This Is the Only Right Way to Slice an Onion
“How to chop an onion” is to food videos as “how to do a perfect cat eye” is to makeup tutorials; both have been done to death, yet people keep…
Weight Loss: This Delicious Flaxseed Wrap Is A Healthy Recipe You Cannot Miss Out
When we say wraps or rolls, the first thought that might come to our mind is that of those street-style rolls. These rolls are often laden with various fillings, sauces,…
11 of the Best Things You Can Plant in Your Garden This September
Photo: Thomas Bazant (Shutterstock) Summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean gardening season is, too. Many plants prefer the cooler temperatures and shorter days that come with fall, which…
Your Crudité Platter Is Boring and Wrong
Image: Joel Cunningham (Photo: Getty, Vectors: Canva) There’s a problem with crudité platters as a party food. It’s one thing if you eat raw broccoli in private, but if I…
Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting
Photo: kazoka (Shutterstock) While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult,…
Five Spring Allium Recipes to Make Before It’s too Late
Photo: Sam Palazzi So many incredible meals begin with an onion. They’re an absolute kitchen staple, and the base for the stews and soups that helped us survive the winter.…
Why You Should Pre-Sprout Your Seeds
Photo: Tatevosian Yana (Shutterstock) The satisfaction of watching your tiny shoots push out of the ground after weeks of waiting is one of the best parts of gardening—unless your seeds…
The First Thing You Should Do With a Bunch of Radishes
Photo: Ilia Nesolenyi (Shutterstock) A slightly spicy radish, served with a smear of butter and some flaky salt, is one of my favorite vegetable-based snacks. Crisp, fresh, and rich all…
The Difference Between Broccoli, Broccolini, Chinese Broccoli, and Broccoli Rabe
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Broccoli is a journeyman vegetable. It can be counted on to show up and do its job, and can be great without too much coaxing on…
For Even Better Caramelized Onions, Marinate Them First
Photo: ChirsKim (Shutterstock) It’s hard to improve on caramelized onions. When you need so little to make something so delicious, why even try? Fair enough—but you can make them even…