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Dear Ruthy, Now that summer has hit with full force, I find that I’m always feeling dehydrated, no matter how much water I (try to remember to) dri...

Dear Ruthy, I know I need to incorporate more leafy greens into my diet but I’m just not a savoury breakfast person, and I find that raw vegetables...

Dear Ruthy, What’s the best way to store nuts and seeds? In the pantry, or in the fridge or freezer?

Firstly, let’s talk just a little “Fresh Greens 101” so that we understand why ultimately, washing herbs as soon as you buy them and proper ...

Dear Ruthy, Whenever I measure liquid sweeteners for recipes a good layer sticks to the measuring cup — I’m sure that at least a teaspoon gets stuc...

Dear Ruthy, I keep hearing that chocolate “can be” healthy, but how do I know that I’m buying the good stuff and not candy?

We recently discovered that our daughter has a severe nut allergy, but so many of the snacks and desserts that I love to make contain nuts. What ca...

Tahini. Everything you've always wanted to know!

I know it can be frustrating, especially when you know how moist your baked goods should be. I’ve got a good idea as to what might be causing the p...