6 must-have single-task kitchen gadgets that are worth the money (and even the space).
Kitchen space, especially counter space, is a precious commodity in my small-ish kitchen, so in order for a gadget to earn a piece of prime real estate, it really has to earn its keep. Stand mixer? A shoo-in. Cast-iron skillet? Worth its weight in gold. But what about...
Web Coolness: Dinner strategies for busy parents, Pokemon Go snack ideas, and donut-flavored soda (eww).
Here are our favorite food links from around the web this week. We hope that you enjoy them too! Has America gone too far with Krispy Kreme-flavored soda? (We think, yes.) Does how you cut your veggies change their flavor? Oreos: This, and now this. Really?...
13 things you didn’t know that you could do with your slow cooker.
Somehow, the slow cooker has earned a reputation for being a winter kitchen gadget, but the slow cooker lovers among us know better (hello, hand raised!). A handy, all year around kitchen tool, the slow cooker can make cooking long cooked soups and stews easy in...
A quick guide to food safety labels that you can actually trust at your supermarket.
This week, Larry Olmsted's book Real Food, Fake Food hit bookstores; it's already a bestseller, and people are freaking out about what Larry has to say. And rightly so. Maureen Callahan's review of the book at the New York Post reports that much of what we're eating...
Next week’s meal plan: 5 easy recipes for the week ahead, from crispy Fish Taco Bowls to slow cooker BBQ Pork Sliders.
It’s time to get a head start on your meal plan for next week. From a fancy tart that comes together in a snap with our favorite store-bought shortcut to BBQ pork sliders made in the slow cooker, we’ve got 5 quick and easy weeknight meals that will get you through the...
Save money at the grocery store by avoiding these 8 sneaky supermarket tricks.
I may not speak for everyone, but my own critical thinking capacity pretty much evaporates when I walk into the grocery store. I'm usually hungry and in a rush—and never mind if I've got children in tow. Then, as soon as I walk in, the smell of fresh baked cookies and...
It’s crazy hot outside, so we’re eating these cool, no-bake desserts to cope.
With all the running, swimming, climbing, and trekking that we do with the kids in the summer, we deserve a couple of extra calories at the end of a long, hot day, don't you think? But the best thing about these cold sweet treats isn't just that they'll ward off the...
A spill-proof wine glass. It’s okay, we squealed too.
If you're like me, you've had at least one epic wine spill. You know, the one where you're at P. Diddy's white party and you decide to go with the red that night to be super cool, and boom, million dollar carpet in a fancy Hamptons house ruined. Alright, alright, so...
How to make microwave popcorn at home. Quick, easy and no chemicals!
If you think that homemade popcorn means standing over a stove and yet another dirty pot, you're going to love our method for making microwave popcorn at home. It's super quick and easy, you get to flavor the popcorn any way that you want, and your snack comes with...
My Whole30 diet results (AKA why you might be convinced to try the Whole30).
I have officially made it through the Whole30 diet and have lived to tell you all about it. Over the last month, I've been pretty amazed by both the physical and emotional changes I've experienced. If you're wondering whether the Whole30 diet is something that you...
How to host a beer tasting party: Tasting tips, which beers to choose, and what to eat.
I’ve been a beer girl since college I was 21. Although I (tragically) started on suds like Keystone and “Natty” Light (ooof), my tastes have grown more sophisticated over the years thanks to the ever-expanding American craft beer industry. Don’t get me wrong; nothing...
Web Coolness: new Starbucks drinks (and prices), DIY Minion Popsicles, and avoiding racism at restaurants.
Here are our favorite food links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them too! Summertime has us craving these margarita cookies spied on the ABC Bakery Instagram feed (top). After this week, we're re-reading this post on how not to be racist...
Our favorite tips, tricks, and kitchen hacks
Non-toxic spring cleaning with salt: 8 unexpected uses in the kitchen beyond cooking.
Springtime means spring cleaning in my house and that means cleaning with salt. Yes, really. While there are some great natural cleaning products out there that are worth every dime (we love Better Life around here, and even housecleaning services use it), the...
Create a more sustainable kitchen with these 10 easy, eco-friendly ideas
With Earth Day coming up in April and spring cleaning season here, it's a great time to reflect on ways we can create a more eco-friendly home and a more sustainable kitchen. If your family spends as much time as my family of five does thinking about, preparing,...
Kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 kitchen tasks everyone forgets
With spring having sprung (and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head all these years later), I've been doing my best to kick-start kitchen spring cleaning before summer arrives. But one thing I've learned after all these years is it's so easy to miss certain...
Healthy comfort food recipes to get us through the winter without the extra pounds
Healthy comfort food recipes can be hard to come by. I mean I totally get the desire to start new diets in the new year, what with fresh beginnings and all. But when it's winter, I just want to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and a big bowl of cheesy soup or...
How to tell if food is fresh: Tips for 7 of your top pantry staples
It's good to have some tricks for how tell if food is fresh and still good to eat -- as you know if you've ever opened a jar of half-used tomato sauce that seemed fairly new...only to find furry white spots of mold floating on top. While some spoiled food is quite...
Latest Recipes
Change your margaritas with 10 delicious margarita variations
While we all love a classic margarita, these delicious margarita variations let you celebrate Cinco De Mayo, National Margarita Day, or just a well-earned weekend night in style. Pair them with one of the recipes from our favorite authentic Mexican food blogs and...
The best authentic Mexican food blogs: 6 favorites for Cinco de Mayo and every other day of the year.
I've had the best time seeking out the best Mexican food blogs serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in honor of Cinco de Mayo. I've always loved this holiday; in my hometown of New York City, May 5th marks a point in early spring when we're absolutely sure there's...
5 easy, delicious dinner ideas for those weeks that get unexpectedly busy | Weekly Meal Plan
This time of year always gets busier than we anticipate, and I always want to have easy weeknight dinner ideas on hand for those kinds of weeks. As the end-of-school commitments start ramping up, with hectic evenings driving everyone around -- let alone a quick...
7 spectacular macaroon variations for a big finish at Passover
We've explained many times that macarons are not to be confused with macaroons, the latter being a flour-free, gluten-free, generally chewy coconut cookie that's a favorite treat to finish off your Seder. This being Passover season, it's a perfect opportunity to...
5 easy spring recipes for the week ahead, from 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to a fresh take on quesadillas | Weekly Meal Plan
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to sheet pan quesadillas, we’ve got five dinners that make good use of spring produce and lighter nights (yay!) to help get you through the busy week ahead. So...