The Kentucky Derby is almost upon us—the first Saturday of May—and that means mint julep season is on. While the julep has been the race’s official drink since 1938, the first race was run in 1875, and the drink’s association with it began sometime soon after. And the drink itself goes back centuries earlier. As…
‘Running on Veggies’ Cookbook Offers 100-Plus Plant-Powered Recipes
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr. 18—Lottie Bildirici learned the hard way that it’s not enough to train and have goals to become a better runner. What you eat before and after workouts also has a dramatic impact on your body’s health and endurance. After taking up running in her senior year of high…
Daniel Neman: ‘Babette’s Feast’ Still Glorious After 35 Years
By Daniel Neman From St. Louis Post-Dispatch The first time I watched “Babette’s Feast,” I was a movie critic. The second time I watched, I was a food writer. It’s amazing what a difference a new job title and 35 years can make. The first time I saw the film, my focus was entirely on…
Ham and Gruyere Crepes
One of the best ways to show your mom you care is by cooking her something extra special for Mother’s Day, like a savory ham and Gruyere crepe. The best part is, you can whip up this iconic breakfast dish in only 30 minutes. If you’re looking to cook up a whole feast, pair the savory combination of…
The Quickest Way to Defrost Meat
Microwaves sure do come in handy when we’re in a hurry to eat. Oatmeal can be made in two minutes. Soups can be reheated in two minutes. Even chicken dinners can be heated in just a couple minutes. But can microwaves safely thaw raw food? According to the USDA, microwaving is one of the three safe ways you…
Rice Noodle Bowls Are Simple and Kid-Friendly
Rice noodles are noodles … made out of rice! They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are made to float in soup or soak up sauce. Some of the most common are rice vermicelli (super thin and delicate), rice sticks (straight and flat, used in this noodle bowl), and chow fun (wide,…
How to Care for Your Cast Iron Pan? Avoid This Fatal Mistake
A cast iron pan is an indispensable kitchen tool, and something that every home cook should own. Cast iron pans have a reputation for being high-maintenance, and many pan owners live in fear or somehow doing something that would render their prized heirloom unusable. In reality, however, cast iron pans are nearly indestructible. If it gets…
Instant Pot Recipe: Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole
If you’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect sweet breakfast to pair with your scrambled eggs, then this recipe for overnight Instant Pot French toast casserole is the one for you. Pieces of bread soak up an egg mixture to make a fluffy and delicious dish that’s ready to eat come morning. This is one…
Pop the Corks: Becoming a Sommelier
What constitutes a wine expert or sommelier? Fine restaurants employ wine stewards to assist in the selection and presentation of wines. The best ones are professional and discreet, taking care to provide gentle advice and thus help ensure that the diners choose a wine that perfectly suits their meals, palates, and budgets. Because there’s so…
Diabetes Quick Fix: Lemon-Braised Celery and Snapper
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Cooked celery has a nutty flavor. In this dish the celery is gently braised in a lemon-flavored broth with fresh linguine. The celery and pasta create a flavorful bed for fresh snapper in this 20-minute meal. Helpful Hints: — You can use walnuts, almonds or pecans instead of…
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