W Why doesn’t my cling wrap work the way it used to?
Last week, my mother told me, “I remember cling wrap sticking much better than it does today. Why is that?!” I, too, have noticed that these days, cling wrap seems less, well, clingy, so I thought I’d do some research on the topic. Was it just our…
R Rethinking (and re-purposing) canning jars
Canning jars have been around since 1858, when John Mason invented the first Mason jar. Originally developed to better preserve food, lately the concept…
A A user review of AmazonFresh: the good, the bad and the gigantic.
I placed my first AmazonFresh order last April. I’ve used it consistently since then, marveling at the fact that I could order groceries online at 9pm, and have them show up before 6am on my doorstep. Here are a few things I’ve learned about using…
T The cookie recipe you’ve always wanted
I love cookies. It doesn’t matter if they’re snickerdoodles or gingersnaps or chocolate chip, cookies are delectable. The recipe I’m sharing with you today is one I grew up baking. It was a close second to my mother’s Read More
U Use Israeli couscous in your next meal
Israeli couscous is relatively new to the food scene in the U.S. It was originally developed in Israel in the 1950s as an alternative to rice, …
H Husk cherries could be your new favorite produce
Last summer, I discovered husk cherries (also known as ground cherries) at my local farm stand. The farmer convinced me to buy a pint of them,…
