Cookbook author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has lived in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong—and that’s only naming a few. Growing up, she moved constantly, hopping between apartments, neighborhoods, and countries. So when she found a rent-stabilized Brooklyn apartment on Craigslist in 2011, she knew she was staying put. “I think that’s the reason why I haven’t...
One of my favorite things to do is recreate famous or popular recipes, and living in NYC, I never run out of inspiration. My Instagram feed constantly teases me with stunning desserts, and if you live here, chances are you’ve heard of the devil’s food cake at Claud. It features six layers of moist chocolate...
As a part of Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated. Pancakes are a lot like chocolate chip cookies. They can be made...
To be paid for food writing, you’re required to sign a contract riddled with non-negotiables. Some are obvious—caring about Ina Garten, treating ramp season like Christ’s resurrection—while others are more discreet (using the phrase “having a moment” weekly). While I appease nearly all of these obligations (I need money), there’s one I will not succumb...
With news coming in about the ongoing bird flu, the Hotline has gotten a ton of questions about egg and poultry safety, budgeting, and alternatives—so we want to cut through the noise to provide some answers. Why are eggs so expensive? We are in the midst of a major outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, and...