Order Like You’ve Been Here Before. There’s a funny little social game built into every appetizer menu. Before the drinks settle and before anyone locks in an entrée, the table gets its first read on…
Flexibility vs. Fundamentals: Knowing What Actually Matters in the Kitchen. Cooking is often filled with “rules,” but not all of them deserve to be followed strictly. Some guidelines exist to ensure safety and consistency, while…
The Potluck Table Has a Pecking Order. Potlucks may look casual, but the food table usually tells a very clear story about what people actually want. Some dishes sit around getting polite little scoops for…
Peter Fazekas on PexelsIf you had to guess which food gets faked, diluted, downgraded, and relabeled the most, you might go with honey, saffron, or maybe seafood. Those are all common fraud targets, but olive…
Lhe3460 on WikimediaMost people have picked up a food package, glanced at the nutrition label, and put it back down feeling more confused than before. What's actually good for you? What's bad for you? The…
Timo Volz on UnsplashFinding the perfect sweet treat that satisfies a crowd while remaining mindful of blood sugar levels doesn't have to be a stressful kitchen mission. You might’ve felt the pressure of hosting a…
Alena Darmel on PexelsYou get home after a very, very long day. What’s one of the first things you do? Sure, you might decide to shed those uncomfortable work clothes or lie in bed for…
The Road Trip Staples. Gas station food gets written off until you’ve got your own regular order, your own stop off the interstate, and one item you’ll go a little out of your way for.…
Benyamin Bohlouli on UnsplashHoney has a wonderful reputation despite being so sweet. It's made by bees, sounds earthy, old-fashioned, and somehow more virtuous than the white sugar sitting in a paper bag on your counter.…
