If you’ve ever looked closely at the cocktail bar you’re sitting at, you’ve probably noticed an assortment of small bottles—some filled with syrups, others filled with fruit or herbal infusions—near the garnishes, glass-rim seasonings, and bitters, or in the cooler. These are sim … | Continue reading
Earlier this year, Nabisco discontinued its Famous Chocolate Wafers, one year short of the cookie’s 100th anniversary. Makers of icebox cakes and chocolate crusts were incensed, and you know what happens when a bunch of bakers get outraged? They riot in the streets! They organize … | Continue reading
“I was always taught that good risotto starts with high-quality bone broth, but what if I don’t want to spend twenty bucks on dinner?” asks Sohla El-Waylly in her just-published, debut cookbook, Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook. It’s a fair question. Risotto is … | Continue reading
Gluten-free baking often gets a bad rap, but that doesn’t need to be the case. By using alternative flours, grains, and starches, you can get results similar to those in traditional, wheat-based recipes—but even better is using these ingredients to achieve textures and flavors th … | Continue reading
We’ve teamed up with FreshDirect to help with this year's holiday menus. From grazing boards and hors d'oeuvres to dinner party entrees and show-stopping desserts, FreshDirect has the essentials to keep things stress-free for anyone hosting this season. Order online or via their … | Continue reading
Many of us are obsessives when it comes to cheese, but the thought of composing a balanced cheese plate is daunting. What's the best surface for serving cheese? What is the difference between all those little knives? How many cheeses should I choose? Variety is important, but at … | Continue reading
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wayfair to share some of our favorite ways to upgrade your space. Psst! All of these products also happen to be on sale—along with others across the site that are discounted up to 70 percent off—as part of Wayfair's Cyber Month sale. Refreshin … | Continue reading
In the 1930s, a time when America’s decorative arts movement was dominated by male designers, self-taught artist Marguerita Mergentime blazed a trail for herself as an innovator who introduced bold patterns to American homes. Though she designed many household items—flatware, gla … | Continue reading
If you celebrate Christmas, you know the countdown unofficially begins sometime during that stretch between Halloween and Thanksgiving. The pumpkins and gourds find their way off of the mantle and front porch and are slowly replaced with small Christmas trees and garlands dusted … | Continue reading
The Food52 Holiday Swap—our beloved gift exchange for food lovers—is back in partnership with our friends at Shipt. They can deliver everything you need for the Swap to your door, same-day. The Food52 community is one of the most generous pockets of the internet. You see this ki … | Continue reading
Looking at October’s new recipes, it’s clear that baking season is in full swing: Three of the five recipes that we published this month are for baking projects—a proportion we likely wouldn’t have seen just a month or two ago. It’s clear that it was also a month for bold, dynami … | Continue reading
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not vegan. I never have been, and I probably never will be. But as I started sifting through recipes to make this week, I noticed quite a few dairy- and meat-free options in the mix. I’m not entirely sure what’s gotten into me (I rarely eat a me … | Continue reading
This year, and every year, our goal is to make The Big Day (that would be Thanksgiving, of course) as stress-free as possible. To help us all breathe even easier, we’re featuring Brittany Zeller-Holland’s illustrations of our per-person guide for planning Thanksgiving dinner (alo … | Continue reading
Perhaps you bought tons of Halloween candy for all of those trick-or-treaters that will definitely hike up the five flights of stairs to your apartment door (five bags seems reasonable, right?). Perhaps you’re always amazed to find that almost all of the candy is still there come … | Continue reading
As the holiday shopping season quickly approaches, we’re putting together gift guides to help you shop for the friends, coworkers, and family members in your life. We’ve covered the friend who’s an aspiring sommelier, the neighbor who loves to garden, and your coworker who’s alwa … | Continue reading
There’s something Lucas Sin wants you to know: Water and mushrooms aren’t enemies. “A lot of us have been told that when you process your mushrooms—when you cook them—they’re not allowed to touch a single drop of water,” says Lucas in a recent episode of Why it Works. “But in my … | Continue reading
