Mason Jar Desserts That Leave Bowls Behind By Kristy Alpert Leave the bowls in your cupboard—these make-ahead desserts are best served in Mason jars. With trifles, pudding, and even pie, these picture-perfect Mason jar desserts make great gifts for friends and neighbors or sweet treats on the go. Check out…
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…
17 Chia Seed Recipes That Will Inspire You to Add Them to More Than Just Pudding By Kristy Alpert Chia is a nutty, ancient grainlike seed packed with fiber, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They’re naturally gluten-free and contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also they’re super fun to eat! Add…
If You Have a Convection Oven, You Essentially Have an Air Fryer Is a convection oven the same as an air fryer? If so, can you use them the same? We know you’ve got questions. Here’s the scoop. By Kristy Alpert Air fryers have come a long way since they first…
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….
Is Grass-Fed Milk Better than Organic? Let’s clear up the organic milk versus grass-fed milk confusion once and for all. By Kristy Alpert The difference between milk alternatives such as oat milk and almond milk is clear, but when it comes to choosing between different forms of cow’s milk, even the healthiest options can seem decidedly…
8 Tips for Better Boxed Pancakes Get that made-from-scratch taste with these easy boxed pancake mix hacks. By Kristy Alpert There’s no shame in boxed pancakes. These handy, pre-mixed packages are easy to whip together with just a few ingredients. In fact, you won’t find me on a camping trip without a Nalgene…
This Is the Only Way You Should Peel Ginger You’ll wish you knew this trick years ago. By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Fresh ginger adds so…
Toss the Knife Block, Store Your Kitchen Knives One of These Ways Instead Ew! There may be yeast or mold growing in your knife block. By Kristy Alpert Kitchen knives are some of the most important—and dangerous—tools in the kitchen, and it’s time you treated them that way, which may mean…
Chocolate and Cheese Is the Perfect Salty-Sweet Indulgence Salty and sweet have always made a great combination, but we’re going beyond a mere sprinkle of sea salt with these satisfying chocolate and cheese pairings. By Kristy Alpert “Chocolate sin queso es como amor sin besos [chocolate without cheese is like love without…
