When it comes to long weekends, Memorial Day is hard to beat. The unofficial start of summer means cookouts, sipping salted strawberry daiquiris by the pool, and, of course, Memorial Day sales. My mom would tell you Memorial Day weekend is the best time to save on mattresses and furniture—which, true—but I’m here to remind you it’s also a … Read more
No one wants to spend their Saturday stalking the farmers market for beautiful berries that are moldy come Monday. These tips on how to store strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries will help you to mitigate the madness of quickly perishing produce once and for all. With just a little extra effort up front, you’ll save … Read more
Andy Baraghani remembers the exact moment he was introduced to the Benriner mandoline slicer, a.k.a. the kitchen tool that changed the way he cooked. He was 16, working on the line alongside a seasoned cook named Tamar Adler, who went on to write An Everlasting Meal. “She had just spooned warm brandade onto toast,” he … Read more
For many of us food people, our fridges, freezers, and kitchen shelves tend to be a hodge-podge of new food products on the market. Olive oil in squeeze bottle form. Frozen XLB (xiao long bao). Extremely cool-looking vinegars. Okay, I guess I should just speak for myself: I’m describing my kitchen. And right now you’ll … Read more
They say the best Father’s Day gift is one that comes from the heart season tickets to the Nets. But if your dad is less of a sports guy and more of a food guy, we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up 12 gift ideas that go beyond an Apple watch or a novelty tie, … Read more