As someone who enjoys the simple pleasures in life, it doesn’t get much better than the satisfying crunch of a hard taco shell. While I believe that tacos made with soft corn or flour...
One of the many cooking shows I often watched growing up was Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. The idea behind the show, in case you're not familiar, was how to entertain in an approachable,...
Key Takeaways It's safe to leave cream cheese at room temperature for up to an hour.Store partially-used blocks of cream cheese wrapped in their foil and then again with plastic wrap.You can also freeze...
I’ve been a Stanley Tucci fan for as long as I can remember, and his recent forays into the social media food world have only endeared him to me more. The beginnings of his...
In the early 2000s, I worked for Chef Jesse Cool’s restaurant and catering outfits, prepping food and serving at winery weddings in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The vibe was fancy but...
I first discovered kimchi many years ago, in the pre-internet 1980s. I used to go to the small Asian grocery store in my little college town and just buy things to try. The friendly...
Anytime I decide to go grocery shopping with my 15-year-old son, I end up buying a lot of things that are not on my list. Most recently, my son came with me to ALDI...
Do you experience sensory overload when you step into a Trader Joe’s? I do. No matter how often I’ve been, between the new products, free samples, and enticing evergreen options, I never know where...
Weekday mornings are always a mad dash at my house. Between packing lunches and backpacks, there’s barely time to take a sip of coffee, let alone make a scratch breakfast. So, I rely on...
Key Takeaways Adding tuna to boxed mac and cheese is both tasty and nutritious.We prefer water-packed, chunk light tuna, but any kind will work.Add the drained tuna along with the cheese sauce and toss...
