Though the word dawat is meant to be celebratory, it also inspires a fear that many Pakistanis aren’t willing to admit. In Urdu and Hindi, dawat directly translates to “feast.” In my mind, it’s hosting in the fussiest way possible. There are Pakistani hosts, mostly women, who hav … | Continue reading
In Absolute Best Tests, Ella Quittner destroys the sanctity of her home kitchen in the name of the truth. She's boiled dozens of eggs, mashed a concerning number of potatoes, and seared more Porterhouse steaks than she cares to recall. Today, she tackles chicken cutlets. Most ch … | Continue reading
It’s okay, we’ve all been there. You opt to not use a handy tool in your kitchen for one simple reason: so you don’t have to clean it. Many of these appliances make chopping or shredding or grating a breeze, but along with that comes some very specific cleaning challenges. Sure, … | Continue reading
People who purchased Trader Joe’s salad in certain states are being advised to throw away or return the packaged product this week. The Crunchy Slaw with Chicken, Crispy Noodles & Peanut Dressing maybe came out a little to crunchy in versions sent to Arizona, California, Nevada, … | Continue reading
Even if you’ve never given indoor air quality much thought, the past two years have likely changed that. HEPA air cleaners and negative air machines have become conversation topics, and indoor air quality is very much on everyone’s mind. You might be contributing to better air qu … | Continue reading
I think by now we all know the formula: Radishes + salt = appetizer elegance. Radishes + butter + baguette = snack time nirvana. Radishes + rustic farm table + screen-printed textiles = a food photographer's dream.But what if you're on your 100th radish bunch of the summer and th … | Continue reading
Walk into an Iranian home during Nowruz, the Persian New Year that begins with the spring equinox, and you’ll be greeted by what may be an unusual sight: an altar laid with ritual objects, including a shock of green wheatgrass, a mirror and candles, and seven dishes. Each dish ho … | Continue reading
Treating stains is an art. Magazine and website articles offer recipes for exactly how to treat each type of stain (I’ve written some myself) and whole books have been written on the subject of laundry. Meanwhile, a photo of Martha Stewart’s laundry room reveals ten (!) supplemen … | Continue reading
While I have a kitchen full of gadgets and gizmos aplenty, there’s one item I reach for day after day: my cast iron skillet. It’s a workhorse in the kitchen. It’s versatile, durable, and distributes heat evenly making it the perfect vehicle for getting the perfect crispy edge on … | Continue reading
I spent 1,764 days avoiding buying a coffee table. That’s 58 months. Whichever way you slice it, that’s a looong time. A few years ago, when my (now) husband, Phil, and I moved in together, we decided to pool what we owned—and quickly realized we had almost no functional furnitur … | Continue reading
Most of us can benefit from using an online grocery delivery service, a luxury that feels like a necessity in certain situations. When I’ve been sick and was fortunate enough to have the flexibility to stay at home, I loved being able to order as many cans of chicken noodle soup … | Continue reading
Cleaning your dryer vent seems like a form of punishment, right? Unfortunately, never doing so is actually a bit of a fire hazard (okay, it’s a huge fire hazard). Dryer vents can easily get clogged up with lint from your dryer; when the dryer is running, it releases a ton of hot … | Continue reading
Spring is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited. The time has come to fling open our windows, trade in the parka for a lightweight trench coat, and ease ourselves out of the winter blues with a celebratory little shake. And what better way to push spring into the forefront … | Continue reading
Bake It Up a Notch is a column by Resident Baking BFF Erin Jeanne McDowell. Each month, she'll help take our baking game to the next level, teaching us all the need-to-know tips and techniques and showing us all the mistakes we might make along the way. Back when Food52 first st … | Continue reading
If, like me, you’re always on the lookout for fun new plants to add to your home collection, chances are that a bonsai tree has caught your eye at one point or another. These miniature trees are stunning—there’s really no other word for it—but they’re also extremely intimidating … | Continue reading
Sometime in the mid-2000s, a man invited me to kill his ducks. He had a few males from his latest batch of babies, and they couldn’t live in the middle of the city with his laying females. If I came and helped slaughter, he would split the meat with me. I agreed. But driving home … | Continue reading
You know by now that area rugs aren’t just for your living room or bedroom. Whether it’s the size of your coffee table or it goes from corner to corner, an area rug can instantly add beauty, warmth, and polish to any space—yes, including your dining room. While there’s no reason … | Continue reading
A crusty baguette or golden-brown loaf of challah, haphazardly smear it with fig jam, and layer it with a slice of brie on top, a bread knife offers unparalleled precision for slicing bread. Plus, you can use it to cut even slices of a ripe tomato without the fruit collapsing int … | Continue reading
With additional reporting contributed by Naomi Tomky. Like many food stories, this one is essentially about my mother. And icing. Read More >> | Continue reading
Ask a coffee connoisseur to name the best way to brew a perfect cup of joe, and you’ll likely get a slew of different answers. Some believe that there’s nothing wrong with the classic drip or pour-over method, and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Others are partial to their fancy … | Continue reading
It's impossible to not love taco night (especially if it falls on a Tuesday). It's satisfying, serves plenty, and adapts to your whims—carnitas one week, fried avocados or grilled fish the next. With a spread of salsa, guacamole, beans, and warm tortillas before you, it's a DIY d … | Continue reading
I learned how to bake before I even knew how to cook properly. I've had jobs where I garnished cream cakes with shiny fruit, shaped hundreds of baguettes, pan-banged dozens of cookies various closet-sized kitchens. Despite all this, I’d never picked up a hand mixer until a few mo … | Continue reading
On a holiday rooted in communal joy, I give mishloach manot. | Continue reading
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It's time to clean up the ultimate clean-up tool. | Continue reading
It does more than what its name implies. | Continue reading
One writer found solace and company in the most unassuming spot. | Continue reading
Don't hit the snooze button on these family-friendly recipes. | Continue reading
Bourbon or rye; fruit or no fruit—why are there so many variations on this classic, simple cocktail? | Continue reading
Around the world, home cooks are using bake sales and social media to raise money and awareness for displaced Ukrainians. | Continue reading
So good, you’ll want to eat it straight from the skillet. And honestly, why not? | Continue reading
There is such a thing as too much attention. | Continue reading
I love a salad, but I do not want a whole salad on my sandwich. | Continue reading
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All of your questions, answered—plus tips on picking out the perfect little tabletop wonder for you. | Continue reading
Giving your soil a little TLC can result in healthier, happier plants. | Continue reading
From microwave-friendly poppers to carnival classics. | Continue reading
We’re swooning over the heritage and craftsmanship behind this task lamp. | Continue reading
Cleaning it won't help. | Continue reading
BRB, filling my pantry with Kirkland Signature everything. | Continue reading
According to bakers, baristas, and even granola masters. | Continue reading
A light-flooded space for plants to thrive inside your home? Sign us up. | Continue reading
From how to store eggs in the fridge to whether the float test actually works. | Continue reading
Kale popcorn? Yes, please. | Continue reading
In ‘A Good Day to Bake,’ Benjamina Ebuehi shares approachable recipes that anyone can cook. | Continue reading
Because when you let in that warm breeze you might be letting in dirt and debris, too. | Continue reading
If there's one type of canned tomatoes to rule them all, we're going for canned cherry tomatoes. | Continue reading
No matter where I'm stuck, one of these luminaries always gives me the answer | Continue reading