Discover the best flavored smoking woods to elevate one of the finest BBQ fish: salmon. From delicate alder to bold hickory, the right wood transforms your smoked salmon with aroma and taste. Table Of Contents At a Glance: Our Top 3 Picks Alder Apple Hickory Maple Cherry Oak Pecan Walnut While heavy meats like pork … Read more

My son loves to cook, and I couldn’t be happier. Not only do I enjoy having a little partner in the kitchen, but his interest in cooking also makes living with Celiac disease more manageable for him. From a young age he’s been curious about food and eager to try new things. He eats for … Read more

Sweet summer peaches bake to juicy perfection in this classic peach crisp recipe. The oat-and-brown-sugar topping has an oatmeal-cookie-like texture. A how-to video is included. Your Go-to Peach Crisp Recipe Peach crisp is the ideal summer dessert—quick, simple, and irresistible served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The tender, juicy peaches pair perfectly … Read more

Helping butterflies and bees is more important than ever, and planting milkweed is one of the best ways to support monarch butterflies. Live Monarch, a conservation organization, offers free or low-cost milkweed seed packs to people across the United States and Canada so they can create habitat and food sources for migrating monarchs. Live Monarch … Read more

A while ago I wrote about a home ordering website called EatNow. Today I’m sharing exciting news: EatNow is running a fantastic competition for food lovers. Imagine visiting and enjoying the incredible cuisine of Italy, Morocco or Mexico — that is exactly what the prize offers. Read on for the details. As a passionate foodie … Read more

On a wide, bustling street in the heart of a lively city you’ll find a small slice of dessert heaven. This sweet spot in Belgrade is called Mamma’s Biscuit House — an ironic name, since it doesn’t actually sell biscuits. I first discovered this gem on a warm evening while wandering Belgrade after dinner. We … Read more

Happy Friday! Lately I’ve been experimenting with new salads, and I recreated a version of a gourmet favorite: almond-crusted goat cheese on spinach with roasted sweet dumpling squash. I considered using butternut squash, but this charming little dumpling squash had been sitting in my centerpiece for weeks, so I put it to good use. The … Read more

Looking for a beautiful Thanksgiving cookie? These Pumpkin Shortbread cookies are rolled in coarse sugar and finished with a maple‑glazed pecan half. They’re easy to make and make an elegant addition to any cookie tray. I became a true shortbread fan later in life—chocolate chip cookies may win on nostalgia and gooey appeal, but a … Read more

Easy Melba Toast makes an ideal homemade cracker for appetizers, parties or a simple snack. Crisp and light, it pairs beautifully with cheese, spreads, dips and cold cuts, and works perfectly on a buffet or grazing board. This recipe is fuss-free and quick to prepare, great when you want something simple to serve at a … Read more

Vegetable oil isn’t as healthy as you think. For decades we’ve been told that vegetable oils—refined seed oils—are healthier than traditional animal fats like butter, ghee, and lard. Public health messages and industry marketing promoted these oils as “heart-healthy,” and many people still use them based on that messaging. Examples commonly labeled as vegetable oils … Read more