Put MSG in Everything, You Cowards
By now, we should all be completely unafraid of monosodium glutamate, the umami-boosting molecule more commonly referred to as “MSG.” It will not give you headache, it will not make…
Your Marinara Needs Onions or Garlic, but Not Both
A few years ago, I read somewhere that Italians never use onions and garlic in their marinara; it’s always one or the other. Like so many black-and-white cooking “rules” you…
12 of Our Best Vegetarian Hacks of 2021
Image: Jimmy Hasse, Photo: Claire Lower I have been a dedicated omnivore my entire life, but even I have been trying to eat less meat lately, and I’m not the…
This 3-Ingredient Vegan Marinara Is My New Favorite
Photo: Rimma Bondarenko (Shutterstock) I don’t know if it’s an east coast Italian thing, a Calabrian thing, or what, but my boyfriend’s Italian family is not into butter as a…
How to Feed Yourself When You’re Depressed
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Depression has a sneaky way of creeping into all aspects of your life, and making you not care about any of them. And yes, this includes food.…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide To Kid Culture: How Old Is Evan Hansen Again?
Internet CultureInternet CultureIt’s hard to keep up with internet culture, but don’t worry: Each week we’ll tell you the best of what you need to know. Last week’s 0ut-of-touch guide…