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Monthly Archives: December 2015
10 Quick Tips for Saving Money on Groceries — The Smart Shopper
The holiday season always tempts me a little toward excess. It might be the year-end bonus or all the fun food in the stores or simply a desire to celebrate that sways me toward letting go and splurging a little more than we need to.
Over the last couple days I’ve been reminding myself that going “whole hog” this season is not going to help us meet long-term goals. “Eat, drink, and be merry” doesn’t pay for that trip to Scotland. Since I want to eat, drink, and be merry in Scotland, I’m pulling my budget cap a little tighter on my head.
5 Things Aziz Ansari Gets So Right About Food in Master of None — Food on TV
In early November, Netflix released all 10 episodes of Aziz Ansari’s new show, “Master of None.” As I binge-watched the show’s brilliant inaugural season, I was delighted by its deft handling of topics like race, gender, relationships, family, and of course, food.
Not only does Ansari give plenty of shout-outs to some of the best bars and restaurants in New York City, but he also expertly weaves underlying truths about today’s food culture into almost every episode. Here are five things “Master of None” gets so right about food.
6 Guest Room Must-Haves for Holiday Hosting — Apartment Therapy
Recipe: Graham Cracker Toffee — 5 Food Gift Recipes from Maggie Battista
A traditional holiday treat, graham cracker toffee recipes have been passed between families for generations. It’s less toffee and more a delicious hack of graham crackers, butter, and sugar. A dear girlfriend gave me a batch of this toffee, along with the recipe, years ago. In that simple act, she fueled years of effortless holiday food gifts for my friends and family. I slip a few pieces — because a little goes a long way — into my cookie boxes during the winter holidays. They’re always the first treats gobbled up.
5 Important Things to Know About Baking in a Gas Oven — Tips from The Kitchn
All ovens have their own unique quirks, but gas ovens can be particularly tricky. Most of the time it’s business as usual, and then out of the blue, you’ll bake some muffins that won’t brown on top or a cake that bakes unevenly. Wonder why, or what you can do about it? I have a few tips to help you out.
Recipe: Almond-Fig Breakfast Quick Bread — But First, Breakfast!
Everyone has their comfort zone in the kitchen. Maybe you make a mean meatloaf or the very best chocolate chip cookies. Maybe your spaghetti sauce has garnered a reputation around your neighborhood. For me, quick breads, muffins, and scones are my jam because they come together quickly, and I can experiment with ways to make them a bit healthier by incorporating some whole grains and much less sugar than is often called for.
Sometimes, in my endless tweaks, I come up with a real winner, a recipe I’ll keep coming back to for a long time. Such is the case with this almond-fig breakfast bread.
10 Winning Ways to Eat Baked Eggs Any Time of Day — Recipes from The Kitchn
Take a break from your standard scrambled, hard-boiled, or poached eggs, and up your egg game this weekend by baking them. These recipes are always a hit at breakfast and brunch (especially when you have a few guests), but they’re also substantial enough to make a satisfying lunch or dinner. From individual baked eggs in ramekins, to veggie- and meat-filled frittatas and quiches, here are 10 recipes to get you started.
A Seasonal Hanukkah Menu from Amelia Saltsman — Holiday Menus from The Kitchn
Oh, Hanukkah — I adore you. Always have. Even as a kid, I drew to the warmth of the hanukiyah (holiday menorah) as though to a cozy fireplace. Little did I know I was tapping into the very heart of the holiday.
5 Essential Things to Know About Brussels Sprouts — Tips from The Kitchn
While they certainly look the part (and come from the same family), Brussels sprouts aren’t just mini cabbages. This globe-shaped veggie is a wondrous and delicious thing all its own.
Whether they hold a regular place in your dinner rotation, or you’re just starting to open your heart to this little green vegetable, here are five essential things you should know about Brussels sprouts.