Have you ever ordered “fries for the table” when out to eat at a restaurant? The fries are then drained, cooled and chilled in the fridge. At this point, the fries should be pale with no browning. Photo: Getty Images Looking for that perfect golden-brown color during this step is more important than watching the clock. “It helps create a crispier fry! Frying first at a lower temperature helps pull out water content from the potato....

Experts say the pennies you pay for bananas are part of the problem. Design elements: Getty Images. Key Takeaways In the 1970s, banana plants in Asia began to brown and wilt. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell animation. Plants dried out and died. The problem resurfaced in Australia in the 1990s. Factors like low labor costs and highly productive plants have kept prices down. herraez/Getty Images In the U.S. a pound goes for 62 cents on average....

Plus they share their best tips for on making pizzeria-worthy pies at home. Pizzerias Have Really Hot Ovens The No. This trick works with a pizza stone or baking steel as well. Getty Images “So they discover little things like how a two-degree temperature change will affect extensibility during the rush.” He also recently launched his own frozen pizza line, Genio della Pizza. He also suggests trading tips onPizzaMaking.com"a website from the Stone Age with a wonderful community....

Here’s what I learned and what you could do at home to up your salad game. Well, not this gal! It references the pantry and its preserved and cold foods. Getty Images In today’s restaurants, the garde manger station prepares salads and cold appetizers. Through years of repetition, I learned a thing or two. The end result is the direct manifestation of the effort that is put into its creation....

From blueberries to bananas, fruit is plentiful at Costco right now. Getty Images As a working parent, my free time is limited. Last week, I put a new-to-me melonHamiin my cart, and Im glad I did. Photo:Getty Images It has the same peachy hue as a cantaloupe but an almost crunchy texture. The fall crop of strawberries is in, and they taste amazing. And you’re able to still find pristine dozens of plums, peaches and nectarines....

Optimize your drink order to support your digestion, heart health, immune system, mood and more. But we’re not fans ofskipping meals. Which Is Better For Gut Health: Smoothies or Juices? Casey Barber Variety is the spice of life, after all. The smoothie actually continues to contain all the dietary fiber. We’re not getting rid of it. Chan School of Public Health. Plus, smoothies can easily feature other gut-healthy foods like yogurt or kefir....

Here are four healthy reasons to grab a spoon. Pictured recipe:Vegan Butternut Squash Soup Ever wonder ‘is soup healthy’ when considering your lunch options. Turns out soup is good for the soul-and the rest of you too. Here are four healthy reasons to eat more soup. Soup Adds Vitamins and Minerals Pictured recipe:Veggistrone Do you have a souper diet? (See what we did there?) The answer is probably “yes” if you’re a soupeater....

Saffron is almost exclusively grown in Iran, Spain, India and Afghanistan. So why are fields of it blossoming on this Vermont farm just before the snow falls? This ephemeral bit of botany is saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. OLIVER PARINI The harvest from the fall-blooming saffron crocus will last until the temperature stays below freezing. He didn’t intend to stay. “Saffron was how I finally persuaded Zaka to farm with me,” says Mandl-Abramson....

The global shrimp farming industry has been accused of human rights violations and destroying the environment. These U.S. farmers are turning the tide. The drive through Triple J Farms outside St. Louis, Missouri, is pretty much what you’d expect. Courtesy of Rural Missouri The operation is about as under the radar as it gets. (As of publication, they are currently open to the public for orders without the wait.) Clearly, his small-scale tactics are having a big impact....

Hint: It’s all about the sauce. I ate the same seven meals on rotation growing up. I first discovered the recipe when I was craving Chinese takeout. However, themagicof this recipe is in the sauce. The sauce is whisked together at the beginning of the recipe. It all starts by tossing the chicken in reduced-sodium soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch and sesame oil. (Dont have dry sherry? Dry vermouth works as a great substitute, or even dry sherry vinegar....

Here are the likeliest culprits and how best to tackle them. The mechanical process of digestion starts in the mouth through the act of chewing food. Your mouth isn’t producing as much saliva. Getty Images / PixelsEffect This can be exacerbated by medications, such as antihistamines, diuretics, antihypertensives, decongestants and alcohol. You’re on medication. Certain meds can also increase the risk forClostridium difficile(C. diff) colitis. Your body’s not producing as much lactase....

A doctor that specializes in GI health explains how the keto diet “decimates the gut.” And more research says that our gut healthand overall healthis largely tied to what we eat. As a gut health expert, Dr. Bulsiewicz has very strong feelings about the keto diet. There’s not one single study to support that. In fact, the studies that exist suggest that keto decimates the gut," says Dr. Bulsiewicz. Not quite sold on reintroducing carbs to your diet?...

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Roll dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to a floured pizza peel (or rimless baking sheet). Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pizza. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet....