Location: Gloucester Township, New Jersey Education: B.A. in Journalism with minors in Creative Writing and English & Literary Studies, Ramapo College of New Jersey Expertise: Profile writing and interviews, food and health news, sustainability, search engine optimization Contributed 150+ articles to The Sun Newspapers- Background in SEO, public relations and creative writing Experience She has been writing news content professionally for five years, ranging from her collegiate experience and editorial internships to the time she spent as a local news reporter....

Close Photo: Heidi Gutman/Getty Images Summer brings all kinds of welcome change—more options at the farmers' market, lots of opportunities to soak up the sun, and time out of the classroom for students and teachers. But if you’re spending time at the beach or pool this summer, there’s always the chance that a little body negativity will get in the way of fully enjoying a nice summer day. Most folks have probably experienced that swimsuit-season anxiety at the beginning of summer, when you unearth your trunks, one-pieces or bikinis and start to feel self-conscious about how you’ll look in last summer’s beachwear....

CloseEveryone’s weight-health journey is unique, and this is no different for Daphne Oz. For the television personality and cookbook author,WeightWatchershas been a help, and she recently shared on Instagram what she’s learned as a five-year member.“I’m celebrating five years with WeightWatchers, so I thought I would share five of my best tips for someone who maybe is just getting started or thinking about getting started on their weight-health journey,” she shares in the video....

Close Photo: Elizabeth Pettey Photography Here’s Exactly What Kristen Bell Eats in a Day to Make 39 Look Like 29 Finish this sentence: To me, cooking is … New memories, freedom and fun. What food says home to you, and why? My mother’s spaghetti with Staten Island marinara sauce, my grandmother’s Caesar salad and my grandfather’s stuffed artichokes. What’s a kitchen tool or gadget that you can’t live without? I’m completely obsessed with my Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo Pizza Oven....

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:B.S. in Multimedia Journalism and Public Relations, Georgia Southern UniversityLocation:Charleston, South CarolinaExpertise:Southern culture, lifestyle content, writing and editing, social mediaDaria Smith is a freelance writer who specializes in home improvement, fashion, lifestyle and travel content centered around the American South. Her work has appeared inEatingWell,Southern Living,Better Homes & Gardens, andMartha Stewart Living. When she isn’t writing, she works as an editor and social media strategist. Daria enjoys an iced latte on a warm afternoon and running at sunrise with her dog Gracie....

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Dublin Institute of TechnologyLocation:Shanagarry, IrelandExpertise:Culinary education, Irish cuisine, cookbooks, farmers’ marketsDarina Allen is an Irish chef and founder of Ballymaloe Cookery School. Darina is an advocate of the Slow Food movement and helped organize some of the first farmers’ markets in Ireland. She won the International Association of Culinary Professionals Cooking Teacher of the Year award in 2005, the U.K. Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and the Guaranteed Irish Food Hero Award in 2018....

Close Photo:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:24Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:24 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:24 Servings: 24 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupunsalted dry-roasted almonds6ouncesdark chocolate (60-70%), choppedPinchofflaky sea salt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:24Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:24 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:24 Servings: 24 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupunsaltedroastedcashews6ouncesdark chocolate(60-70%), choppedPinchof flakysea salt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients...

Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:30Yield:30 cookiesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:30Yield:30 cookies Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time:30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time:55 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings:30 Servings: 30 Yield:30 cookies Yield: 30 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupunsalted butter, softened1cuppacked dark brown sugar1teaspoonvanilla extract2large eggs1 ½cupswhite whole-wheat flour1 ½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats1teaspoonbaking powder½teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground nutmeg1mediumzucchini, shredded and squeezed dry8ouncesdark chocolate, roughly chopped1teaspoonflaky sea salt...

Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:16Yield:2 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:16Yield:2 cups Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:16 Servings: 16 Yield:2 cups Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed⅓cuptahini⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil⅓cupwater2tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar½teaspoonvanilla extract¼teaspoonsalt4ouncesbittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped and melted (see Tip) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1(15 ounce) canno-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed ⅓cuptahini ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil...

Close Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:18Yield:18 trufflesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:1 hrAdditional Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:2 hrs 30 minsServings:18Yield:18 truffles Prep Time:1 hr Prep Time: 1 hr Additional Time:1 hr 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time:2 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings:18 Servings: 18 Yield:18 truffles Yield: 18 truffles Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsGanache1 cup finely chopped 53% to 60% chocolate or chocolate chips (about 6 ounces; see Tips)¾cupcoconut milk6tablespoonspowdered peanut butter, siftedCoating2 1/2 cups finely chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips (53-60% cocoa; about 1 pound; see Tips), dividedFlaky salt for garnish...

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:Vassar University, Stanford UniversityLocation:Williamstown, MassachusettsExpertise:Russian cuisine and culture, cookbooks, academic food studies, diplomacyDarra Goldstein is a cookbook author and academic expert in food studies and Russian literature. Darra has won the James Beard Award for her food studies journal,Gastronomica, and was nominated for her cookbooksFire + IceandThe Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. She has won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and an IACP Cookbook of the Year Award forThe Georgian Feast, and was nominated for IACP Awards forFire + Ice,Baking Boot CampandBeyond the North Wind....

Close Servings:14Yield:14 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Servings:14Yield:14 cups Servings:14 Servings: 14 Yield:14 cups Yield: 14 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½ounceskombu (dried kelp)16cupswater½ouncedried bonito flakes (katsuobushi) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ounceskombu (dried kelp) 16cupswater ½ouncedried bonito flakes (katsuobushi) DirectionsIf there is a chalky film on the kombu, avoid wiping or washing it off; the film contains flavorful natural glutamates. Combine the kombu and water in a large pot and set aside for at least 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight....

Close Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:7 hrs 50 minsTotal Time:8 hrsServings:1Yield:1 cupJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:7 hrs 50 minsTotal Time:8 hrsServings:1Yield:1 cup Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time:7 hrs 50 mins Additional Time: 7 hrs 50 mins Total Time:8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs Servings:1 Servings: 1 Yield:1 cup Yield: 1 cup Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupold-fashioned rolled oats½cupwaterPinch of salt2tablespoonschopped dates1tablespoontoasted pine nuts1teaspoonhoney¼teaspoonground cinnamon...

Close Prep Time:25 minsCook Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:25 minsCook Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings Prep Time:25 mins Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time:20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2poundsfresh Brussels sprouts1tablespoonolive oil2teaspoonsbutter3clovesgarlic, minced⅓cupbalsamic vinegar¼cupwhole pitted dates, chopped¼teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground black pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...