CookShelfThe growing cocktail revival has made an impact on the drink scene in many ways, not the least of which is resurrecting spirits that had all but disappeared. Two people who contributed heavily to this revival are Erik…
It's probably safe to say a few kids are having candy "hangovers" today after trick-or-treating last night. If you want to reduce your child's candy stash, or if you have leftover candy from the giveaway bowl, you can…
Last night I had the pleasure of attending The Splendid Table's 20th Anniversary Celebration at the historic Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Splendid Table radio broadcast debuted in 1995, and host Lynne…
We have discussed the advantages of weight measures over volume measures previously on this blog. Acclaimed author Alice Medrich buttresses the argument in favor of scales in a recent article for The Washington Post.…
Avid cooks often read cookbooks like novels, with the books always within easy reach: perched on the arm of the sofa, stacked on the nightstand, tucked into the ever-present totebag. We learn so much through these…
The question of the pavlova's origin has long been contested. While there is little doubt that it was named for Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, there has been controversy about where the dish was invented. Australia and…
Wine pairings can be serious business: a good wine can be a let down when it's paired with the wrong food. But taking pairings too seriously can be no fun, either. To counteract such overly critical thinking, Travel +…
Despite food's central importance to history and culture, there hasn't been a museum dedicated solely to food. That is about to change, as two new food museums are set to open this month, one in London and the other in…
Whether you call it apple beer, apple wine, afpelwein or hard apple cider, Martha Stewart says you should be drinking it. The alcoholic beverage made by fermenting fresh apple juice has different names depending on…
When you think about designing a kitchen, most of the thoughts revolve around the mechanics of it: what kind of cabinets do you want, how should you arrange the workspace, which countertop materials do you think will…
It's been said that the internet was made for sharing photos of cats. For foodies, it seems like it was tailored for sharing food photos. Most of us have uploaded a photo or two to social media, whether as part of a…
The influence of terroir, the environmental conditions (like soil and climate) in which wine grapes are grown that contribute to a wine's flavor and aroma, has been debated for centuries. People have argued that terroir…
