Here’s what’s keeping me occupied on my way out to the beach for fireworks, barbecuing, and all-around relaxation. Have a great 4th! I put a twist on 8 all-American favorites for LearnVest, from burgers to potato salad. Not far afield, First We Feast published my curated collection of the Best Classic American Recipes on the […]

Here’s what’s keeping me occupied these days in between stuff I’m, you know, supposed to be doing. My grilled cheese obsession got literal about the time when Martha threw a round of Brie on the barbecue. I contribute a couple clever (or so I’d like to think) cooking tips to this collection of kitchen know-how […]

Here’s what’s going on in my corner of the web today–I’ve been focusing on eating tons of veggies and whole grains this week, and it seems to be evident in my choice of links. The personal is political when we’re making a choice between climate change and cheeseburgers. The Lobster Claw Bloody Mary from Lobster […]

Here’s what’s going on in my little corner of the foodie and quarter-life web this week: How to plan out an apartment-friendly wedding registry, which includes dreamily mapping out your future kitchen. A blog that goes deep into one ingredient, cooking 5 recipes in 5 days, from cauliflower to carrots. Lots of great answers to the […]

Here’s what I’ve been reading in food news this week: This Daily News piece has fun recipes for leftover matzo – including a few I contributed! (By the way: add your extra charset to chicken salad.) The history of Tupperware, with some great mid-century visuals. Apparently the U.S. has a raisin cartel. (via Catherine Rampell) […]

How to compost in NYC – even in a tiny apartment. I’m loving the show-stopping suggestions on this TheKitchn post about people’s favorite crowd-pleasing desserts. A recipe for homemade soup dumplings, which, by the way, are made with pig skin. The way New Yorkers used to eat – specifically: “You’d buy a big slice of pizza […]

Here’s what I’m reading in cooking news, tips, tricks, and stories this week: Eating well and cheaply abroad, even with a special diet – this post may awaken your travel bug. How orange juice cuts the acidity of whole wheat in baked goods. I had no idea how many people order off menu at fast food joints! A beautiful […]

Here’s what the internet cooked up for us quarter-life chefs this week: A post in praise of crispy breadcrumbs I could have written with just as much enthusiasm if not more. Little crunchy breadcrumbs on top of pasta, polenta, risotto–whatever–are the best! How Aida Mollenkamp cooks in a tiny kitchen. Peanut butter cups turned inside […]

Here’s what I’m reading from the ‘net’s cooking universe this week: This Greatist post about healthful, on-the-go breakfasts including my chocolate-chip oatmeal breakfast bars; chocolate chip cookies to travel for (I’ll sure go to the Upper West Side for Levain); why the world’s best chefs are like tyrants, according to Vanity Fair; Good Food Jobs, the awesome […]

Before I announce the winner of the Nespresso Lattissima+, allow me to draw your attention to some fun BGSK stuff around the web. First, all this week I’m the featured blogger over at Edamam, a recipe-discovery engine. Check out the BGSK Edmam picks here, and stay tuned all week. If you’re already eager to detox, […]