Whether you're on a road trip, hiking in the mountains, or just need a quick protein boost, beef jerky is the perfect snack to satisfy your hunger and keep you going. It's a great source of protein, low in fat, and easy to pack for on-the-go snacking. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to other processed snacks ..read more

Air fryers are a hot countertop appliance right now - with good reason. The high heat blown quickly around the cooking chamber by a fan allows you to achieve a crisp crust on the outside just as if the food was deep fried. Air fryers cook food at a fraction of the time a conventional oven does, and you don't have to use a ton of fat while cooking. Air frying allows you to feel like you're eating fried food without all of the guilt and calories. That's a big win for me!  ..read more

  Brioche is one of my favorite types of bread. It’s rich, buttery and slightly sweet, and like many delicious breads and baked goods, it’s of French origin. In fact, brioche is in some ways part bread and part pastry! The richness of brioche comes from the enriched dough which is achieved by adding eggs, milk, sugar, and butter into the dough, which is different from many breads that are made with just yeast, water, flour, and salt ..read more

If you love your Instant Pot and air fryer as much as I do, or even if you haven't even taken your appliances out of the box yet, today is a big day. Instantly Mediterranean by Emily Paster is here, and this cookbook will be your new go-to guide for all recipes for your electric pressure cooker and air fryer.  ..read more

  My fiancé touts himself as the superior gift giver in our relationship, and I really can’t argue his point. His gifts are thoughtful, practical and luckily for me, are often geared towards my love of food and wine. He’s given me a wine purse (yes, a purse that you actually pour a full bottle of wine in, and it has a concealed spout) – perfect for picnics, movies in the park, outdoor concerts, etc. He’s given me a Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother – perfect for all those cold Chicago winter days when I want to play barista at home. But by far, the best kitchen gift he’s given me ..read more