The Viral Couch-Cleaning Hack That Actually Works (We Tried It)

Social media is full of “life hacks” designed to make everyday tasks quicker and easier, and as someone who truly dislikes cleaning, I love finding ways to keep my home tidy and sanitary with minimal effort. So when I stumbled across a viral TikTok video featuring a cool couch-cl … | Continue reading


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Where Are Your Favorite ‘Great British Bake Off’ Contestants Now?

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. For ten weeks, they charm us with their sky-high sweets, poise under pressure, and tenacious treats, … | Continue reading


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6 Expert-Approved Wines for Winter Hosting & Beyond

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. You’ve invited a few people over, it’s snowing outside, and your apartment is prepped for a cozy wint … | Continue reading


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Hey There, It's Amanda—ChatGPT, Adventures in Cake Baking & the Superfood Bowl I Have on Repeat

Call me a deluded optimist, but I think all the hubbub about ChatGPT signaling the end of media is nonsense. AI will answer our basic questions, freeing up companies like ours to do what we do best: be funny, personable, surprising, and a little weird. That is, be human! In recen … | Continue reading


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21 Shop Items To Snag Right Now (They're on Sale!)

Heads up: All Food52 Shop products featured are independently chosen (and loved) by our writers and editors. Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. There's nothing quite like the feeling of scoring a great deal on a product you've had your … | Continue reading


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Ina Garten’s New Kitchen Renovation Is Just as Dreamy as We Imagined—Take a Peek

Anyone who has watched an episode of Barefoot Contessa is familiar with the bright and airy kitchen in Ina Garten’s beautiful East Hampton shingled barn where the show is filmed. On the other side of the property, though, is a lesser photographed (but equally stunning) farmhouse- … | Continue reading


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A Chef-Approved Tip for Better Meatballs, Inspired by a Soup Dumpling Technique

Thanks to Los Angeles-based chef David Kuo, a brilliant new hack for making meatballs has come to our attention: Enter, stock jelly. Taking inspiration from classic xiao long bao (or soup dumpling) techniques, Chef Kuo incorporates coagulated stock into his meatball mixture so th … | Continue reading


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More Than 300,000 Starbucks Bottled Drinks Recalled Nationwide

According to the Food and Drug Association, more than 25,000 cases of bottled vanilla Starbucks Frappuccinos have been recalled due to pieces of glass possibly being inside the bottles. With twelve bottles in each case, more than 300,000 bottles of the chilled coffee drink will b … | Continue reading


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5 Hosting Essentials Perfect for Cold-Weather Shindigs

Heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. For anyone who lives somewhere with winter weather that equals below-freezing temps, it's no secret that plans move indoors once November hits. Backyard dinners, sidewalk-seated happy hours, … | Continue reading


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Jeni’s Ice Cream Teams up With ‘Ted Lasso’ for a Flavor Inspired by the Show's Legendary Biscuits

For all the Ted Lasso fans out there, we’ve got good news: You can now enjoy the show’s signature biscuits—in ice cream form. In advance of the season three premiere on March 15, Jeni’s Ice Cream is releasing a new “Biscuits With The Boss” ice cream flavor collab. Combining butte … | Continue reading


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Are Bread Machines the Secret to Eating Good Bread on a Budget?

As a child, I was always amazed when my grandma would talk about making homemade bread with such ease. Eventually, I learned that a bread machine played a key role in the baking (and mixing, and kneading) of these loaves—a fact that only heightened my amazement. To me, the idea t … | Continue reading


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I Can’t Get Enough of These Sweet, Salty & Spicy Cashews from Whole Foods

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. The beauty of being human is that we all possess a unique range of strengths and weaknesses. Some of … | Continue reading


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19 All-Natural Spring Cleaning Tricks For the Kitchen

Tips and tricks for easy, effective cleaning are like good books—you simply can't ever have too many. It follows suit that despite how much we love to test and share our favorite methods for stain-busting, pest-control, and grime-scouring, we can always learn a thing or two from … | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Recipes for a Cozy Sunday Roast

The origins of the British Sunday roast reportedly date back as far as the 15th century, but the ritual—which is enjoyed across the United Kingdom and Ireland—became popular in the 19th century. During that era of rapid industrialization, meat (and fuel for cooking it) became wid … | Continue reading


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Everything You Need to Know About Dutch Oven Cooking

The Dutch oven—or as I like to call it, the analog crock pot—is a favorite among those who love cooking. The hype around Dutch ovens exists for good reason: They are highly effective, beautiful, dynamic, and durable pieces of cookware. Many of the dishes central to your core cold … | Continue reading


