Sorry, Ina Garten, you’re wrong this time: The subtle power of the bay leaf
Back in December of last year, Ina Garten spoke with David Remnick on “The New Yorker Radio Hour,” and in
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Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a
Read moreHostess acquired by Smucker’s in deal worth over $5 billion
After multiple bankruptcies over the past 20, Hostess — maker of snacks like Ding Dongs, Donettes and the iconic Twinkie —
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Eggplant parm, baba ghanouj, eggplant curries, eggplant rollatini — it’s all so good! Supple, creamy, substantial, rich, porous, eggplant is a gem. I admit, though, eggplant
Read moreThe tangible joy of quicos, the crunchy Spanish bar snack that’s worth the noise
Why do humans love crunchy food? Scientists say it’s partly innate — an indicator that what we’re eating is fresh.
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I had arrived in Switzerland fully prepared to be taken in by the clean water and extraordinary cheeses, the obsessive
Read more5 ways to stay sober at a cocktail party when taking a break from alcohol
I recently decided to cut back on hard booze and to become a wine guy — both for health reasons and the
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It takes a certain kind of cookware to be regarded as both an heirloom and a TikTok darling. It’s not
Read moreCaesar is the comfort food of salads
Comfort food doesn’t always have to be heavy, fattening or filling. As long as something lends some sense of familiarity and
Read moreMy ginger-packed shrimp fried rice that is high on spice, but low on added salt
I was raised on shrimp fried rice. The dish was my go-to all through grade school and I can’t remember
Read moreSweet collaboration: Olivia Rodrigo and Jeni’s partner up on a signature purple ice cream cone
As you’re bopping to Olivia Rodrigo’s new album this weekend, why not enjoy some Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, too? The
Read more“The worst dietary experiment”: How the US government wrecked our relationship with dietary fats
It is nothing short of a miracle that those of us who lived through the fat-free and low-fat diet recommendations
Read more“The Great British Bake Off” doesn’t want to learn from its mistakes
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Read moreExtreme heat is now affecting one of your cooking must-haves: Olive oil
Olive oil is, for all intents and purposes, probably one of the biggest staples in most kitchens worldwide. Unfortunately, though,
Read moreHere’s why the Red Delicious Apple isn’t actually delicious anymore
When it comes to ranking apples, some may pledge allegiance to the crisp and crunchy Pink Ladies, while others may
Read moreThe forgotten art of cooking with your hands
There’s an almost sensual pleasure found in separating egg yolks and whites by hand, something of which I was reminded
Read moreAlfredo: Forever and always the hood’s favorite
My friends and I had a funny joke we overused back when we were teenagers. Every time we got into
Read moreAs the seasons change, try Julia Child’s 5 most comforting fall recipes
And just like that —that show got much better, didn’t it? — it’s September. And as that subtle crispness begins to permeate the
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