Food Fanatic

As an avid coffee drinker (we’re talking any coffee, any time), I love trying different kinds of coffee blends and brews. Whether you’re mixing it up by trying cold brew for the first time, or making it in a new way using a Chemex, coffee prepared outside of your normal routine is a treat. It’s …

February 16, 2024

Sometimes I’m in the mood for a creamier coffee drink. Let’s face it, there’s something about relaxing with a filling, soothing, and cozy warm beverage — especially on dreary winter days. A thickened coffee can hit the spot, and be a pleasant change of pace, without straying too far from your comfort zone. And most …

February 15, 2024

As a pretty vocal “fruit person,” it’s hard for me to always appreciate the merit of some vegetables. Yet carrots are one of those veggies that you can really enjoy even if you’re not a “vegetable person.” Sometimes I find that I have to add a lot of unhealthy ingredients to my vegetables just to …

February 12, 2024

Pot roast is a hearty, wholesome comfort food that many people associate with warmth, sustenance, and relaxation. A fork-tender, richly-flavored pot roast is a perfect main course for any occasion: hosting guests, bringing along to a potluck, or preparing at home for a warm dinner. Preparing a pot roast in advance is a great way …

February 9, 2024

Beyond the more regular daily and weekly effort to keep your kitchen clean, there are a few things that require some added work from time to time. I don’t know about you, but I can think of a few nooks and crannies that aren’t exactly sparkling in my kitchen right now. Whether it’s the bottom …

February 9, 2024

I love grilled foods. The rich, flavorful char that a grill provides is unmatched, and makes everything taste so much better, from the typical grilled meats and veggies to more unique offerings like summer desserts and even grilled pizza. The downside to grills, like many things, is maintenance. A grill that is stored outside is going …

February 8, 2024

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are a big conversation, and you’ve assembled your A-Team to cheer them both on at the Super Bowl. Here are the dishes (and drinks!) that should be your first string. Whether you’re more of a 1989 girlie or a fan of a classic like Red, there’s something for everyone here. …

February 7, 2024

There are a few simple methods you can use to best clean your nonstick ceramic cookware. What Are GreenPans? GreenPans are a ceramic nonstick cookware that has been around since 2007. GreenPans are nonstick pans coated with Thermolon — arguably the best ceramic nonstick coating to be launched on the market. Thermolon does not release …

February 5, 2024

It can be pretty easy to slip while you’re cooking or baking, especially if you spill something on the floor. Even more so if you’re rushing and not being as cautious as normal, maybe trying to hurry and get dinner on the table or juggling multiple dishes ahead of a holiday gathering. Then boom — …

January 31, 2024

You know that glorious moment when you buy a new cookie sheet or baking pan and look at it in its wondrous splendor? Knowing full well that before long, it will look crusty, dingy, and permanently dirty thanks to stuck-on food, scorch marks, and baked-on grease? What a nice, fleeting moment that is. I can’t …

January 29, 2024

Smoothies are one of life’s simple pleasures. They instantly transport me to the feeling of beach lounging or poolside chilling. Easy and yet decadent. I’ll never be the kind of person who wants to drink every meal for convenience — what an awful life. But I am down for a filling smoothie, especially if it’s …