Cooking and Drinking

How much of a man are you? Is that a sexist question? Popular Mechanics has a quiz that tests basic “manliness,” but it would be more appropriately labeled as a test of... more >

You'd probably be a lot more excited about this recipe if my mom was Punjabi. That's understandable. It's like saying "mom's apple pie" when your mom is from Egypt. Sort of loses it's allure. But rest assured that my mom is at least British... more >

The other day I went to a 'straunt and just had side dishes for dinner. Let me tell you, this can be a joy, but sometimes it backfires. It’s all about quality. We've already discussed a few good one side dishes that pack enough punch to moonlight as mains... more >

Genius invention of the week: zip lock lunch bags that look like they’re covered in mold so that no kitchen scavengers will want to steal your food. As long as the faux-fungi doesn’t put you off eating... more >

Summer might have ended, but the weather is still conducive to lighter, hand-held meals. While pork and beef burgers are an all-year affair, poultry doesn't have the same satisfying bite throughout the winter that it does in the warmer months. Turkey and chicken... more >

Breakfast is one of the first things that the gets lost in the shuffle of working life (not that you ate it in college). Sure, once or twice a month you and your friends might line up for an hour to visit that new "hot" brunch place. This might be "fun" and prove your city "savvy."... more >

Along with being a good time to start job-hunting, the day after Labor Day carries two other key distinctions: 1) Facebook is popping off with photo albums, many of which feature swimsuits, and 2) It is the annual date when I officially make the switch from iced coffee to regular.... more >

Red beans and rice is a perfect main dish when you're feeling a bit skint and a quality side for all sorts of goodies (including jerk chicken... stay tuned for next week). The recipe itself is super simple and is more about combining things than actual cooking.... more >

If Iron Chef Morimoto and Emeril Lagasse think their Food Network fame is immune to the digital age, they’d better wake up and smell the bouillon base.... more >

I´ve been getting a bit listless recently...so there´s only one thing for it—make a list! Listo?!

New experiences, new cultures, and new perspectives often shed... more >