This article should win the James Beard writing award it was just nominated for.
I was thrilled to learn yesterday, the 2019 James Beard Awards nominees were announced, and among them: Geraldine DeRuiter's I Made the Pizza Cinnamon Rolls from Mario Batali’s Sexual Misconduct Apology Letter post on her site, Everwhereist, has been named as one of...
Unicorn mac n cheese: It was only a matter of time
Was there ever any doubt that in era of unicorn JELL-O, unicorn shaped Lucky Charms, unicorn Frappucinos, and Unicorn Tears Gin and unicorn everything else, that we'd be seeing unicorn mac n cheese? No doubt? Well, aren't you the smart one! Because Kraft, makers of...
5 of my favorite, unexpected uses for mayonnaise. Yes, I’m talking to you, mayo-haters.
The world is always divided into two types of people when it comes to food: Those who love cilantro and those who think it tastes like soap. Those who believe pineapple is a pizza ingredient, and those who do not (it’s not, BTW). Those who love mayonnaise and those...
A new Tyson chicken recall involves 69,000+ pounds of chicken, with a health risk classification of “high”
Another day, another recall. This time, a new Tyson chicken recall involves the recalling of nearly 70,000 pounds of chicken strips which may be contaminated with...(oh man) pieces of metal. The recalls include frozen products including: -25 oz. packages of Tyson...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including sheet pan nachos and coconut chicken tenders
It's here! We have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and...
The IKEA flat-pack chocolate Easter bunny hits the US. Some assembly required.
When we first heard about the flat-pack chocolate Easter bunny from IKEA, we were all like, yay! Then we saw it was only available in Sweden and we were like, oh man...they get 480 days of paid parental leave and now this, too? Well, good news for those who just can't...
How to cook with leeks: Recipes and tips to help you love this spring staple as much as we do
Spring is here, at last! Flowers, leaves, jackets that don’t feel like sleeping bags – it’s all so sweet to think about. And the produce! The markets will soon be filled with brighter greens, plump asparagus and one of my favorites – shiny, fragrant leeks. You can...
How to make 2-Ingredient Pancakes: Possibly the easiest, healthiest pancakes you’ll ever serve.
The 2-Ingredient Pancake recipes that faithfully pop up on my Instagram and Pinterest feeds admittedly inspire a bit of skepticism. After all, the internet is full of recipes with big promises – "Use a hair-dryer to make perfect roast chicken!” – even though some,...
How to cut a number birthday cake all on your own: It’s as easy as 1, 2, 9
Lately I've been seeing friends post pictures of their kids' birthday cakes on Instagram, and they look amazing...and like they cost more than my wedding cake did! I love the ideas of the elaborate number cakes that people are ordering to celebrate a specific year,...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including sweet & sticky BBQ chicken and a delicious mezzo platter for grazing
It's here! We have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and...
Can the Nima portable peanut or gluten tester save your life? We tried it out.
If you're the parent of a child with a severe or even life-threatening food allergy, you know how terrifying it can be simply to eat out, even at a trusted restaurant. And a portable new device called Nima is determined to help, by providing an extra check of foods...
Our kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 tasks you won’t want to forget
With spring on the way and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head, I've been organizing my thoughts into a comprehensive kitchen spring cleaning checklist. So fun, right? Okay, maybe it's not fun, but I do think a kitchen spring cleaning checklist will be...
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How families can eat more of the Future 50 Foods : 5 smart tips for parents.
Over the past week, I've been reading the World Wildlife Federation's Future 50 Foods Report: 50 foods for healthier people and a healthier planet (PDF) and thinking a lot about how to families can incorporate more of these Future 50 Foods into our diets. What is...
5 of my favorite, unexpected uses for mayonnaise. Yes, I’m talking to you, mayo-haters.
The world is always divided into two types of people when it comes to food: Those who love cilantro and those who think it tastes like soap. Those who believe pineapple is a pizza ingredient, and those who do not (it’s not, BTW). Those who love mayonnaise and...
Our kitchen spring cleaning checklist: 7 tasks you won’t want to forget
With spring on the way and the words of Marie Kondo echoing in my head, I've been organizing my thoughts into a comprehensive kitchen spring cleaning checklist. So fun, right? Okay, maybe it's not fun, but I do think a kitchen spring cleaning checklist will be...
20 unique salad toppings that will make your boring salad pop!
If you've already exhausted your arsenal of salad toppings, like Craisins, croutons, and apparently foods that begin with "cr," we've got 20 unique salad toppings to add to your list, just in time for spring. And when we mean unique, we mean that you might not have...
The 3 best ways to disinfect cutting boards, and tips to keep them sanitary. Trust me, they need it.
My cutting boards are in constant use so of course I'm obsessed with finding the best ways to disinfect said cutting boards. Whether it’s prepping chicken or chopping fresh produce, I know there are plenty of germs (hello, E. coli!) lurking in my kitchen – and...
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Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including smart ways to use up your Easter leftovers
It's here! We have another batch of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. And this week we even included some ways to use up your Easter leftovers. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week...
How to make easy deviled eggs. And if you mess them up? How to make easy deviled egg salad!
'Tis the season for deviled eggs, egg salad, eggs over greens, and basically whatever else you can think to do with all those leftover eggs after Easter. Because if the most traditional Easter Bunny visits your house, your kids' baskets will be overflowing with...
Weekly Meal Plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including the best taco bowl ever and a tasty international burger recipe
It's here! We have another round of weekly meal plan recommendations, with easy, low-stress meals your whole family will enjoy. We promise, these five recipes will get you through this week ahead easily and deliciously. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and...
Beat it, eggs! 6 fantastic egg-free brunch ideas for Easter and beyond.
Eggs get all the attention at brunch, especially Easter brunch. They’re an easy choice for many hosts and families, but you may be serving guests – vegans, picky kids, or those with allergies – who don't eat eggs. Besides, eggs can be temperamental, and serving...
7 make-ahead Easter brunch recipes for a stress-free holiday meal
Let's talk about make-ahead Easter brunch recipes! The morning of Easter is always a bit of a circus at our house, and so much of the egg-concealing, basket-organizing, and outfit-assembling pressure falls on...me. Along with preparing Easter brunch. (Don't worry,...
