• $299.95
• Williams-Sonoma
Kitchen tool giant OXO just released a new line of small electrics called OXO On, and it’s hitting stores right now. First thing to catch my eye? This drip coffee pot. Why? Well, it really wants to do it all.
You might readily order a Bellini at brunch or a mojito at your favorite Mexican restaurant, but do you know how those cocktails got their names?
As part of their ongoing quest to explain everything, Mental Floss has a list of the origins of some of your favorite cocktails’ names.
A warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a chilly fall evening is comfort food at its finest. Even better? A warm bowl of pumpkin soup that practically cooks itself. Get out your slow cooker and make this fragrant, coconut milk-laced soup ASAP.
I’m pretty sure that Pop Rocks ranked quite high as one of the most entertaining candies of your childhood. A fizzy, popping feeling of tiny bubbles exploding, accompanied by their signature crackling sound when they hit your tongue – even your friends could hear them pop and fizz every time you opened your mouth. But where does the “pop” in Pop Rocks come from?
There are a number of ways to become a better cook: You can read a lot of cookbooks, learn from the experts, go to culinary school, or work your way through The Kitchn’s Cooking and Baking Schools. You can make the same recipe dozens of times or cook all day to prep for the week or a big party. Do any of these at any time, and you’ll improve your cooking skills — no doubt about it!
The only potential problem? You need time to do most of those things. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could improve your cooking life in — oh, say — five-minute chunks instead? You can! Our list of mini tasks and projects to do in five minutes or less will make cooking feel easier, faster, and a little bit more experienced.
If you’re looking for a DIY candy to make this Halloween, I’ve got just the thing for you: pumpkin seed butter cups. They’re easy to make; look a little spooky (I mean, who expects to find green filling in their candy?); and best of all, eschew the traditional peanut butter, making them safe for friends with nut allergies.
There really isn’t a more versatile ingredient to always have on hand in the refrigerator than eggs. Eggs help us start our days off right and give our baked goods moisture and structure. They’re also inexpensive, full of protein, and a lifesaver at dinner when you need throw a quick meal together.
But eggs at dinner can be just more than just scrambled eggs; they can truly be the star! Whether they’re stirred into soups, baked with veggies or lentils, or fried on top of polenta or greens, here are 20 delicious ways to eat eggs for dinner tonight.
• $19.84
• Etsy
It’s open season for oatmeal and we have what you’re looking for this week with a whole series of oatmeal tips and tricks. It’s time to get that morning pot bubbling, and you also want to make sure you have the right tools. If you’re firing up the oatmeal cauldron, isn’t it time you had a spurtle in hand?
I have long been a fan of the breakfast cookie (or any cookie, really). Many of us enjoy scones or muffins for breakfast, so why not a very near cousin made more morning appropriate thanks to whole-grain flour and natural sugar? I’ve done many riffs on this recipe; this one is warmly spiced and tailored for crisp, cozy fall mornings.
