When the Actifry was first conceived three years ago, I marveled at the concept of making perfect French fries with nothing more than a spoonful of oil. Now that the French invention's finally hit the American market, T-Fal, the company behind the appliance, sent me one to try out. According to T-Fal, home cooks can save over 200 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving in comparison to fast food fries when using the Actifry ($300). Was it really possible that delicious fries could be made with just a tablespoon of oil, compared to a couple liters of it? Find out when you keep reading.

Florida grapefruit and 100 percent grapefruit juice can provide head-to-toe health and wellness benefits to help you feel your best. Did you know that pink grapefruit juice provides more nutrients per calorie than many other commonly consumed 100 percent fruit juices?

If you aren’t convinced yet, just check out some of these sweet Florida grapefruit facts!

• Both one half of a Florida grapefruit and 8 ounces of grapefruit juice contain antioxidant vitamin C, as well as phytochemicals that may help neutralize free radicals. Free radicals can cause cell damage, which can lead to the development of infection, certain chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease, and even the appearance of aging.

• The invigorating taste of Florida grapefruit helps provide your body a natural boost of energy while delivering essential nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin A (in pink and red varieties).
• Grapefruit juice is fat-free and has fewer calories than most commonly consumed 100 percent fruit juices. Half of a Florida grapefruit is fat-free and contains 60 calories. If you’re striving to achieve a healthy weight, these Florida gems are a great addition to a healthy diet.

For additional information about the nutrition benefits of Florida grapefruit, visit www.GoFloridaGrapefruit.com.

Nothing says picnic more than lemonade, and for an Earth Day themed beach cleanup I'm packing an icebox filled with the citrus cooler. Tarragon is an unexpected flavoring agent that makes this lemonade recipe special. It takes the nostalgic childhood pitcher drink to a whole new gourmet level. It also provides a subtle herbaceous quality to the refreshing beverage. The syrup needs time to steep and cool, so get started on this concoction the day before your picnic. Look at the easy recipe when you read more

In the past year, the fast food breakfast wars have taken a fiercely competitive turn, and the battle has intensified even more between fast food's top two, McDonald's and Burger King. A Burger King commercial released this month promotes the chain's new BK Breakfast Muffin — a ripoff of the Golden Arches' Sausage McMuffin with Egg — and admits on air, "It's not that original, but it's super affordable." With the two contenders serving a nearly identical breakfast sandwich, we decided it was high time for a taste-off. Which one was better? The breakdown, and our verdict, after the jump.

If you're looking for a simple but versatile vegetarian recipe, stop your searching! This roasted vegetable wrap recipe is quick, uncomplicated, and totally adaptable.

All you do is roast some veggies, layer 'em in a wrap, fold, and voilà, dinner is done. Use whatever vegetables you prefer and if you dislike mayonnaise, skip the garlic mayo step.

For additional flavor and heft, consider adding in cheese, fresh herbs, or beans. Learn the method that you'll use over and over again after the break.

When TrèsSugar hosted a party on a recent Friday night, I not only supplied her with a bunch of easy appetizer ideas, I also volunteered to make something for the event. I took my own advice and threw together a quick, but tasty app with puff pastry. Since Trés is a huge fan of all things French, I decided to do ham and cheese pinwheels seasoned with dijon mustard. Pinwheels are a great portable potluck appetizer option because you can assemble them at home and when you get to the party, slice, bake, and serve. To get my simple but scrumptious recipe — seriously, these were all gone in a matter of minutes! — read more