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 first sip. They’re the friend who’s...
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 various mystery containers. I know I’m not the only one...
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 to celebrate it. To help you avoid getting stuck in menu-planning...
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 your house in holiday spirit to set the mood. Simple tweaks...
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—particularly our Senior Food Stylist Anna Billingskog. She estimates that she’s...