Photo: Seita (Shutterstock) Everyone loves Korean foodfrom the barbecue to the instant ramyeon to the unique offerings of Korean-Chinese cuisine. But if you’re starting to venture outside of bibimbap and want to delve deeper into all that Korean cuisine has to offer, we recommend turning your gaze toward its wide array of soups and stews. … Read more
Pickling is an ancient art of preservation. Without it, many of our ancestors would’ve died of starvation or malnutrition, especially in the dead of winter. That’s particularly true in the Baltics where freezing temperatures wreak havoc on the soil and vegetation as early as November. So it’s no surprise that some of the most exciting … Read more
Photo: Claire Lower Cheese is crowdpleaser—a perfect product that can be sliced, melted, or otherwise manipulated into something that is a little more involved, like a dip or a cheeseball. Because it’s so good in its own right, it doesn’t need a ton of futzing. You can turn a log of goat cheese or a … Read more
Photo: Ken Wolter (Shutterstock) There’s something fun about a combination fast food restaurant, like the KFC and Taco Bell pairing that’s not too terribly far away from my neighborhood. If I want a famous bowl with my Crunchwrap Supreme, I can make it happen at the same counter. But it’s not just Yum! Brands restaurants … Read more
Photo: Dawn Reiss Let’s face it, the holidays are mostly about eating and drinking. With a kiddo who has food allergies, the season can be tough for my family. We’re far from alone: One in 13 kids in the US has food allergies, according to the CDC. More than 50 million people in the US. … Read more
Photo: Linda Studley (Shutterstock) We have bravely asked many notable public figures if a hot dog is a sandwichand by and large, we have come up with the answer: No(?), a hot dog is not(?) a sandwich (probably). The question will forever remain in contention as compelling counterarguments are made for its sandwich-ness. But the … Read more
Photo: from my point of view (Shutterstock) To say that people “like” the combination of cheese and potato would be to grossly undersell the power and popularity of the combination. They are a match made in heaven or, more accurately, France. Pommes aligot is the ne plus ultra of cheesy mashed potatoes. Far from mere … Read more
Photo: Giampaolo Nitti (Shutterstock) Do you have a picture in your mind of “healthy” eating? Does it include fruits and vegetables? You’re doing great. Now, just go ahead and eat—wait, what are you doing? You’re worried that some aren’t the healthiest vegetables? What is wrong with you? That’s the reaction I had on seeing the … Read more
Photo: ArtOfPhotos (Shutterstock) Getting a good meal of carbs and protein after your workout is a great way to fuel yourself and support your goals, whether you’re training for strength, endurance, or both. But what if you don’t have the perfect post-workout meal lined up? Is your workout wasted? 02:50 Chopping Basics Wednesday 11:09AM 01:38 … Read more
Photo: Timolina (Shutterstock) Protein is great. Our bodies are all made of protein, and if you lift weights, I bet you already know that eating enough protein is important for building muscle. But what if you just want to be healthy in general? What if you don’t even care that much about being healthy, but … Read more