Writings

We offer a quick rundown on the most popular diets and what we’ve been hearing folks ask about them. Not that we think you need to lose any weight, mind you…

Ever find yourself wondering if it really matters exactly where your oven rack is situated? Wonder no more. We tell it to you like it is.

What’s the difference between a jalapeno and a habanero? A lot. And you want to know exactly what that difference is before you swap one for the other. Here, all the subtle nuances you need to know.

David explains why you’ve been using your zester wrong all these years and shows you how to correct your errant ways.

The one and only spatula that our editor in chief relies on for every kitchen use. So much so that she always keeps a spare on hand. Perhaps you should, too.

The secret to making easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs? It’s a heck of a lot simpler than you’d ever imagine. It just requires a touch of patience…as do all the best things in life.

Ever wonder about the magic that transpires during the much-ballyhooed pickling process? Wonder no more.

Cooking as metaphor for life? Absolutely. Here’s a look at 10 lessons shared by a restaurateur who’s been experiencing missteps and miracles in the kitchen for decades.

New Year’s resolutions. We start with good intentions to eat healthy, then by February it’s duck fat and lardons and kasha varnishkes. And that’s not a bad thing. Not at all.

You may not be thinking this now, but with this stash of hangover fixes both tempting and therapeutic, you can snatch hope from failure, triumph from despair. Milton Crawford explains.