Alchemists have tried for centuries to transform base metals into gold -- unsuccessfully, at least as far as we know. But it’s a lovely concept: Take the common and uninspiring -- lead, copper, prunes ...

Season the chops with salt and pepper. Place flour in a dish and coat the chops with the flour. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat and brown the chops, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper ...

For too long, prunes have been relegated to the health food aisle, paraded out only as a solution to immovable bowels. Even their mere mention is guaranteed to turn up many a wrinkled nose. But I ...

One study found that eating five to six prunes per day preserved bone mineral density in post-menopausal women - Getty Prunes have been out of favour for decades, only emerging from the kitchen ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Dried fruit can boost your fiber and nutrient intake and supply your body with large amounts of antioxidants. But it’s also a high carb food, containing sugar and many calories and can cause problems ...

The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat five different dried plum and prune products because they may contain dangerous levels of lead. CDPH issued a health advisory ...