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We didn’t have many Thanksgiving traditions growing up; we tried a different turkey technique every year, got creative with sides, and took a generally non-traditional approach to the traditions. In fact, my most salient Thanksgiving memory from childhood is when the fire department had to come because we accidentally left the manual in our brand-new … Read more

Why It Works A light hand with the sugar keeps the persimmon flavor front and center. An optional addition of black tea adds both a malty flavor and subtle astringency to cut the sweetness of the sorbet. So you all used your ice cream makers for the holidays, right? And you made some ice creams … Read more

Why It Works Halving the squash prevents them from rolling around, and pre-roasting before cutting Hasselback-style makes slicing easier. Slipping sage leaves between some slices creates a subtle woodsy herb flavor throughout. The thin slices allow the glaze to penetrate into the squash. Butternut squash is the star of many fall and winter recipes, and … Read more

We don’t need to tell you that the foods you eat play a significant role in your long-term health. But did you know they also impact your cognitive health? In fact, what you eat may be as important for brain health as other lifestyle factors like exercise and sleep.  “With the right nutrition, you can … Read more

When I was growing up, Thanksgiving was always a marathon day of food. Sure, dinner was an elaborate affair, but we actually started eating hours before sitting down at the table, and the appetizers were as important as the turkey and mashed potatoes. We blamed the snacking on the fact that dinner always took longer … Read more

Scrambled eggs are one of the first recipes many home cooks attempt to conquer. With this in mind, you might think the process of mastering how to make scrambled eggs would be easy. But if you have ever attempted to make scrambled eggs, you’ll know it’s a tricky endeavor. It seems like everyone has a … Read more

It’s no secret that cabbage has a gassy reputation. After enjoying a meal with cabbage, you may notice that gas and discomfort hit a few hours later. While it’s natural and normal to pass gas—even up to 25 times a day—it can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Foods like cabbage contain a lot of fiber and … Read more

Why It Works Adding more olive oil to the pork after cooking introduces a fresh olive oil flavor. Vinegar offsets the pork’s richness, while turning its fat into a warm vinaigrette. I’ve recently decided to turn my life into a simulated reality show, in which I pretend that every single thing I do is actually … Read more

I LOVE Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving was always my favorite holiday and still kind of is. I love that it isn’t about presents. It is about family, love and food. It is about slowing down and cooking real food with the ones you love. The year Craig was out of a job and our adoption was on … Read more