This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. These birthday cake muffins are colorful, light, and perfect for any celebratory occasion. I make them with flour, vanilla extract, and rainbow sprinkles. In less than 20 minutes, they bake into a soft cake-like texture that … Read more

Scrambled eggs started in a cold pan over low heat, whisked with a rubber spatula into small soft curds. Finished with sea salt and fresh herbs. Patience required. Most scrambled eggs are cooked wrong. High heat, big pan, push them around for thirty seconds, done. What you get is dry, rubbery curds. These are … Read more

Some emerging research suggests that sardine oil extract may have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. [1] When it comes to eating sardines, though, the research just hasn’t been done yet. What is certain is that these little fish are chock-full of numerous skin-nourishing nutrients — including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B12, … Read more

It turns out that there could be more microplastics in the special artisanal salts you’re buying than regular old table salt.Credit: Unsplash Melissa di Rocco After tea bags and chewing gum, it turns out the next worrying source of microplastics is something even more omnipresent: salt. And it gets worse — according to research, the … Read more

Kofta skewers of ground lamb and beef with fresh mint, cinnamon, parsley, and cumin seeds. Chilled, threaded, and grilled for ten minutes. Served with mint sauce and pita. I ate kofta for the first time at a street stall in Marrakech where the cook shaped the meat on skewers with one hand while turning … Read more

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Ginger beer, not to be confused with ginger ale, is a delightfully flavorful drink all by itself. However, it only gets tastier when you add some liquor to the equation. Whether you are privy to the joys of ginger beer cocktails yet or not, knowing the … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. This healthy Greek salad stays true to traditional horiatiki while being a delicious addition to a low-carb lifestyle. I use cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese for a crisp dish that takes just 10 minutes to make, … Read more

This Instant Pot cottage cheese macaroni and cheese is a delicious high-protein recipe that is ready in just 15 minutes! Give this a try when you’re craving comfort food! I’ve been making this cottage cheese macaroni and cheese for years, and it got me wondering… could I make it in the Instant Pot? My pressure … Read more

Basil goat cheese and blueberry scones with heavy cream and vanilla. The goat cheese melts into tangy pockets, the blueberries burst, and the basil adds an herbal note. I brought these scones to a brunch and nobody believed they were homemade. Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cold cubed butter cut together until the … Read more