Just What Is Shelf-Stable Milk and Why Doesn’t It Need Refrigeration? Unopened boxes last WAY longer without refrigeration, here’s how. By Kristy Alpert I first discovered shelf-stable milk while living in Europe, where it was the only option available in many grocery stores and markets near my village. The thin boxes…
Chocolate Cake Recipes That Don’t Disappoint By Kristy Alpert Few desserts satisfy quite like homemade chocolate cake. We have something for everyone, including a German chocolate cake recipe, a chocolate mug cake recipe, and our favorite flourless chocolate cake recipe. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or an evening…
The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World Fighter jet rides, blind tasting in a cave, scuba diving for bottles: There’s a lot to do out there for adventurous wine lovers. By Kristy Alpert Fighter jet ride at the Leclerc Briant Champagne house. | CREDIT: HENRI-PIERRE GROLLEAU Winemakers rarely shy away from…
These Mini Pies Are Massively Adorable By Kristy Alpert If you’ve ever been tempted to eat the entire pie, now’s your chance. Mini pies are a comforting single-serving dessert (or entrée—you’ll see what we mean) with built-in portion control excellent for any occasion. Grab a bite-sized egg and cheese pie…
Healthy No-Bake Desserts When You Need a Sweet with Less Fuss By Kristy Alpert These healthy no-bake desserts fit perfectly into your lifestyle without heating up your home. Needing just a little time on the stove top or in the fridge, these no-bake healthy dessert ideas—including frozen treats and layered…
The Best Staycation in Every State Eureka Springs, Arkansas Eureka Springs, AR, USA The curious and the afflicted were some of the earliest arrivals in Eureka Springs, drawn by the legends of miraculous healing waters veiled beneath the isolated wilderness of Northwest Arkansas. Today it’s the adventurous and the hungry who come seeking…
10 Incredible Smoked Foods That Aren’t Meat By Kristy Alpert Whether you’re smoking with pellets, charcoal, chips, or logs, you’re missing out on what your smoker can do if you’re only smoking meat. Smoking is essentially a method of cooking slowly over indirect heat, so when you smoke a piece of meat, the protein begins…
15 Very Bizarre Things You Can Do at Hotels Around the World This Winter By Kristy Alpert Ski-in, ski-out resorts are an obvious choice for winter adventures, but these hotels offer something a bit more…or, at least, something more, memorable. COVID-19 Disclaimer: Make sure to check the status of the states,…
9 Things to Consider When Moving from the City to the Country By Kristy Alpert It was a family decision for real estate broker Jose Quiñones to move from his Park Slope apartment to his rural home in Sussex County, Delaware… or, rather, a decision he made for his family….
The Scoop on Chia Seed Benefits and How to Start Cooking with Them Right Now Here’s everything you wanted to know about these tiny trendy seeds that are packed with nutrition. By Kristy Alpert Despite their small size, chia seeds are absolute powerhouses in the kitchen and are packed with vital nutrients….
