The Hottest Truffle on the Planet at One of Atlanta’s Best — It Made Grown Men Cry At a quaint chocolatier near Atlanta, a single truffle has developed a reputation that draws locals and visitors alike. Crafted with precision and passion, this truffle stands out for its intense flavor, delicate texture, and memorable finish. Lovers … Read more

The best things often come in small packages. From compact charcoal cookers to portable propane and electric models, here are the best small grills for your backyard, balcony, or campsite. Table Of Contents At a Glance: Our Top 3 Picks Weber Genesis II E-210 Weber Q-1400 Weber Smokey Joe Weber Q 3200 Char-Griller E3001 Solaire … Read more

Pad See Ew, a Thai street-food staple and restaurant favorite — stir-fried rice noodles with soy sauce, shrimp and baby bok choy. When I was in my twenties and living in Chicago, my friend Carol introduced me to her “secret” Thai restaurant. She called it secret because she didn’t want it to get crowded — … Read more

Strawberry Spinach Salad is a bright, quick dish that feels a little special. Sweet strawberries and a tangy poppy-seed dressing elevate tender baby spinach into a salad that works as a light meal or an elegant side. I first served it with grilled chicken on a sunny afternoon, and it has since become a regular … Read more

This simple roasted red pepper sauce is perfect for pasta. Made with roasted vegetables like cauliflower and red peppers, it keeps well in the fridge and is vegan-friendly. This versatile sauce is easy to adapt — swap or change ingredient amounts to create a slightly different flavor every time. It’s rich, creamy, and works beautifully … Read more

Winter squash appears everywhere this season, and with so many varieties to explore it’s easy to fall in love with this hearty vegetable. Below are 15 delicious winter squash recipes to try this year, plus a guide to six popular squash varieties and how to enjoy them. Winter squashes are hearty, nutritious, filling, and incredibly … Read more

There is nothing more inspiring to an Italian cook than wandering through a summer market overflowing with the season’s freshest produce. Italian cuisine depends on high-quality, fresh ingredients, so a local market or vegetable stand—where produce has often been picked that same day—is the ideal place to shop. While I lived in Italy, I spent … Read more

Baked Alaska is a delightful show-stopping dessert with a cake base layered with fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream and a golden toasted meringue. This easy Baked Alaska recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and simple steps so anyone can make an impressive dessert for family and guests. Baked Alaska Recipe This recipe makes six … Read more

How fun are vintage cocktails!? Sometimes I get a little bored with the classic cosmopolitan or margarita. (But only sometimes, because I really, really, really love margaritas.) If you haven’t heard of the Singapore Sling, don’t worry — your cocktail glossary isn’t incomplete. The sling was created in 1915 at a hotel in Singapore and, … Read more