Welcome to the latest edition of Food52 Founder Amanda Hesser’s weekly newsletter, Hey There, It’s Amanda, packed with food, travel, and shopping tips, Food52 doings, and other matters that catch her eye. Get inspired—sign up here for her emails. I’m in Florida, visiting my mom Judy, otherwise known as the Oven-Fried Chicken Lady. I was...
Category: cooking
Best Gifts for College Graduates, According to Recent Graduates
It’s graduation season (again!)—here’s what college grads actually want. It’s that time of year when graduation invites start rolling in and your weekends fill up with ceremonies, parties, and post-grad send-offs. And with that comes the inevitable question: What do you get a college graduate? Especially if you haven’t seen them since they were 10,...
Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak
Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak This vibrant Healthy Thai Peanut Salad with Grilled Flank Steak is a protein-packed dish bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Topped with a creamy homemade Thai peanut dressing, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and satisfying! Perfect for lunch or dinner! Love the rich, nutty flavors of Pad...
How to Cut a Mango
Mango season is here! I’m celebrating with a guide to preparing mango, whether you want it sliced or diced. Mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world, but I didn’t grow up eating it and had to learn how to prepare it. I’ve tried all the different methods, and I’m sharing the...
Gifts for High School Graduates That Aren’t Cash
It’s graduation season once again— that time of year when the invites start rolling in, filling up your weekends in June, July, and even August. It’s also the time when you start wondering what kind of gift to get someone you might not know super well, or maybe you’re not up to date on their...