There are many ways to go about holiday cookie-making without gobs of butter and sugar—really, there are! Here are some ways to indulge sensibly.

Now apple season is in full swing, there’s even more reason to get your “apple a day”—and then some. According to the US Apple Association, US orchards produce nearly 100 varieties of apples, but 15 varieties make up about 90 percent of production. Those 15 include Braeburn, Crispin, Empire, Fuji, Gala, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious,Read more »

Pears are picked mature but unripe and need to be ripened on the counter before they’re sweet enough to eat. “Check the neck” to tell if they’re ready.

Expanding on their “Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget” initiative, Sesame Street will air a new special on Sunday at 7p.m. (ET/PT) on PBS. A bilingual multimedia initiative, “Food for Thought” aims to support families with limited access to nutritious food by educating others about their plight. The one-hour special called “Growing HopeRead more »