grains

Over the past 10 years, prices for basic food commodities have increased by an average of more than 125%. Part of the increase is due to rising production costs and demand. But you also have Wall Street traders to thank.

That cherished American tradition -- summer grilling -- is about to get pricier. Rising grain prices are affecting livestock feed, which in turn affects meat production. And surging overseas demand for both U.S grains and meat are adding to the equation.

College students have notoriously scraped by on the sodium-drenched cliche of ramen noodles. This does not have to be your fate in your first kitchen away from home! Stock your pantry with some basic, whole foods and learn a few simple cooking techniques. Running your own kitchen is not nearly as...

Fears about the spread of swine flu have claimed an unusual victim: food packaging. Kellogg Co. (K) said it is pulling labels from its Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies cereals that make claims about boosting children's health. The cereal giant began adding antioxidants to the Krispies cereals last...

As I pointed out in a few earlier posts, grains and starches can not only provide fiber and nutrients, but help stretch out more expensive ingredients like meats and cheese. One downside, of course, is that refined grains and peeled potatoes tend to be low in fiber and nutrients. They can cause a...