Originating from Mediterranean countries, olive oil is delicious, flavorful, and rich in monounsaturated fats, making it a healthy option to cook with and enjoy daily. But what's the difference between regular olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil? And doesn't it go bad if you store it for too long? Or what about overheating it — does that make it lose all of its nutritional goodness? Here are Read more

Although February is a short month, there are a lot of things worth celebrating. You could warm up your kitchen with some torched sugar, or warm up your place settings with a little bit of red. To see what's on our February Must Have list, click "Start Slideshow" below! Read more

Gisele Bundchen ventured out of her Boston home yesterday, ready to head to Gillette Stadium to watch her husband Tom Brady play in the AFC Championship game with the Patriots. Despite a less-than-stellar performance, Tom helped lead the team to a win over the Baltimore Ravens. He humbly assessed his play in an on-field interview afterward, saying, "Well I sucked pretty bad today, but our defense Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. You may often associate facials with lavender-scented oils and hot steam, but these innovative spas have other ideas. Before you bug out—'you're going to put that there?!'—review the beneficial elements. More stories from RealBeauty.com: Red-Carpet Must-Haves Read more

During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more

On the first night of Hanukkah, my mommy gave to me — some yummy latkes made by me! We're wishing everyone celebrating the festival of lights a happy start to their holiday tonight! After the menorah, there are few symbols of the holiday as prevalent as the latke — that potato pancake fried up in olive oil and dipped in either applesauce or sour cream. While kids shouldn't be the ones Read more

Hollywood's hottest were back to work on some highly anticipated projects this week. Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth got their hands dirty in Surrey for Snow White and the Huntsman, while Robert Pattinson was busy promoting his new film on The Today Show in NYC. Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara cozied up in a sunny spot in Austin for Lawless, and Ryan Phillippe burned the midnight oil on Read more

The America's Next Top Model gals jetted off to Greece this week and quickly embraced the local culture, picking up Greek phrases, sightseeing, and sitting in a big ol' bowl of Greek salad. The unique way of enjoying the local cuisine was part of this week's photo challenge, which had the all-stars posing in a giant bowl of tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta as they poured olive oil over themselves. Read more

If you're vegan or vegetarian, it's pretty easy to opt out of the obvious no-nos such as hamburgers and chicken wings. Aside from nonvegan beverages, you'll also want to avoid these seemingly vegetarian foods that contain hidden animal ingredients. Source: Flickr User Cooking Gluten Free Read more

We're so excited that it is finally May! With long days, hot nights, and alfresco dining, the warmer months are our favorite time of year. The weather here in San Francisco has been gorgeous for the past couple of days, and we are ready to get our grill on while sipping refreshing cocktails. Here are five items we can't live without this month. Read more