Why do we crave food to bless a union, lavish a birth, or bury the dead? Why toast the future and savor the past? Why do we use bread and bones and salt and wine to tell the stories of ourselves and our people that cannot possibly be told in any other way? Because we like to give meaning to our food, and food to our meaning. Ask any anthropologist — humans like ritual. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/the-fire-and-soul-of-fondue-food-ritual-by-anne-bramley/
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In theory, packing a lunch sounds like a simple thing. But it’s always those simple things that turn out to be the toughest to tackle. Even with the best of intentions and best-laid plans, packing a lunch can be a tall order. But these smart tips will make it a little easier for you. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/5-smart-tips-that-will-help-you-actually-pack-a-lunch-lunch-tips-from-the-kitchn/ I love how the concept of a sandwich is simple yet freeing. Yes, there’s usually bread involved, but the fillings are entirely up to you. There’s nothing wrong with the classics, but how about a few new ones to try out for lunch next week? via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/5-delicious-sandwiches-to-try-for-lunch-meal-plans-from-the-kitchn/ Whether adored or despised, White Zinfandel is like Donald Trump: inescapable. Its constant presence on store shelves not only hooked millions of young American palates on wine instead of sweetened cocktails and sodas, but also inspired its haters to prove pink could be chic, dry, and bottled instead of three-liter box material. I’d argue that without Sutter Home, one sugar-laden accident, and a man named Darrell Corti, we wouldn’t be experiencing a rosé renaissance — and that would be very sad indeed. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/in-defense-of-white-zinfandel-strong-opinions/ I am both a Trekkie and Wars-ie (not a real thing; nor should it be), and there’s no way I’m picking sides on which franchise is better. I have loved and hated them both fairly equally. (However, it is possible I’ve hated Star Trek with a deeper enmity fueled by alcohol-saturated recaps, because: Enterprise.) But Star Trek has always been the sci-fi franchise with food porn in spades — until now. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/food-wars-star-wars-vs-star-trek-the-2016-oscars/ After polling The Kitchn editors about their snacking habits, I’ve realized that snacking is a pretty personal experience. Turns out we run the gamut. So when an afternoon craving hits, this is what The Kitchn editors reach for. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-kitchn-editors-favorite-snacks-smart-snacking/ When you’re a brand-new mom, it’s easy to forget to think about yourself. And who can blame you? Your baby is your number-one priority. But in order for your baby to be healthy, you need to be healthy, which means taking care to eat plenty of nutritious meals and snacks. Yes, snacks are important too! Good-for-you bites in between meals not only provide energy, but they also give you extra nutrition while breastfeeding, which is the time you really need it most since you’re feeding both your baby and yourself. Here are 12 recipes that are sure to help get you through the extra-long days and nights ahead. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/12-healthy-snacks-for-new-moms-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ One of my favorite lunches while living in Paris was the simple baguette sandwich that any corner bakery carried. Unlike overstuffed American sandwiches, these usually only had butter and thin layers of ham and cheese. The baguette holding it all together was the key here — it had to be fresh, with a crispy outside and fluffy interior. Here’s my latest version; it that can be eaten for either breakfast or lunch! via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/recipe-pesto-and-egg-baguette-sandwich-lunch-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ You hit it like a wall at work. That drop in energy, accompanied by a deep need for a snack that is sugary, fatty and/or crunchy — it’s the 3 p.m. snack slump. Have you ever wondered why it happens so predictably on weekday afternoons? Here’s a look at the science that may help explain the late-afternoon slump, and why we crave snacks when it strikes. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-science-behind-the-3-p-m-snack-slump-smart-snacking/ When it comes to cooking rice, the options are many. You can choose the tried-and-true stovetop method, or a more hands-off approach with the help of a rice cooker or an electric pressure cooker. But the simplest and easiest approach involves your oven. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/3-reasons-why-you-should-make-rice-in-the-oven-tips-from-the-kitchn/ |
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