We all have that friend who considers themselves to be a homebody. They prefer to stay home on a Friday night with their partner, they’re always down to host a night in, and they’ve probably curated their space to be the ultimate, comforting place. If this sounds like someone you … | Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands. When it comes to living spaces (and brave life choices), Summer Wick has a knack for embracing the unknown. To start, in 2020, the family of three packed everything up in th … | Continue reading
We’ve all seen them on social media: packed platters and wooden boards filled with perfectly layered wedges of cheese, neat piles of fruit and nuts, and slices of salami that have—somehow—been artfully molded into the shape of a rose. Known interchangeably—at least online—as graz … | Continue reading
We all have that friend who serves as the unofficial sommelier of the group. You know, they can talk for hours about different grape varietals and their favorite bottles, they never show up to a function empty-handed, and they do the simple swirl of the glass before taking the fi … | Continue reading
Unlike my fridge—with its many drawers, shelves, and condiment racks for storage—my bottom-drawer freezer functions like a toy chest. It’s easy to toss something in, and even easier to lose it in a jumble of bagged vegetables and fruits, impulse buys from Trader Joe’s, and variou … | Continue reading
Sifting through the internet’s near-infinite supply of Thanksgiving recipes is an impossible task. At a certain point, trying to find the best recipe for turkey, pumpkin pie, or stuffing will stop you from enjoying the holiday and all the very good—even excellent—dishes you make … | Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands. ‘Tis (almost) the season for tree trimming, homemade hot cocoa, and fun-filled traditions with family and friends. The good news is you don't have to cover every inch of you … | Continue reading
It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing start early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of all things Thanksgiving—par … | Continue reading
We all know it's common courtesy to not show up to any dinner, holiday, or party empty-handed. Whether it's flowers, a dessert, or a bottle of wine, whoever's playing host that evening will usually appreciate the small gift saying thank you. When it comes to holidays, the host gi … | Continue reading
Bad news: It’s getting dark super early again. There’s something about looking out the window after a long work day and seeing your vitamin-D deficient reflection (instead of the glorious sun) that just makes going home feel like a bummer. That’s when I turn to cooking. My free t … | Continue reading
We’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent in America by dishwasher brands*, to share some of our Test Kitchen's best tips for reducing mess while hosting this holiday season. Thanksgiving is everything the holidays should be. It’s a time to gather … | Continue reading
It's that time of the year again. We're rapidly approaching the final week of October and there are things that need to be discussed. I'm not talking about how to plan your Thanksgiving menu or decorate your home for the holidays. I'm not here to share advice on how to make the b … | Continue reading
Thanksgiving is great, but I’d argue that Friendsgiving is really where it’s at. Thanksgiving celebrations can sometimes feel stuffy and beholden to old traditions, whereas Friendsgiving is, at its core, just an excuse to host an epic, themed dinner party with your friends. Holly … | Continue reading
In our endless quest to keep our homes organized, we’re always looking for stylish ways to make our daily lives just a little bit tidier. Cue the fiberglass tray. These handy catchalls help contain loose items, display decor objects, and act as decorative platters for drinks, fru … | Continue reading
Everyone knows the feeling of opening that text from a friend, family member, or acquaintance they haven't spoken to in years: “Hey! I'm going to be in [insert your town or city] next week! Where should I go / what should I do???” For some, receiving this kind of message is excit … | Continue reading
Take a peek at your spice cabinet: If it’s anything like mine, you’ve got a mix of plastic and glass jars, and maybe a few pouches here and there, too. All of them are from different retailers, ranging from the nearby dollar store to Kalustyan’s, and there’s at least one duplicat … | Continue reading
