Bergen Health & Life

Northern Lights

Just a few hours away, Quebec City shines with Gallic charm all winter long.

Out of the Frying Pan

No, we’re not really frying. We’re searing, sautéing and poaching three delicious main courses.

Happy Spending

Money can’t buy bliss, but the choices you make about spending and saving can fuel your sense of fulfillment.

Health News

The hottest news and latest studies to help you live your best life.

Lending To Family?

Your daughter needs money for a down payment on a house. Your brother is out of work and can’t pay the rent. Lending to family is fraught wIth dangers. But If you must consIder It, do 6 thIngs fIrst.

Tango Town

“What’s new, Buenos Aires?” asks narrator Che in the musical Evita. Latin America’s coolest capital has the spirit of old Europe plus a vibrant new-world outlook of its own.

Sweet and Gluten-Free Endings

Is dessert forbidden? Many of us have begun to think so. But you can have scrumptious desserts without gluten, dairy or refined sugar. These recipes prove it!

Ski While You Can

“If you don’t ski it this year, you’ll be another year older when you do!” say Warren Miller. If you're as inspired by his spirit as we are, take a look through this selection of iconic mountains and resorts that beg to be skied while you still can.

12 Drinks of Christmas

Your holiday party will be a hit when you serve up these colorful cocktails— alcohol-free ones included.

Turkey Talk

Looking to bring a few new tricks to the table this Thanksgiving? Our readers share their favorite turkey recipes and traditions!

Bergen's Cutest Baby

It wasn't the most difficult work, "oohing" and "aahing", but with 55 local babies, deciding on a winner wasn't easy. Meet the winner and 2 runners up of our Bergen's Cutest Baby contest!

Au Courant

Sure, you can whip up an apple crisp or a pecan pie. But we invite you to venture beyond your baking comfort zone and try one these five wonderful seasonal desserts—all classics, with a twist.

Savory Soups

What other food category is more variable and convivial? In any season, but particularly when that first autumn nip is in the air, soup can be a hearty warm-up and salve for the soul. What could be a tastier excuse for friends or neighbors to gather?

Home for the Holidays

Have a festive recipe or story you want to share? Let us know and you may be featured in the upcoming Holiday issue of Bergen Health and Life magazine!

Turkey talk

Have you ventured beyond the traditional way of preparing your bird? If you've tried deep frying, brining, smoking, we'd love to hear about your experience.

Is Our Food Safe?

In the past two decades, food manufacturers have introduced genetically modified organisms. Now, controversy has come to dinner.

Fabulous Fennel

You say you’ve discovered The varied delights of fennel? Don’t be too smug—Greek and Roman health practitioners beat you to it by more than two millennia. This aromatic herb is a cancer fighter... and an antidote to humdrum menus.