For most people, chocolate is a year-round treat. But during the holidays, the sweet treat booms in popularity. In 2019, one report found that more than 90 percent of Americans gift chocolate and candy to their loved ones throughout the holiday season. But with the festive period approaching, Consumer Reports (CR)—a US nonprofit dedicated to … [Read more…]
5 Deliciously Dairy-Free Diwali Desserts
Diwali is one of the largest and most important holidays celebrated in the Hindu religion, with devotees across the world adorning their homes with clay oil lamps and candles, or diyas, to symbolize the triumph of light and goodness over darkness and evil. The five-day festival of light finds Hindus donning their best and brightest … [Read more…]
Disney’s Famous Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Fries
These world-famous cookie fries are on the menu at the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort in Florida, but now you can make this special plant-based treat in the comfort of your own home. What you need: 2¾ cup all-purpose flour½ cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sugar½ cup + 1 tablespoon … [Read more…]
Penne all’Arrabbiata – easy & fast!
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. Penne arrabbiata is one of the best Italian pasta dishes easy, fast, full of flavor, and budget friendly! All you need are some inexpensive wardrobe supplies and 20 minutes preparation time. Published July 2021/updated June 2026 I wanted to share this … [Read more…]
Beefy Vegan Tempeh and Broccoli
This quick, vegetable-filled weeknight meal from super-star vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz’s cookbook I Can Cook Vegan is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters. What you need: ½ cup vegetable broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ cup tamari3 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sriracha3 tablespoons toasted sesame … [Read more…]
Meaningful Romantic Sounds
Afgan is one of the most talented male solo singers in Indonesia who is known for his soft voice, strong vocal technique and romantic songs. Since his debut, Afgan has always succeeded in presenting works that touch the hearts of many listeners, especially through deep and emotional lyrics. It’s not surprising that every Afgan song … [Read more…]
What Is Food Apartheid? How Big Meat Is Exacerbating Inequality Across the US
Arid, barren, and empty are three words that come to mind when we think of a desert. They are sprawling and hostile spaces, where there is little life to be seen. But in recent decades, the word “desert” hasn’t just been used to describe landscapes, but communities, too. You might have heard the term “food … [Read more…]
Vegan Chai-Spiced Bread Pudding
Caramelly Medjool dates not only complement this recipe’s warming spices, but they make this bread pudding from the Food 52 Vegan Cookbook richer and more complex than if it were sweetened with cane sugar, and complements the warming spices. What you need: ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, plus more for coating pan3 cups almond milk1¼ … [Read more…]
Chopped Salad With Sardines and Preserved Lemons Recipe
Healthy cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, often the simpler it is, the better it tastes. In Good for You, Test Kitchen editor Rebecca Firkser shares nutritious and craveable recipes you can make with 10 ingredients or less. Even those who are wary of sardines should try this salad. While the small fish … [Read more…]
10 Ways Leonardo DiCaprio Is Working to Save the Planet Every Day
There’s more than one reason to love Leonardo DiCaprio—from his exceptional career as an actor to his life-changing work as a very influential environmentalist, he’s captured the attention of millions worldwide. We’ve put together the environmental highlights of his career—let’s call it the “Leo List.” Leonardo DiCaprio’s activism One look at this Academy Award-winning actor’s … [Read more…]