FOOD LIFE

Broccoli is one of the most common vegetables on the dinner table. And for good reason; it’s a versatile staple vegetable that’s available in abundance in almost every grocery store and is a delicious way to pack in your daily vitamins and fiber. But if you’ve found yourself with a […]

Vigilantly washing or scrubbing fruits and vegetables on the Dirty Dozen list is a common way to reduce pesticide residues between the store and your plate. Notoriously gritty or dirty produce, like leeks and mushrooms, are obvious candidates for a bath, while less conspicuous berries and greens may need more […]

There’s always a lot of chatter on social media about “magic cakes.” One seemingly impossible cake is mixed in one bowl but ends up in three layers after it’s baked—as if some magic happens once it’s in the oven.  What looks like magic is science—chemistry, to be exact. Baking at […]

There’s a lot we love about cooking in a cast-iron skillet. It retains heat beautifully, giving steaks and burgers a beautiful sear and cornbread a perfectly crispy crust. What don’t we love as much? Scrubbing the skillet afterward to remove the stuck-on bits, then seasoning it to restore its glossy […]

As a food writer, I often gravitate toward the history of food customs and cooking practices. Lately, I have enjoyed uncovering vintage recipes and studying their publication dates (or lack thereof) to better understand why cooks relied on certain ingredients or techniques at the time. Recently, Allrecipes editor Andrea Lobas […]