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Your Home Bar Should Have a Sake Section—Here's Everything You Need

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Sake, or “nihonshu,” is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice that has b … | Continue reading


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12 Whole Foods Pantry Staples We Always Keep on Hand

Cold weather may have us confined to our homes, but a little sleet, wind, or single digital temperatures isn’t going to rain—err—snow on our parade. In fact, being indoors is an excuse to throw an impromptu dinner party and gather everyone on your floor or block for good eats, go … | Continue reading


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Our 9 Best Chili Recipes, Ranked

Chili should be eaten, not debated. We will not be prosecuting recipes for bean possession. There will be no sanctions for turkey endorsements. This is a peaceful space dedicated to honoring the delicious, warming flavors of the world’s greatest accompaniment to an ice cold beer: … | Continue reading


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7 Common French Cheese Myths, Busted

In the world of turophilia (that’s “love of cheese” for the neophytes out there), there may be no nation more afflicted than France. Cheese is omnipresent: Supermarkets often have not one but two whole aisles dedicated to the product, and cheese cloches are available in the local … | Continue reading


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8 Cookbooks That Gave Us Some of Our Most-Loved Chocolate Desserts

This article is a part of Chocolate Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all chocolate—presented by our friends at Guittard. A fifth-generation family business, Guittard has been crafting an array of chocolate offerings (from top-quality baking chips to bars) in San Francisco … | Continue reading


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A Simple-Yet-Brilliant Hack for Better Boxed Brownies

This article is a part of Chocolate Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all chocolate—presented by our friends at Guittard. A fifth-generation family business, Guittard has been crafting an array of chocolate offerings (like top-quality baking chips, cocoa powder, and baking … | Continue reading


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21 Baking Tools for Your Favorite Chocolate Desserts & Beyond

This article is a part of Chocolate Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all chocolate—presented by our friends at Guittard. A fifth-generation family business, Guittard has been crafting an array of chocolate offerings (from top-quality baking chips to bars) in San Francisco … | Continue reading


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The Victorian Origins of the Heart-Shaped Chocolate Box

This article is a part of Chocolate Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all chocolate—presented by our friends at Guittard. A fifth-generation family business, Guittard has been crafting an array of chocolate offerings (like top-quality baking chips, cocoa powder, and baking … | Continue reading


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Hey There, It's Amanda—Welcome to My Bi-Weekly Newsletter

This edition of the newsletter contains a few products independently chosen (and loved) by Amanda. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we've linked to. Dear Food52 Community, Read More >> | Continue reading


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How to Tip in 2023, According to Experts & Industry Pros

Tipping is more common than ever these days—you likely see an option to tip at coffee shops, takeout counters, and in all sorts of delivery apps—but is it required? And if so, how much should you leave? It can be confusing to navigate tipping across different industries, so we’ve … | Continue reading


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Bourbon Street, Belly Laughs & the Best Snacks—Welcome to Nini Nguyen's Mardi Gras

We’ve teamed up with Zatarain’s® Smoked Sausage to help bring the flavors of a New Orleans Mardi Gras straight to your kitchen. We’re talkin’ recipe ideas starring their Andouille Sausage and Cajun-Style flavors to celebrate the Carnival season. When it comes to the seasons, Che … | Continue reading


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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Your First Fondue Party

It’s hard to keep our spirits high this time of year. The days are bleak, our vitamin D comes mostly in pill form, and it feels like all the good parties are squarely in the rearview. Our mood boards may sparkle with aprés ski scenes and fireside chats, but our reality is all aus … | Continue reading


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6 Stellar Sheet-Pan Dinners (& the Tools You Need to Make Them)

Because of their versatility, functionality, and relatively low price point, sheet pans are an undisputed weeknight dinner hero. I have three, and I use them countless ways: roasting Brussels sprouts and broccoli until crispy, of course, but also baking everything from cookies to … | Continue reading


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The Food52 Shop's Latest Limited-Edition Collection Just Dropped

It’s that time of year again. Last year we introduced a collection of limited-edition handmade mugs called Mugs52. The collection consisted of wares from 52 studios and makers across the globe. Now we're back with a smaller launch of handmade pieces from some of those same potter … | Continue reading


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50 Hosting Recipes for Cozy Entertaining at Home

Winter is the best time to gather friends and explore the splendor of the great indoors. The season’s cold weather also provides a convenient excuse to attempt any comforting dish or drink you can think of. Can you see your breath because it’s so cold? Probably best to warm up wi … | Continue reading


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How to Build a Better Bar Cart, According to Bartenders

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Building out an at-home bar can quickly become overwhelming. If you’re not a bartender or someone who … | Continue reading


