From Skeptic to Aficionado: Testing 22 Milk Frothers to Find the Best Barista-Quality Foam at Home
For a long time, even as an enthusiastic, everyday coffee drinker, I genuinely believed milk frothers were just another kitchen gadget that no one truly needed. Sure, they seemed fun,…
Chef Eric Sze Takes Us on a Delicious Tour of His Favorite New York City Eateries on ‘Chef’s Day Off’
When the kitchen doors swing shut and the service rush finally comes to an end, what does a celebrated New York City chef choose to eat? For Eric Sze, the…
After Six Summers of Trial and Error, the Ultimate Peach Cobbler Loaf Finally Makes Its Debut
When a fellow baker asked last week just how long it truly takes to get a recipe right, the response was as honest as it was inevitable: as long as…
Culinary Expert Alton Brown Shares Cooler Brining Method to Free Up Holiday Fridge Space
The annual logistical challenge of preparing a Thanksgiving feast often begins long before the turkey ever touches the oven. For home cooks across the country, fitting a massive, multi-pound bird…
The Rise of Tavern-Style Pizza: How the Midwest’s Iconic Thin-Crust Pie Conquered the Country
For decades, outsiders looking at Chicago pizza suffered from a massive misconception. Mention the city’s pie to a tourist, and they will almost invariably picture a towering, tourist-beckoning deep-dish pie…
Embracing Late Summer: Why This Tomato Risotto Defies the Early Fall Push
If you are among those who find themselves quietly irritated by the premature arrival of pumpkin spice displays and Halloween decorations during an 85-degree week in September, you are far…
Why You Should Always Bring a Host Gift—And the Best Items to Say Thank You
If you were to consult an artificial intelligence overview online to ask whether social etiquette demands bringing a host gift to a dinner party or gathering, the robot would likely…
The Eggs Scene in ‘You Can See Everything’ Scrambles Reality
Watching You Can See Everything, the disorienting new documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes co-directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, feels akin to watching your own brain attempt…
Smitten Kitchen Marks Two Decades of Home Cooking With a Milestone Anniversary and a New Weeknight Staple
For twenty years, home cook and food writer Deb Perelman has occupied a unique space in the digital culinary landscape. What began two decades ago as a modest digital destination…
Understanding Mirin: The Essential Japanese Sweet Rice Wine, Its Types, and How to Use It
If you have ever eaten Japanese food, you have almost certainly tasted mirin. Alongside miso, soy sauce, dashi, and rice vinegar, this sweet rice wine stands as a fundamental pillar…