Here, another week’s worth of fast, healthy, and tasty menus. It’s not the love of cooking that deters so many of us from the kitchen each night; it’s actually deciding what to cook from the millions of options bombarding us from so many different places. Here, we’ve done the planning for you. Not just menus, but healthy menus that are fast – on the […]
Recent Posts By Ann Pittman
Soupalooza 2013
What started four years ago as an anti-Valentine’s gathering is now one of my favorite parties of the year. My pals Audrey and Steve invite people to bring over their favorite soup, and we all taste and vote on our favorites. It’s a fun time, and everyone looks forward to it. People are remembered years later for their wins (spicy […]
You Gotta Try These
I am in love with Van’s Multigrain Crispy Whole-Grain Baked Crackers. Yes, in love. See, I have a thing for crunchy, salty snacks—potato chips especially—but they usually get me in trouble, as being in their presence depletes me of all willpower and self-control. I mean, it’s bad. I have no shame. I’ve tried subbing in healthier snacks, but they always […]
Your Thanksgiving Cooking Questions Answered
Q: This is my first year cooking a turkey. Any tips? A: First bear in mind that a turkey is just a big chicken. If you’ve roasted a chicken—or even if you haven’t—there’s no need to be intimidated by the turkey. Three simple tips will guarantee success every time. 1. Pick the right bird: The first important decision happens when […]
Tofu Class
Monday, we were thrilled to have food writer, cookbook author, and all-around great person Andrea Nguyen in our Test Kitchen, showing us how to make homemade tofu. From start to finish (well, after soaking dried soybeans overnight), it only took about an hour and a half. And it was So. Much. Fun. The process starts by whirling soaked soybeans and […]
More from Korea: Videos and Photos
We didn’t have enough room in the magazine to show all the incredible food I was fortunate enough to try in Korea, so here’s a larger sampling. I was amazed at the variety of dishes and the beauty of the food. I can’t wait to go back to Korea—next time with my husband and kids! (Read about my journey here.) […]
I Tried It: Coloring My Gray Hair
If you’re as late to the hair color party as I am, you may approach the decision to nix your grays with similar anxiety. I’m 42 and found myself with more salt than pepper. Though that had become my “signature look,” I wanted to feel—and, OK, look—younger. Booting the grays did the trick. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Be prepared to […]
Sip a Shandy
Just in time for warm days and long, lingering dinners on the patio comes the shandy. European in origin, it’s a refreshing combo of crisp beer and sparkling lemonade (or giner ale or other citrus-flavored soda). It seems to be a bit of a trend this year in beer; you’ll find Shock Top Lemon Shandy, Saranac Shandy, Michelob Ultra 19th […]
