Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It’s officially fall. And for many, the seasonal change has nothing to do with the weather or a date on the calendar. Fall is here because Starbucks is once again offering its signature pumpkin spice ...

I normally hate the comparison of food items to crack. I mean, it’s food, not a drug, but these slow cooker candied nuts might be the exception. If anything can possibly be labeled as addictive as a ...

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped roughly (3 cups) 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped roughly (2 cups) 1. Combine the carrots, sweet potatoes, apple, and stock in a large saucepan ...

Geographically speaking, the South Pasadena kitchen where Craig Strong is cooking this December afternoon is only a few miles from the elaborately outfitted kitchen and Michelin-starred ...

Chef and cookbook author Jenn Segal has dubbed these addictive nibbles “Crack Nuts.” You’ll see why after a bite. Instructions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and set an oven rack in the middle position ...

The owner of PieTisserie bakery in Oakland adds a surprising element to her holiday dessert. "There's a hint of heat, which makes topping with a dollop of whipped cream all the more satisfying!" The ...

We watch a lot of basketball and football in our house. OK, to be truthful, I feed a lot of people who watch football and basketball in our house. There are the usual chips and dips and sandwiches, ...

You know the snacks are good when people start hovering for seconds before the tray even hits the table. These 31 Christ ...

If you still think anything is missing from Madison’s diverse food scene, you can now cross artisan nuts off the list. In fact, three local nut shops – Nutkrack, Treat and Paleo Mama Bakery – have ...

1. Set the oven at 325 degrees. Have on hand a rimmed baking sheet. 2. In a large bowl with a whisk, beat the egg whites and salt for 2 minutes. Beat in the cayenne, cumin, and ginger, and continue ...