Month: July 2024

When it comes to chicken breasts, it's the same old story. The lean protein cooks quickly and looks appealing, so you toss some in your grocery cart. But every time,…

Scrambled eggs are a staple in my kitchen, so having a nonstick pan that's easy to clean is essential. While I primarily use my current pan for eggs, avoid cooking…

With summer here comes canning season. I have been canning for years and always look forward to canning batches of pickles, chutneys and relishes. But this summer, new rumors have…

Raw onions are a polarizing ingredient. I can see why. Their tangy flavor can overwhelm any dish and linger in your mouth for hours. That said, sometimes a touch of…

The crackle and smell of a hot dog grilling is the quintessential sign of summer. When I was younger, the crackle of the grill in our backyard meant school was…

I'm the first in line to buy a basket of raspberries when they grace my local market. Sometimes I even buy them at the grocery store out of season. I'm…

My snacking habits have changed dramatically as I've gotten older. In particular, in the last few years, I've not been craving sweets as much as I did as a child.…

For me, summer means beach trips, baseball games, and evenings spent enjoying the warm weather as the sun slowly sets. And in Los Angeles, where I live, none of these…

If I had to choose just one protein to cook and eat for the rest of my life, I’m 98% sure it would be chicken. From whole birds to wings…

In the summer, it's so refreshing to eat chunks of watermelon from the fridge that it's almost a relief. Few fruits are as irresistible when your body needs to quench…