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Our 10 Most Popular Recipes in January

January 2023 has officially come to a close, which means it’s time to round up your favorite meals (and drinks!) from the past month. From cozy soups and stews galore to bright, citrusy cakes, we reached peak winter cooking in January. In no particular order, here are last month’ … | Continue reading


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9 Dinner Party Essentials for the Host With the Most

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. There are two types of people in this world: those who love to host and those who prefer to be a gues … | Continue reading


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How Win Son Bakery Makes One of Brooklyn’s Best Breakfast Sandwiches

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. If you live in North Brooklyn, chances are you’ve already heard of Win Son Restaurant and Win Son Bak … | Continue reading


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Meet Our Latest Contest Winner (& Her Perfect Potato Dish)

We asked for our community’s best winter potato recipe, and you all delivered. From creamy and comforting gratins to elegant potato-stuffed pastries (shout out to our runner-up, Bevi's Everything Baked Potato Puff Pastries), choosing just one was not an easy task. After multiple … | Continue reading


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29 Recipes That Celebrate the Rich Culinary History of the African Diaspora

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson—a scholar, historian, and author known as the “Father of Black History”—helped found what is known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. In 1926, Woodson and the asso … | Continue reading


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15 Things Our Community Couldn’t Stop Buying in January

A heads up: Food52 earns a commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. The first month of every years tends to unfold in a similar fashion. Resolutions are made, lifestyle changes (or tweaks) are set in motion, and time seems to pass somehow simultaneously at … | Continue reading


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Does Pancake Batter Belong in Your Ice Cube Tray?

My childhood smelled of maple syrup. After discovering the TikTok-induced reemergence of freezing pancake batter in ice cube trays, my days may once again become maple-scented. Back in a time when there was a clear distinction between good (eating pancakes) and evil (learning mat … | Continue reading


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These 12 Products From Trader Joe’s Are Perfect for Game Day Snacking

A football viewing party is only as good as the food served with it. Sure, your favorite team may have made it all the way to the Big Game, but if you’ve got a tray of rubbery chicken wings and flavorless hummus, you better hope and pray that the players are scoring big time (or … | Continue reading


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6 Bubbly Bottles We're Sipping This Valentine's Day

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. I don't think there's ever a wrong occasion for bubbles. A random Tuesday night at your favorite natu … | Continue reading


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Our 11 Best Soup Recipes of All Time, Ranked

The days may (allegedly) be getting longer, but winter is still undeniably here. While the sun’s annual foray into playing hard to get comes to a close, it’s best to use our remaining time indoors to celebrate winter’s most iconic dish: soup. Here are our 11 most popular soup rec … | Continue reading


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How to Set Up the Best Home Coffee Station

This post contains products independently chosen (and loved) by our editors and writers. Food52 earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases of the products we link to. Few things can bring an immediate flash of joy to your day like a good cup of coffee. It may sound a … | Continue reading


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What's the Difference Between Parmigiano Reggiano & Parmesan?

Picture this: You’re in the grocery store, picking out a cheese to sprinkle over your bowl (or blate) of onion-buttered noodles or rigatoni with vodka sauce. You spot the section of the cheese aisle that could be described, loosely speaking, as “Italian.” You scan each row and se … | Continue reading


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How Maru Toledo Is Preserving Jalisco’s Forgotten Culinary History

When Maru Toledo asked a 100-year-old woman about a “turco de garbanz[o],” an old wedding dessert made with shreds of chicken, the elder shook her cane at the chef, less than half her age, demanding answers. “Where did you get that recipe from; how do you know it?” Toledo, a culi … | Continue reading


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11 Easy Dinner Recipes for When It's Been a Loooong Week

As a line cook, I spent most of my time making dinner for other people, some time thinking about cooking for myself, and no time ever actually preparing dinner at home. When I stopped cooking in restaurants, this equation changed, slightly. While I now give myself time to make di … | Continue reading


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Help Us Design the Kitchen Clean-Up Products of Your Dreams

Hi there, For those of you who may not know, we have a product line called Five Two made up of home essentials that we design and produce with help from all of you, the Food52 Community. Read More >> | Continue reading


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Calling All Food52ers—Help Us Find Our New Community Editor

Hi Food52ers, Today we have a very exciting announcement—we’re hiring! Read More >> | Continue reading


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Eggs Are Expensive Right Now—Will This Last Forever?

Eggs, the fourth most purchased grocery item in the United States, have become expensive and difficult to find—and now occasionally smuggled across international borders. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of a dozen eggs in the United States incr … | Continue reading


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