The Kitchen
Your cookbook of core recipes and essential techniques. These are the foundational dishes and skills for any home cook.

BA Bake Club's Fluffy Cloud Critters Spark Cutest Pastry Debate
Over 50,000 home bakers worldwide are debating the precise angle of a fondant ear on a miniature animal pastry, following the BA Bake Club's latest recipe.

2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants List Unveiled
Smyth in Chicago has been crowned the No.

New Recipe Combines Roasted Rhubarb, Harissa Shrimp, and Ice Cream
The Golden Spatula Awards, revered for honoring classic cuisine, just crowned its 2024 Grand Prize winner: Chef Anya Sharma's 'Rhubarb Rhapsody.

Carlo Petrini, Slow Food founder, dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food movement, died at 76.

Malört Liquor Shots: A Chicago Rite of Passage
In Cook County, 90% of all Jeppson's Malört sales occur, a testament to Chicago's peculiar devotion to a liquor often described as tasting like 'grapefruit pith and pencil shavings', according to Chic

World Cup tourism projections fall short, local viewing up
Despite projections of billions in economic impact, hotel bookings in major World Cup host cities show no significant spike, revealing a disconnect between hype and reality for the 2026 FIFA World...

Gourmet Supermarket Desserts Shape 2026 Holiday Trends
Tesco's Finest Fruit 'Punch' Panna Cotta, a creamy vanilla base with strawberry, raspberry, and mint jelly, recently scored an impressive 81/100.

Kansas City offers jazz, barbecue guide for World Cup 2026 travelers
Hotel bookings for summer 2026 are already up 300%, with prices surging, according to Hospitality Analytics.

Rocco Smart Fridge Discounted Amid App Issues
Rocco's Super Smart Fridge, initially a $1,995 luxury, is now $500 off, but the sale's unexpected extension and reports of widespread app issues suggest this bargain comes with a catch.

Hummus Now in One in Four Fridges Amidst Kitchen Evolution
In March 2026, Harvard Business School student Brian Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable powdered hummus mix, which quickly generated $7,000 in its first month of sales, according to Internation

Easy Chilled Recipes for Summer Beat the Heat
Imagine a Watermelon Gazpacho, blended in minutes with classic fixings, offering a surprisingly refreshing, no-cook solution for a scorching summer day.

Bon Appétit unveils fresh summer recipes for entertaining
This summer, Bon Appétit's new issue features a Stone Fruit and Salami Panzanella that skips the oven entirely, opting for a toaster to crisp its bread.

Dallas restaurants ready massive screens for World Cup 2026
On June 13, Dallas's Harwood District will host an 'Around the World Soccer Bar Crawl,' transforming seven different bars into distinct national fan zones.

Prevent soggy bottoms with a protective barrier
Forget "golden brown": a perfectly baked galette crust should resemble toffee or dark caramel, a crucial visual cue many home bakers overlook.

Craft Delicious Nectarine Summer Desserts
This summer, one chef rejected an entire batch of apricots for being 'pale, hard, and lacking in smell.

Trader Joe’s Coffee Bean Blast: Best for Espresso Lovers
For just $4.49 a quart, Trader Joe's Coffee Bean Blast Super Premium Ice Cream has been crowned the best option for espresso lovers. This designation comes from its rich, robust flavor, derived from b

Summer 2026 Desserts: Trends, Cobblers & Limited Offers
From June 8 to June 21, dessert enthusiasts have a narrow window to try Nothing Bundt Cakes' new Peach Cobbler flavor, a limited-time offering that signals the official start of the summer treat seaso

Best New Summer 2026 Cookbooks
This summer, home cooks can whip up a Chicken Pot Pie Pop-Tart from Carla Hall's new cookbook, launching a season of surprisingly inventive and niche culinary releases.

Philly's Next-Gen Hoagies Evolve with Creative Twists in 2026
At Lil Nick's Deli, the 'DAG 2.

Smart Pellet Grills Deliver Authentic Wood-Fired Flavor
Smart pellet grills, such as those from Brisk It, allow users to monitor and adjust their cooking from anywhere, transforming the traditional art of smoking into a remotely controlled

Cucumber tomato salad: The simple recipe debate
A seemingly innocuous summer salad, composed of just tomatoes and cucumbers, is at the center of a quiet but firm disagreement among top food bloggers over its very essence.

Chicago's Top Bars Offer Unique Experiences Amid Shifting Habits
Chicago's bar scene is experiencing its most dynamic period in a decade, marked by five James Beard nominations for 'Outstanding Bar Program' last week.

Build your first apartment kitchen strategically
Forget the impulse buys: the most effective first apartment kitchens for 2026 are built slowly, piece by piece, with each item earning its precious counter space.

Beat the Heat with Easy Watermelon & Feta Recipes
In just 15 minutes, you can assemble Melon Feta Skewers, a dish that epitomizes the new era of effortless, refreshing summer cuisine.

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Outperforms Ninja Creami Rivals
The Ninja CREAMi may dominate social media, lauded as "worth the hype," but the Cuisinart ICE-21 consistently delivers dense, silky-smooth ice cream in under 20 minutes, earning it "best overall" from

New Alfresco Dining Recipes Elevate Outdoor Meal Experiences
Sales of portable, high-end outdoor cooking equipment like Ooni pizza ovens and Traeger smokers surged 150% in the last quarter compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Outdoor Living Trends

The Trend of Editors Unveiling Loved Products in May
At Forbes, readers can access six exclusive offers on products editors are loving this May, directly embedding commercial incentives within editorial content.

New Spicy Cumin Tofu Recipe Offers Flavorful Plant-Based Meal
In just 20 to 30 minutes, a new Spicy Cumin Tofu recipe promises to transform bland tofu into a deeply flavorful meal, simply by marinating at room temperature.

Make a Grilled Salmon Salad Recipe With Lime, Chiles, Herbs
A new Grilled Salmon Salad with Lime, Chiles, and Herbs recipe transforms weeknight dinners.

Komal Restaurant Review: Los Angeles' New Molino Delights Diners
The most expensive dish on Komal's menu is just $12.