaglione custard is one of the nicest.

This slightly frothy dessert originated in Italy; the custard itself, called “sabayon” in France, is made from egg yolks, sugar and wine,...

By Sharon K. Ghag (The Modesto Bee (MCT))

Bran muffins are a welcome addition to any breakfast.

The problem with muffins made with bran cereal is that they dry out quickly.

A cup of blueberries adds moistness and flavor to Rebecca Miller Ffrench’s best bran muffins recipe in “Sweet Home: Over 100 Heritage Desserts and Ideas for Preserving Family Recipes” (Kyle, $24.95)....

By Sharon K. Ghag (The Modesto Bee (MCT))

One look at the mess in the kitchen and that special-day meal the children made for you can lose its appeal.

We all remember the wonder of being old enough to cook for Mom and Dad.

As parents, we want to encourage the same excitement in our little darlings — only without the mess.

A make-ahead breakfast lets you manage the...

By Michael Hastings (Winston-Salem Journal)

Springing into salads is an annual ritual this time of year, and salads offer lots of choices for light side dishes and entrees.

Today, three restaurants in the Winston-Salem, N.C., area share some of their favorite salads.

Kevin Fisher, the chef and a co-owner of The Screaming Rooster, offers a refreshing spring peas salad....