Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why Read more

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating, and what better way to enjoy the festival of lights than with a latke party? Latkes are pancakes made with shredded potatoes, but you don't have to stop there. Here are five healthy twists on the basic latke recipe. Pair your potato pancakes with sour cream, salsa, or homemade fruit chutney for a satisfying appetizer, but be warned — they're so irresistible, 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

At first glance Halloween can appear to be a lonely time for vegan folks; luckily, trick-or-treat favorites like Sour Patch Kids, Smarties, and Jolly Ranchers are all vegan-approved. But being inundated with images of decadent Halloween desserts could make any dairy-free diva squirm, regardless of her commitment to the lifestyle. In order to get in a solid dose of sweet Halloween goodness with Read more

Celebrities like Jon Hamm, Shia LaBeouf, and Alessandra Ambrosio got a taste of NYC in LA last night at the launch of (Belvedere) RED in Hollywood. The vodka company brought infamous Big Apple nightclub The Box to the West Coast for the evening, kicking off this weekend's Video Music Awards festivities by celebrating its new partnership with Bono's charity. Chelsea Handler, who is sponsored by Read more

Have you noticed that your health food markets have stocked fridges full of kombucha? In only a few years, kombucha has become king of the healthy beverage craze. Loved for its fizziness and signature sweet and sour flavor, fans of kombucha also love its probiotics, B vitamins, and beneficial acids — kombucha is practically liquid gold with the cost of a 16-ounce bottle averaging $4. It should Read more

Victoria Beckham took her place sitting in the grass alongside the other moms to watch her sons Romeo and Brooklyn play soccer in Carson, CA on Saturday. The Home Depot center is usually where David takes the field with the LA Galaxy, but for the afternoon it was all about the kids. Later in the evening it was David's turn to play, but the game against DC United ended on a sour note with a Read more

Sugar Babies and Sour Patch Kids aren't the only baby-faced treats that come ready to eat! Check out our ten cute (or creepy) baby-shaped treats that are perfect for a baby shower or first birthday. Read more