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Spring is officially here — although you wouldn’t necessarily know it from your weekly grocery run. Seasonality doesn’t really exist in the produce aisles. Perhaps there are more apples in the fall; maybe a special berry display in summer, but there will always be apples and there will always be berries. And while there’s something to be said for the convenience of modern grocery shopping — you can essentially buy anything at any time — with so much abundance in our everyday lives, it can be difficult to know what’s in season and what’s not.

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Scallions may seem like a straightforward allium, but they tend to cause a bit of confusion — even among more seasoned cooks. Their mild, oniony bite adds flavor and color to practically any dish, but a few questions continue to pop up about how to use the white ends in comparison to the green tops. Turns out this kitchen workhorse begs an explanation.

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Have you ever vacuumed your kitchen walls? Some cleaning gurus recommend it at least once a month — seriously! — and not just the ones in your kitchen. If that sounds overwhelming, I’m with you. But if you think about all the wear and tear and grease and grime that leave their mark on your kitchen walls, it makes sense. You probably want to do more than just a spring cleaning of what is most likely the gathering spot of your home, right?

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If there were a beauty pageant for the United States, Hawaii would have it locked up. But there’s more to this stunning archipelago than just good looks and fruity cocktails. Beneath her outer beauty, she’s full of personality — or personalities, rather. Each island has its own identity, its own strengths, and its own way of channeling the Aloha spirit. Here’s our very official guide to figuring out which island is the right island for you.

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How To Make Quick-Pickled Red Onions

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Pickling and fermenting are two methods for naturally preserving foods, and both produce some delicious, tangy results. Do you know what sets them apart?

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Caring for a newborn is one of life’s ultimate challenges. There are the hurdles we all know (but parents never complain about, right?) — the sleepless nights, learning your baby’s needs without the helpful use of language. Another is the challenge of finding really high-quality products to treat your baby’s tender skin.

If you can’t find products that you love, why not make them? Making your own skincare products is often surprisingly easy and cost-effective, thanks to common kitchen ingredients, and it lets you know exactly what you’re putting onto your baby’s skin. Baby powder is a great place to start. Here’s how.

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In my kitchen, the blender does it all — soups, sauces, jams, stocks, sorbets, smoothies, milkshakes, and, best of all, frozen cocktails. Who’s with me in celebrating the revival of blended drinks in the craft cocktail scene? It was only a matter of time. The blended cocktail format simply offers too many possibilities to be ignored.

Over the past few days, I’ve been sharing some hits from my home bar, as well as a few riffs on some classic cocktails — in blended form, of course. Before you get going, let’s talk tips on how to better your blended beverages.

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Whether you know it as an immersion, stick, or hand blender, there’s one thing that’s certain — this is one useful kitchen tool. Its compact size makes it easy to store in even the tiniest kitchens, cleanup is a breeze, and best of all, it’s super versatile. But to really get the most bang for your buck with an immersion blender, the trick is knowing all of its little secrets and how to use them to make this tool work for you.

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