When I think angel food cake, the words “light” and “airy” come to mind; when I made angel food cake, “shrunken” and “dense” were my results. I share this kitchen collapse not to deter you from making the recipe, but to share the lessons I learned. What follows is the sad yet hopeful story of theRead more »

Daily Mail: There’s an ice cream crisis! Expect price spikes this summer due to the current vanilla-pod shortage. Serious Eats: Krispy Kreme goes festive with their Easter Egg Doughnuts. Iced and filled with frosting, they’re dangerously sweet. CBS: Would you like bug juice with that frappuccino? In an effort to go all-natural, Starbucks created controversyRead more »

Adweek: Kids are foodies, too. Major brands, including Food Network Magazine, are spotlighting the culinary interests of children. The Salt: Here’s a healthy discovery you’ll love: A daily dose of chocolate can help keep your figure slim. Foodbeast: Introducing the Handpresso — an espresso maker for your car.   The Kitchn: Are you the savory type?Read more »

I’m not a natural-born baker. Flour mishaps are all too common in my kitchen to classify me as one. Yet, despite my lack of grace, baking is what I love to do.  My confectionery blunders almost always turn out tasty in the end, and I’ll admit to having a keen eye for good cookie recipes.Read more »

Serious Eats: There’s a different type of bracket this March you should be paying attention to: Round One of Taco Madness is underway in Los Angeles. Eater: Tired of Googling your kitchen questions? Chef Ferran Adrià speaks of plans for a culinary Wikipedia-style resource. Food Republic: Why is an investment company selling coffee out ofRead more »

The Daily Meal: Presidential candidate Mitt Romney prefers meatloaf cake for his birthday. Will meatloaf cupcakes be at your next celebration? Eater NY: Who is Marilyn Hagerty? Following her Olive Garden restaurant review, the North Dakotan food critic is now a celebrity. Food Beast: A New Zealand-based pizza chain dares diners to play a roundRead more »

The Milk Processor Education Program (MPEP) has wiped away chocolate mustaches from its long-existing ad campaigns, USA Today reports. Soon the popular “Got Milk?” slogan will be reinvented to attract a different breed of Nesquik drinkers: athletes. The new tag line, “My After,” presents chocolate milk as the post-workout solution.  NBA star Carmelo Anthony andRead more »

Food52: Urban gardening for the city slicker: Tips to grow fresh herbs and vegetables in your apartment. Eater: A McNugget in the shape of George Washington’s face sells for $8,100.  Do you see the resemblance? New York Times: How much sugar has your little one had today? Cavities are on the rise among preschoolers.  Read more »

The Salt: Popcorn has evolved into a trendy gourmet snack. Go ahead, add some brown sugar and chili powder to that bag. PC-Mag: Space chefs wanted: NASA studies the possibility of cooking on Mars. Daily Dish: Need a box of Thin Mints pronto? There’s an app for that. Huffington Post: McDonald’s unleashes McRibster in Austria.Read more »

Home is where the heart is. Cliché? You bet. But I say it regardless because I believe it‘s true. I’m both a California girl and a New Yorker. But my home is not defined by the house that I grew up in or the little apartment I rent in New York City, it’s defined by the people whoRead more »