If someone were to study the color palette of my diet, they would find a lot of beige and yellow, and most of the yellow would be from butter and egg yolks. I consume a lot of both, often at the same ...
A trifle is the hot-mess-best-friend of desserts. It would be all over the place if it wasn't for the giant bowl holding it together, but the good qualities outweigh the chaos. You can dress it up wit...
Cornstarch is a functional, journeyman ingredient, neither sexy nor exciting. It does its job well; all you do to activate its thickening powers is mix it with a small amount of liquid to create a sl...
The culinary world has no shortage of jargon, and occasionally it feels like an entirely different language. While I enjoy picking up a bit of French or Javanese, learning the meaning behind the name ...
When pursuing the perfect bean dip, you either end up with a claggy, dense, muddy brick, or a light, smooth, silky spread. Let's avoid the brick. The best way to achieve a fluffy, lump-less bean dip i...
People who hate American cheese either do not understand it, or have allowed classism to ruin it for them. I would not serve it on an assiette de fromage, but it is my go-to for burgers, bologna sandw...
Pickle fans love taking what is supposed to be an accent--a sour and pungent adornment--and forcing it into a main role. We'll try any pickled-flavored snack that comes to market, be it a simple potat...
As a teen and young adult, I drank a lot of full-sugar sodas--Mountain Dew, mostly. One day I decided that I would swap them all out for their diet equivalents, and the resulting loss of calories woul...
It is common knowledge that I, Claire Lower, enjoy McDonald's and their many fine products. The fries, when hot and fresh, are perfect, the Diet Coke is the coldest and fizziest in the game, and their...
Hilary Duff recently explained that she drinks coffee in the morning to curb her appetite. But here's why Dr. Taz Bhatia says this eating habit isn't exactly healthy.When it comes to
May 2023
[photo1]By Emily MullinA gene-editing startup wants to help you eat healthier salads. This month, North Carolina-based Pairwise is rolling out a new type of mustard greens engineered to be less bitter...
I'm currently in awe of peanut powder. It has all the flavor of raw peanuts and peanut butter, but a powdered structure that is nothing short of food-witchcraft. Regular, sticky peanut butter has alwa...
I get it, Thai curry can be hot stuff. Maybe it was the pad gra-pao recipe you tried, or the surprise chili pepper in your takeout two years ago that made you throw in the towel forever, but I want to...
Sour Patch Kids have always been my favorite movie candy (sorry to those who prefer Raisinets or whatever the kids are eating these days). But they can do more than just taste good while your friends ...
Eating chips and dip is a streamlined activity. There's no need for utensils or plates, as the delivery system for your dip is, itself, entirely edible, and the dip comes in its own bowl. With the exc...
Whether you spend the day celebrating, grieving, or acting like it's any other Sunday, you can take advantage of this year's Mother's Day food deals and freebies, like the ones below. As always, this ...
Road trip season is approaching. Do you know what you're going to eat? There's nothing wrong with hopping in the car with a hope and a dream and an assumption that the fast food restaurants of the wor...
The sun is out and the pollen is zapping my will to live, which means grilling season is officially upon us. You may like to kick of the season with a big ol' pork shoulder or smoked chicken, but I li...
A popular brand of flour appears to be the culprit behind a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning the public to stay away from certain l...
I grew up in a family that was scrupulous about food safety, and it took me a little while after I moved out to figure out the difference between what was a sensible precaution (wash your hands after ...