Easter falls well into April this year, on the 21st. At that point, depending on where you live, the market might be full of plush morel mushrooms, verdant ramps, or ruby-hued strawberries. Throwing a celebratory brunch is a snap when you keep it?focused on showcasing the knockout spring produce. Here are five festive approaches you could take.1. Crudits Fresh, colorful crud...

What can cast iron do? Cast iron loyalists swear by its ability to crisp chicken, toast up cornbread, and add a caramelized sheen to tarte tatin. But, when our test kitchen got their hands on the gorgeous new Triple Seasoned Collection from Lodge, the question changed to “What can’t cast iron do?” The newest innovative collection from Lodge is triple-season...

As is true of chocolate and vanilla, espresso is one of those flavors it’s nearly impossible not?to get excited about. The list of its greatest-hits recipes spans from sweet to savory, from chocolate espresso bars to tiramis. And hey, we’ll admit that something about our new coffee capsules?has us obsessed with the caffeinated stuff in every incarnation. We’...

Has it really been FIVE YEARS since you said, I do? Congratulations. Youre no longer newlyweds. This milestone marks 1,725 days of building a solid foundation for many happy years ahead. Its no coincidence that the traditional five-year wedding anniversary gift is wood. Trees soar to new heights, reach for the sun and grow roots deep into the earth. Trees are also strong, pr...

When Chef Dominique Crenn posted on Instagram in May about her recent breast cancer diagnosis, there was an outpouring of support on social media for the industry leader from loyal fans, breast cancer survivors, and fellow chefs. Crenn, who is known for being the first female chef to win three Michelin Stars, is a beloved leader in a fine dining world known for hard-driving ...

Resolved to eat more healthfully this month? Before you turn to slashing calories, buying bottled juices or pre-made meals,?Rebecca Katz?wants you to consider a simple bowl of soup.Soup, at its best, “is like giving your body an internal spa treatment,” she says. The?culinary educator and nutritional expert is such a fan that she recently authored the cookbook?Cl...

Plus: Mark Bittman's new meal kit, vegan meatballs at IKEA, and the strange sandwich everyone is obsessed with right now. Eric Ripert and Jos Andrs have declared June 25th Bourdain Day in honor of their late friend. Here's how you can participate. Cookbook author and food writer Mark Bittman is getting back into the meal kit game with Peapod. IKEA is coming out with new vega...

Photo credit: Jamie TrubowitschQueer Eye food expert Antoni Porowski walked into the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen just minutes after receiving some news that nearly brought him to tears: His book, Antoni in the Kitchen, had reached number two on The New York Times bestsellers list. “I beat the love languages!” said Antoni, referencing the wildly popular Five Love...

Gift exchanges are tons of fun! They not only provide entertainment for your holiday party, but they also help ease the overwhelming pressure of how much to spend, as there are games that range from extravagant to dollar and DIY. Prices are usually set in the amount the group chooses.Once youve gathered your troops, decide on a gift exchange game. Weve compiled 29 games that...

Gender reveal parties are a relatively new concept, yet they have quickly gained traction as a fun way for expecting parents to announce their babys gender. Celebrations include a surprise gender reveal to the attendees, often followed by themed treats and games.Even so, because these parties are new, many people are unaware of the gender reveal party etiquette. Using this g...