Photo: Claire Lower Part of aging is watching the younger generation “discover” things you’ve known about for years. It’s most common with music, movies, and fashion—I will never forget how…
Photo: Claire Lower “I was going to make a smart-ass joke about putting the cheese on the graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of…
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann French fries, tater tots, and even the humble baked potato all like to get dressed up with a special dip to match the occasion. Ketchup, mayo,…
Photo: Claire Lower Whenever my boyfriend asks me if I want to “make a sauce,” it is implied that it’s going to be an activity. A “sauce” is not a…
Photo: Elliott Cowand Jr (Shutterstock) Remember a couple of months before the pandemic when Popeyes’ spicy fried chicken sandwich was such a hot commodity that people lined up for actual…
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann I’m a fierce advocate for frangipane. The sweet, buttery, cake spread made from almond flour, sugar, butter, and eggs turns everything it touches into a delicacy….
Photo: Lucky Business (Shutterstock) The typical chocolate covered strawberry is good. Just good. There’s no arguing with how well the flavors of sweet, tangy fruit pair with bitter dark chocolate,…
One of the perks of working in an office is access to snacks you did not pay for. When I worked at a large engineering firm, there was always a…
Photo: Arne Beruldsen (Shutterstock) There are certain kitchen staples that many people tend to buy and use without giving them much thought—including some types of cooking oils. Sure, we may…
Photo: Athina Psoma (Shutterstock) Well, 2022 was another one for the books. After making it through the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with countless other challenges, treat yourself…
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