This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands. This is a love story, really. When Anna, Jason, and their sweet pup Tucker moved into their 1970s ranch-style home, they walked in knowing it would require many weekend proj … | Continue reading
Before Lindsay-Jean Hard joined the staff of Zingerman’s— the famed, Ann Arbor community of businesses that includes a deli, bakery, mail order company, and many more offshoots—she was Food52’s OG community editor. She created the Food52 Cookbook Club and Baking Club, sparked con … | Continue reading
If you’ve ever struggled with the exasperating chore of trying to neatly fold your fitted sheet, you’re in the right place. This simple method is a clever way to get it done, minus the frustration that usually comes with it. In this guide, we asked interiors expert, Jorie Garcia, … | Continue reading
California just banned four food additives—and now everyone is talking about what this means for the future of candy. Referred to as the “Skittles ban” (a bit of a misnomer as the bill won’t actually affect the rainbow candy), this legislation aims to ban brominated vegetable oil … | Continue reading
Things the best edible holiday gifts will always do: warm hearts, fill bellies, fuel holiday travel, get shared, spark conversation, inspire your loved ones to start making their own granola (or hot sauce, challah or macaroons), and disappear, leaving only happy memories. Here ar … | Continue reading
When you think of a piña colada, you probably picture the thick, white, typically frozen drink often found resting on pool- or beach-side chairs. It was the first drink my parents let me try while visiting our family in Puerto Rico, and I loved its perfect blend of two of my favo … | Continue reading
Erin Jeanne McDowell, baking expert and Food52 Resident, is no stranger to making pies. She’s written a whole book on the subject (called, literally, The Book on Pie), graced our Bake It Up a Notch videos with hours of helpful advice, and shared her recipes—including her famous A … | Continue reading
It’s well known within food publishing that Thanksgiving photo shoots and recipe testing starts early (and we mean early), and happen numerous times before the actual holiday even rolls around. This has made our Test Kitchen team experts in the field of all things Thanksgiving—pa … | Continue reading
Grocery shopping is, by far, my favorite chore. Especially when I technically already have enough food at home, leaving me to browse the aisles purely for fun. However, it’s sadly not a hobby I can always indulge in. At the moment, my kitchen/pantry/fridge is nearing its capacity … | Continue reading
Hosting a holiday meal—Thanksgiving especially—is almost inescapably hectic. On top of orchestrating a multi-course feast for friends and family who hold comically strong feelings about every dish (see: canned vs. homemade cranberry sauce), you also need to keep a house full of g … | Continue reading
We’re teaming up with our friends at Finish, the #1 recommended detergent in America by dishwasher brands*, to share some of our Test Kitchen's best tips for reducing mess while hosting this holiday season. So, you’ve decided to host this holiday season. After carefully curating … | Continue reading
We've teamed up with Le Creuset to share our favorite no-fuss, one-pot technique for the crispiest, juiciest roast chicken. Psst: We’ve got other ideas for cooking in their signature Dutch oven, too. There are two things we look for in a roast chicken—a burnished, golden exterio … | Continue reading
Believe it or not, the holidays are coming back around. Yes, the holidays! And with them, comes a crash course in how to host again. Like, how early should you begin shopping and cooking, and how much turkey are you supposed to prepare per person? What if you’re living in a small … | Continue reading
Over the next four years, the canned cold brew coffee market is expected to grow by more than $400 million, reaching a total valuation of $1.37 billion. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. In 2021, cold drinks accounted for 75 percent of Starbucks’ total beverage sales—a result th … | Continue reading
The winter holidays are creeping up on us, and some of you may be thinking of starting your gift shopping early. Our advice? Start small. It’s easy to put off shopping for the little things that typically fill Christmas stockings, are handed out during Hanukkah, or fit the bill f … | Continue reading
Every day on our Hotline—one of Food52’s oldest, coolest features—curious cooks ask questions that the experts in our community answer. Often the questions relate to a specific recipe, but we get open-ended queries, too, like this one from Katie McDonald: We are two college stude … | Continue reading