Another print domino falls
Since DotDash purchased Des Moines-based Meredith publishing late last year, they have shaken up the magazine behemoth with a slew of changes, not the least of which was shuttering the print editions of six magazines so…
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The next wave of US food cities
America's largest cities have long been revered as destinations for food lovers, but that doesn't mean you are limited to New York or Los Angeles for excellent dining options. Many other metropolitan areas have vibrant…
The perfect potholder doesn't exist
When you need to grab a Dutch oven or baking sheet out of a blazing oven, what do you use to protect your hands? There are many options to choose from to complete this task: basic squares potholders, large oven mitts,…
Food news antipasto
Have you ever watched America's Test Kitchen and thought "I should be working there?" If so, here is your chance: Casting Crane is casting for a reality show called America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation. Not only…
Salad greens 101
Even though the Upper Midwest is full of 'salads' that feature a wide range of ingredients from Jell-O to Snickers candy bars, when most people think of salads they conjure images of leafy greens and vegetables tossed…
Are calzones better than pizza?
You probably know someone who has spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on a wood-fired pizza oven in a quest to make the perfect homemade pizza. Perfecting pizza at home is a laudable goal, because it means you…
How to avoid sticky baking situations
Unmolding Bundt cakes used to terrify me. I would break out in a nervous sweat as I tipped the baking pan upside down over a cooling rack, hoping that when I lifted the tin, a beautifully detailed whole cake would…
The new 'food fights'
I love the Eat Your Books Cookbook Club plus several other food groups on Facebook. The ones I frequent have a spirit of collegiality, a warm and welcoming vibe, and plenty of insightful commentary. Apparently not all…
Food news antipasto
It was only a matter of time before cryptocurrency and the food and beverage industry collided. Global restaurant group Chotto Matte is selling a specialty cocktail this April (timed to coincide with the Miami Bitcoin…
April Fool's food pranks
I have to admit, Serious Eats almost got me this year with their clever April Fool's joke. They posted a link to a recipe for dry brined beans, complete with photo and convincing 'Serious Eats-sounding' text. It is very…
Eating with all your senses
For some Covid sufferers, the loss of their sense of smell was one of the most persistent and discouraging results. My neighbor could not smell anything for months after her coronavirus infection, and when the sense…
Convection ovens: yay or nay?
Every high-end oven has a convection feature, and it is becoming increasingly popular on the mid-range models as well. But is convection something you really need? The Washington Post's Aaron Hutchinson gives us a…