How to Meal-Plan For One (and Save Money)
When I started my career in public relations, I made a tiny little salary. To match my income, I lived in a shoebox of an…
Food
What’s for Dinner? Making Food Choices for a Healthier Planet
While it’s not a national holiday, Earth Day holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Those of us raised in the age…
The Beginner Cook’s Guide to Setting up Your Kitchen for Success
Every recipe claims to be “easy.” But, even for “easy” recipes, there’s still the splatter of batter on the floor, the charred remnants of chocolate…
No Meat? No Problem! 7 Dinner Options for Lenten Fridays
During Lent, it never fails: I’ll crave vegetables all week long, but come Friday, nothing sounds better than a big, juicy burger. I have a…
How to Avoid Food Waste: 4 Ways to Keep Your Leftovers out of the Trash
Have you ever cleaned out your fridge only to be disgusted by how much food you’ve let expire? How long ago did I buy that…
The Traveling Spoon: 6 Ways to Experience New Cultures Through Food
Under normal—aka non-COVID-19—circumstances, food is one of my favorite ways to get the most out of travel. While abroad or even on domestic trips, experiencing a…
How to Be a Food Tourist at Home
When I think back to the year I spent in Italy as part of my undergrad degree in languages, what sticks in my mind above…
Simple Hits: A Guide to Tasty Holiday Recipes for Busy People
Growing up, my mother was an outstanding cook and baker. Every birthday and holiday was cloaked in the comforting smells of freshly-baked pound cakes, the…
What I Learned From Going Vegan
“Why did you decide to go vegan?” I’ve been answering this question for about a year, ever since I made this huge lifestyle change. People…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Summer Foods
Juicy berries, fresh corn on the cob, cold cocktails by the pool—food is one of the greatest pleasures in life, and never more so than…