If you’ve found yourself doing a double take at your latest grocery bill, you’re definitely not alone. With prices soaring, stretching each dollar has become a daily puzzle for many of us. That’s why so many are turning to TikTok, where creators are sharing viral “$5 emergency meal plans,” demonstrating how to eat for an…
As cold weather approaches, gardeners on TikTok are offering winter forecasts, based not on modern equipment, but on centuries-old weather folklore. Armed with smartphones and a keen eye for natural signs, these creators are reviving long-held tradition, to forecast the season ahead. Folk Wisdom Goes Viral In a world filled with weather apps and constant…
Social media has a unique talent for creating a storm in a teacup, and a recent announcement about a centuries-old publication sent many TikTok gardeners into mourning. When news broke that the Farmers’ Almanac would cease its print edition after more than 200 years, users on the platform were heartbroken, sharing fond memories of growing…
As the holiday season approaches, the thought of hosting Thanksgiving can bring a mix of excitement and financial stress. With grocery prices on the rise, the cost of a traditional feast can quickly add up. Creators on TikTok are easing the holiday budget stress, by demonstrating ways to put a hearty and festive dinner on…
Social media feeds can sometimes seem filled with elaborate and expensive culinary creations. They’re downright mesmerizing to watch, but don’t fit the schedule or budget that many of us are working with right now. However, a different kind of food trend is capturing the hearts and stomachs of millions on TikTok. Users are sharing “flat…
You’re not alone if you’ve ever stared into your fridge and pantry, only to decide there’s nothing to eat and that a trip to the store is necessary. Sure, there might be items on those pantry shelves, but it can be challenging to envision how your random assortment of pantry staples and fridge contents can…
As a food writer with a love for 1800’s recipes, I sometimes get the chance for an up-close look at some truly delightful bits of culinary history. Recently, a handwritten recipe for ginger snaps crossed my desk. It was from a manuscript cookbook that dated to the mid-late 1800’s, and since most recipes pre-date the…
In kitchens across TikTok, chefs and home cooks are rallying to the moment, by offering tutorials on how to make cheap, easy meals that were popular during the Great Depression. Dishes like Hoover Stew, chipped beef on toast, and pasta with peas, are making a comeback as a new generation faces the challenge of small…
TikTok users are finding inspiration and helpful gardening wisdom, in an old, nearly-forgotten film from WWII, that was created to show American households how to get started growing Victory Gardens in their own backyards. Even though it’s nearly winter, the idea of Victory Gardening is having a moment, as many are feeling the pinch of…