Salads are best during the summer. Full stop. If you’re a lazy cook, there’s nothing better than being able to throw a bunch of delicious vegetables or fruits in a bowl with some cheese (or not) and some vinaigrette (maybe). The fifth commandment of summer cooking celebrates the easiest meal to make. Strict followers will be rewarded.
Berry season is finally here, and with it comes an abundance of baked goods. From cakes and cobblers to brownies and pies, summer is the perfect time to showcase fresh berries in all of your sweet treats. Not sure where to start? I turned to 10 of my favorite bloggers for their berry best recipes. Happy baking!
It’s that time of year again. Farmers markets are busy, gardens are overflowing with produce, and CSA boxes with colorful fresh vegetables are being delivered. It’s prime time for veggie-filled dishes, and the slow cooker is every bit as helpful now as it is in winter. The ease and convenience of slow-cooking lends itself well to busy summer days, so you get to eat more wholesome meals without any extra fuss. Here are 10 ways it can help you load up on veggies all summer long.
I love people who have strong opinions about slightly random, not-so-important subjects — especially when it relates to food. Earlier this year when we interviewed Chef Dale Talde about his favorite bodega finds, he expressed passion for the very best bacon, egg, and cheese and late-night gatorade. I had to know if he had the same fervor when it came to ice cream.
Here’s what Chef Talde has to say about his favorite ice cream. Like you’d expect from a chef with four restaurants under his belt and an incredible new cookbook, his pint pick is perfectly balanced yet still intense.
You know when you walk into a room and it just feels good? You instantly get a sense that the person who lives there is happy and relaxed — and some of those good vibes rub off on you, too. It may seem a little out there, but there are correlations between a person’s mood and the space they inhabit. Here are a few ways to tip the balance in your kitchen towards positivity, gratitude, and gracefulness.
Hanger is a word used to describe the feeling you get when your rumbling tummy leads to a cranky mood. It’s worse than the pout you might make when you’re just hungry, though. This is a full-on, hulk-level need for food.
While we generally plan for our afternoon post-lunch slump, hanger can strike at any time if you’re unprepared. Here are 15 delicious snacks to keep you full between meals and defend against hanger.
Today Islam is no longer a religion that is just in the Middle East or Arabia. Generations have moved north, south, west, and further east. There are converts around the world; my husband being one of them, and with each person choosing Islam as their faith, another layer of culture and customs is added to the religious holiday, bringing more vibrancy, diversity, and color.
Ramadan for me has changed so much from when I was younger and celebrated the month with my parents and siblings in London. While the iftar I share with my family is totally different from the Muslims breaking their fast in Scandinavia or Latin America, it’s also very different from the iftar I shared during my childhood. Today, my iftar table tells the story of my family and our connections to all corners of the world.
