Lauren Jarvis-Gibson

Warm-weather entertaining means competing with mosquitoes, flies and ants for your own patio — and a handful of easy-to-grow plants can help push pests back without sprays or candles. What Plants Help Repel Pests in Outdoor Spaces? A short list of common herbs and flowers — including lavender, marigolds, basil, mint, citronella, rosemary, lemongrass, petunias, […]

Heritage grains are quietly reshaping the way home cooks think about everyday meals. Once relegated to health-food shelves and specialty bakeries, grains like farro, spelt, einkorn and teff are now turning up in weeknight bowls, breakfast porridges and pantry staples — and they’re easier to work with than most people expect. The appeal goes beyond […]

Spring gatherings call for food that travels well, feeds a crowd and does not leave guests in a midafternoon slump. A quinoa bowl checks every box — and it earns its place at the table with real nutrition, not just trend appeal. Whether you are hosting a backyard brunch or packing lunches for a hike, […]

Hydration powders have moved from the gym bag to the kitchen counter — and the lineup of options has exploded. Whether you sweat through long runs, follow a low-carb diet or just want to drink more water, picking the right electrolyte mix means looking past the marketing and reading the label. Sodium counts, sugar grams […]