Small Splurges That Drain You. Grocery stores are very good at making convenience look harmless, especially when the price difference is tucked behind pretty packaging. The thing is, paying for convenience is actually what drains…
Are You Washing Your Produce Correctly?. Washing fruits and vegetables sounds simple enough, but this seemingly straightforward process actually trips a lot of people up. In fact, depending on your personal habits and rinsing methods,…
The Midwest Knows Comfort Food . Midwestern food has a special talent for sounding questionable on paper and then somehow winning you over at the first bite. This is a region where salads may contain zero…
Frank McHugh on PexelsSometimes dinner plans fall apart. A busy workday runs late, fresh ingredients spoil sooner than expected, or you simply don't have the energy to cook the meal you originally planned. On nights…
Gustavo Fring on PexelsWalk into a Whole Foods and you are meant to feel something. The lighting is warm, the signage is handwritten in chalk, and the produce is arranged like it belongs in a…
A Burrito Is Only As Good As What Goes Inside. As far as satisfying meals go, burritos might take the top spot. Americans love this delicious meal, but that's not to say that all burritos…
Rare, Expensive, and Upper Class. Luxury food has never been just about how something tastes. A lot of the world’s most expensive foods come with a story: they’re hard to grow, slow to make, carefully…
Low Effort, Crowd-Friendly Results. Potlucks are pretty intimidating when you don't have any confidence in the kitchen, but there’s some good news: nobody expects you to show up with restaurant-level dishes! Potlucks are all about…
Fresh, Casual, & Full of Personality. California cuisine isn't a single thing, which is exactly why it has become so influential. It draws from Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French, Indigenous, Spanish, and farm-to-table traditions, then…
