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.
Gut flora getting you down? Microbiome under siege? With the surge of interest in the health of our gut, Gusty, a new Brooklyn-based food startup, has set out to conquer our colon conundrums with a carefully curated selection of artisanal fermented foods delivered direct to your doorstep.
Although it may start innocently enough, there’s really nothing worse than a painfully sore throat. And while sipping something warm and comforting like herbal tea, bone broth, or even a hot toddy is certainly soothing, sometimes the only thing your throat is crying out for is the exact opposite: something ice-cold to dull the pain.
Don’t reach for your standard, go-to recipes this weekend. Instead, spice things up by trying something new in the kitchen. Even better, try a recipe with a little heat.
These 11 recipes have just enough spice to keep things interesting without sending you in search of a glass of milk to quell the fire. And if you are tentative when it comes to spicy food, remember that you can easily adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Last week I returned from a trip of a lifetime. My fiancé and I spent almost two weeks soaking up the beauty of South Africa. It was a such an incredible vacation that we’re already plotting our return, if we’re ever so lucky in the future. The only negative part was, well, the flight. I’ve been on 10- and even 12-hour flights before, but this was by far the longest I’ve endured. Book the nonstop from New York City’s John F. Kennedy airport to Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo airport, like we did, and you’re in for a solid 15-hour flight.
