The Lost Art of Feeding Surprise Guests
Annie Spratt on UnsplashA surprise guest used to be less of a problem and more of an invitation to put the kettle on. When someone knocked and stepped inside, it was common to offer coffee,…
Annie Spratt on UnsplashA surprise guest used to be less of a problem and more of an invitation to put the kettle on. When someone knocked and stepped inside, it was common to offer coffee,…
Bru-nO on PixabaySodium is one of those nutrients that most people don't think twice about until a doctor brings it up. It doesn't help, either, that it's in almost everything, from the obvious culprits like…
A Flavorful Look Back To The 60s. Every decade in American history is filled with delicious (and sometimes perplexing) dishes that give our country so much history. The 1960s in particular had a food personality…
Before You Eat That.... Did you know that eating a single hot dog could shave off 36 minutes from your life expectancy? According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, the…
Jason Briscoe on UnsplashMany people assume great cooking comes naturally, but even experienced home cooks make mistakes in the kitchen. Burned vegetables, dry meat, bland sauces, and overcooked pasta happen more often than most people…
Viktoria Slowikowska on PexelsGarlic has been used as medicine for most of recorded human history. Ancient Egyptian papyri from around 1550 BCE list it as a treatment for everything from headaches to tumors. Greek physician…
Temperature Can Make or Break a Drink. Ever had eggnog warm? Or a glass of orange juice served hot? Probably not; both options sound pretty terrible. There's a reason why some beverages are best enjoyed…
Some Cookbooks Push Boundaries While Others Stay Comfortable. Cookbooks serve different purposes depending on the audience they're trying to reach. Some encourage readers to experiment with unfamiliar ingredients, advanced techniques, and new culinary traditions, while…
The Decade That Wasn't Afraid To Experiment. The 1970s produced some questionable food trends, but it also gave us plenty of hearty, comforting entrees that deserve another look. Home cooks embraced convenience, restaurants experimented with…