Backpacks have always gone through their ups and downs.? The trendy messenger bag? overtook it and then the tote, but after years of awkwardly carrying heavy loads on one shoulder, students everywhere are ready to upgrade their level of ergonomic comfort with a stylish backpack this fall.? For any kid heading back to school, an awesome backpack that reflects their interests ...

Although regifting was at one time the joke behind many sitcom plots, it is becoming an acceptable option for countering things like overspending and environmental waste. It can also declutter your home and give a second life to a perfectly good gift. Just because you cant wear the color red doesnt mean that sweater should go in the giveaway pile, especially if that same swe...

No matter whether you’re a skinny patty person, a thick patty person, or a vegetarian burger aficionado, we’ve got a burger recipe for you. We’ve got cheese-stuffed burgers,?turkey burgers, and even salmon burgers. Read on to see some of our favorite patty recipes to keep you happily grilling all summer long.1. Cheeseburger with Special SauceAmong our belov...

Plus: A Ham'mock for summertime bliss, a $50 Costco wedding cake, and a new culinary scholarship in honor of Anthony Bourdain. A viral garlic-peeling hack is tearing the internet apart. But does it actually work? One food writer tried it out and it sent her to Urgent Care. Bathing suit? Check! Cocktail? Check! The only thing missing from your summer relaxation tool kit is th...

Most home cooks have their favorite go-to chicken recipes. Whether you like yours roasted or grilled, transformed into salad or tacos, we’ve got some of the best, tried-and-true poultry picks around. Here are a few editor and reader favorites to get you salivating.1. Coq au Vin BlancThis five-star beloved?recipe is a slight tweak on the classic coq au vin?using red win...

There’s cooking stovetop, and then there’s cooking stovetop with a cast-iron skillet. And for those of us who live and die by the iron throne (er, skillet), there’s no substitute. A well-seasoned skillet can crisp up pork chops and cornbread alike. You can make a homey pear-bourbon crisp or elegant tarte tatin in it, plush biscuits or tender cake. Let’...

Scrambling to wrap a gift but dont have a bag or a box? No problem!?You can learn how to make a gift bag out of wrapping paper in four simple steps. You probably even have the materials you need lying around the house. Let’s get started!What youll need:Wrapping paperTapeScissorsHole puncher (optional)Ribbon (optional)Step 1: Measure the width of your gift. Once you kno...

While I'm appreciative of gifts, Father's Day is about expressing gratitude to my family for the love they show every single day, says Bryant Terry, the chef, educator and author of Afro-Vegan renowned for his food activism as Chef-in-Residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora.When I'm working on a new cookbook I sometimes spend the whole w...

Talk about a dynamic duo. Bryan and Michael Voltaggio are quite possibly the most recognizable contemporary culinary brothers out there. America fell in love with them as they competed for the winning title in season six of Top Chef, but they’ve come a long way in the decade since then, each earning countless accolades in their own right. But finally, after years of &#...

Thanks to the likes of Alton Brown, unitaskers get a bad rap. Haters say that most of us don’t have room in our kitchens for tools that just do one thing. But these highly specialized tools often do a job that would otherwise be incredibly annoying or even downright impossible. Case in point? These 10 tools that will totally help make or break your summer. Keep reading...