Lifestyle

What’s the difference between sugar, other natural sweeteners and artificial sweeteners? A food chemist explains sweet science

Kristine Nolin, University of Richmond A quick walk down the drink aisle of any corner store reveals the incredible ingenuity of food scientists in search of sweet flavors. In some drinks you’ll find sugar. ... Read More...

Sidney Poitier – Hollywood’s first Black leading man reflected the civil rights movement on screen

Aram Goudsouzian, University of Memphis In the summer of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. introduced the keynote speaker for the 10th-anniversary convention banquet of the Southern Christian Leadership Conferenc... Read More...

Today in History – December 28th

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2021. There are three days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 28, 2014, the war in Afghanistan, fought for 13 bloody years and still raging... Read More...

The Magnificent History of the Maligned and Misunderstood Fruitcake

Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake – or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke. A quip attributed to former “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson has it that... Read More...

Better-for-You Family Favorites – Tuna Pasta Casserole, Turkey Bean Tostadas, Ginger Pumpkin Soup

FAMILY FEATURES - Taking time to nurture your health and well-being starts with building healthier habits. As the seasons change, challenge yourself to make small yet consistent choices that help you and you... Read More...

Valley Weekly – September 30, 2021

Glass Half-Empty? Glass Half-Full? Change Your Filter

When we are asked the age old question of “Is the glass half-empty or half-full?”, our response is commonly considered to be a window into how we view the world around us, and indicates whether we’re a pessimis... Read More...

The History of the Jelly Bean

What is a jelly bean made of? Because jelly beans are candy, they are of course primarily made from sugar and corn syrup. Starch is added as a thickening agent to form the texture of the gelatinous center. O... Read More...

Wonderful Breakfast Worth Waking Up For – Apple Cinnamon Fresh Toast Casserole

(CULINARY.NET) Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. You’re moving slow and cuddled up warm under the blankets. However, your stomach is growling which means eventually you are going to have to ari... Read More...

The Bitter and Sweet History of Chocolate and it’s Benefits

There exists few foods that people of this world feel as passionate about, as Chocolate. A lot of people feel like nothing can beat rich taste and smooth texture of a piece of chocolate. Just about everyone ... Read More...