Here’s an Early Look at Amazon’s Black Friday Deals
After Best Buy, Target, and Walmart shared their Black Friday plans, Amazon finally announced its own. Big retailers are rolling out their deals especially early this year, so if you…
These Vitamix Blenders Are Deeply Discounted for October Prime Day
If you want to get serious about blenders for Amazon Prime Day—I’m talking professional-level appliances with precision controls and gleaming stainless-steel blades that spin so fast they generate enough heat…
Turn Your Melon Into Agua Fresca
Summertime is the three-month period in New York City when buying an entire melon is the same price (and sometimes cheaper) than buying a pint container of cut fruit. I…
Make Brazilian Limeade With That Last Bit of Condensed Milk
Sweetened condensed milk has two main spheres of use: Desserts and drinks. And while most dessert recipes call for a whole can of the stuff, smaller treats—like fruity shaved ice—and…
Amazon Prime’s Big Vitamix Sale Is Worth Checking Out
Photo: Karen Culp (Shutterstock) Vitamix blenders are an “investment” in that you give all your money to Vitamix, then see a return on your investment by way of crushed ice,…
Embrace These Cold Soups All Summer Long
It’s that special time of year when 10 a.m. greets you with a temperature of 84°F and 79% humidity, at least that’s the case here in New York City. There’s…
These Chilled Pea Soups Are the Perfect Easy Summer Lunch
If all you’ve ever known of peas is mushy peas or canned peas, you’ve never really tasted peas. The cool, crisp orbs you pop out of pods fresh off the…
Walmart’s Version of ‘Prime Day’ Is Coming Soon
Photo: Sundry Photography (Shutterstock) As Prime Day kicks off on July 11, Amazon’s competitors, like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy try not to fall behind. Walmart has officially announced their…
Your Smoothies Will Benefit From a Little Jam
Some mornings are too busy to allow for cooking, or even chewing. On such mornings (or, sometimes, afternoons) I’ll make myself a protein shake. I keep it simple: a big…
This Tomato Crème Brûlée Is the Perfect Fall Indulgence
Don’t be afraid of a little char. A little char is good.Photo: Amanda Blum “Crème brûlée Slut” will be the title of my biography. The thing is, even not-so-awesome crème…