The holiday is just not complete without the smell of something baking. Most of the magic of the season starts in the kitchen, right inside the baking trays. How can you not be happy when the scent of cinnamon and melting chocolate fills the air, and flour seems to find its way into every corner? …
Food & Drink
Did you know that one can of soda contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar, easily exceeding the daily recommended limit for adults? While its fizzy appeal can be hard to resist, the negative health impacts of regular soda consumption are unquestionable, spanning from weight gain and tooth decay to an increased risk of chronic diseases …
The weather forecast is starting to sound stormy, and the sky has taken on a peculiar shade of gray. You’ve charged your devices, located the flashlights, and grabbed bottled water at the store, just in case. But then a rumble from your stomach reminds you of a critical detail: food. Surviving a power outage is …
The pile of dishes in the sink can sometimes feel like a monument to a meal well-made. A very tall, very stubborn, exasperating monument. But what if dinner could be delicious, satisfying, and leave behind just a single pot? That sounds like the perfect gift for any day. This isn’t a culinary fairytale; it’s the …
Thanksgiving is a beautiful time for family, gratitude, and realizing you only have one oven. The annual kitchen ballet of roasting, baking, and warming can feel like a lot of work. Casseroles, the dependable stars of any potluck, can simplify the process. These one-dish wonders can often be prepared ahead of time, freeing up precious …
Comfort food is magic. It doesn’t ask where you’re from, how much you earn, or what’s in your fridge, it just delivers a warm, familiar hug when you need it most. If you’re savoring a simple dish at home or indulging in a chef’s creative twist at a fancy restaurant, comfort food has the rare …
Ever look at an old recipe and wonder what happened to some of the ingredients? Culinary history is full of fascinating twists and turns, and what was once a staple on the dinner table might now be considered unsafe or just plain strange. As our understanding of food science and health evolves, so do the …
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 …
Eating healthy and flavorful meals on a budget might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be difficult if you have a little creativity! We’re about to debunk the myth that quality food has to be expensive. With a dash of imagination in the kitchen, you can enjoy satisfying, nutritious dishes without breaking the bank. …
Some meals have a special kind of magic. They’re not the ones you find in fancy restaurants with foam on top or a single, lonely microgreen placed with tweezers. I’m talking about the meals that defined our childhoods, got us through college, or became our go-to when the pantry looked a little sparse. These are …