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How To Clean and Season Your Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets are an essential piece of cookware for any home chef. They’re durable, nontoxic and great for searing, sautéing and frying—and you can cook almost anything in them, from scrambled eggs to steak. They can even be used to bake cakes and breads! Plus, they’re...
How To Pick, Cut and Cook Butternut Squash (+7 Recipes To Try)
Butternut squash is a fall-favorite seasonal fruit (yes, it’s technically a fruit—not a vegetable) with a slightly sweet, nutty taste and smooth, fine-grained texture. It pairs well with both sweet and savory flavors and is delicious on its own or incorporated into dishes, too....
Everything You Need to Make Barista-Quality Coffee at Home
Whether you’re team French press or a pour-over connoisseur, the best cup of coffee is simply one that you enjoy sipping on—and, if you’re making it at home, one that you enjoy preparing! Some people find the ritual of preparing coffee a fun process, while others prefer a...
Tips for Hosting A Fall Dinner Party (From A California Event Planner)
It’s the first day of Fall and you know what that means: we’re breaking out our coziest sweater, grabbing our favorite pumpkin-infused hot beverage and decorating our homes to celebrate the new season. What are we reaching for this year? Our warm-hued, autumnal-inspired Harvest...
Bob Kramer’s 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Knife For Your Kitchen
If you haven’t already fallen head over handle for the new, absolutely stunning Cumulus knife set from renowned bladesmith Bob Kramer, here’s your sign to head to our site and ogle at the gorgeous Damascus blades and ivory-like handles. To celebrate the launch, we sat down with...
How to Make A Perfect Margarita At Home
Originally published August 20, 2022. Updated May 4, 2023. There’s nothing quite like the refreshing zing of a well-crafted margarita to transport the mind to a state of pure bliss (or an infinity pool in Tulum). Its allure lies in its simplicity: tequila, citrus and a touch...
The Ultimate Guide to Cutting and Serving Mangoes
The fresh excellence and taste of a mango in a summer dish—yum. It brings a meal together no matter how savory or sweet. Ice cream? Absolutely. Pork chops? Yes, please. Mango is a delicious, welcome guest to almost any plate. But the real question is: how do we cut this thing?...
How to Pick a Ripe Pineapple
There’s nothing quite like biting into a ripe, juicy-sweet pineapple. But it can be tricky to pick out the best pineapple of the bunch. Luckily, it’s easier than you think! By using the sniff test, squeeze test and frond test, you'll be able to choose a pineapple that's...
How to Build The Perfect Charcuterie Board For Your Next Party
Originally published August 3, 2022. Updated April 25, 2023. While we love a good butter board, charcuterie boards are still our go-to—and for good reason. When it comes to entertaining, a charcuterie board is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s a delicious and visually stunning way...
5 Ways To Prepare Your Thanksgiving Turkey
It seems like there are a million ways to dress and cook a turkey. And whether you’re a seasoned chef or a first-time Thanksgiving host, we all want the same thing: juicy, flavorful meat with golden, crispy skin. From spatchcocking and smoking to deep-frying and more, this...
The Secret to Juicy Turkey? Brining
Every year, as the holiday season approaches, we’re faced with the exciting (yet high pressure) challenge of presenting the perfect turkey to our loved ones. A lot goes into creating the “best” turkey: it’s a combination of taste, texture, presentation and even the aroma that...
How To Cook A Turkey Overnight
Yes, you can cook a turkey overnight. Not only is it a great way to roast the big bird, but it’s also one of the simplest. This overnight method ensures you’ll wake up to a house filled with the smell of a perfectly cooked turkey, freeing up valuable oven space (as well as your...
How To Peel Potatoes In Seconds With This Easy Kitchen Hack
Shepard’s pie. Gnocchi. Poutine. What do all these recipes have in common? You guessed it: potatoes. Whether you’re in the mood to mash, fry, bake or blend, there are so many ways to prepare this versatile veggie. But no matter what way you make your potatoes, the one thing...