Rochelle Bilow
Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand and the farm cook. She never met a nut or seed butter she didn’t like. Spirit food: Tahini
Recipes
30 Indulgent Winter Recipes to Help You Add that 'Extra Layer'
As the temperature drops, you *could* buy a new winter coat to stay warm—but it'd be much more fun to add on layers with these mega-indulgent recipes.
Culture
Switchel Is Back, Gummy Candy Is Here to Stay
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 23, 2014.
Recipes
#TBT to These Very Special Old-School Recipes
Remember that awkward phase you went through in middle school? These recipes were our "braces, headgear, and frizzy hair" moment.
Culture
Yes, Your Kids Can Still Trick-or-Treat with a Food Allergy
Your little goblin has a food allergy but you still want to take them trick-or-treating? Here's how to have an allergy-free Halloween
Culture
Joan Didion: Awesome Cook, Extraordinary Lady
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 22, 2014.
techniques
When Freezers Attack: How to Wrap, Store, Organize, and Thaw Your Frozen Goods
An efficient kitchen is about more than the oven and countertops—are you making any of these common freezer maintenance mistakes?
Culture
Red Wine Baths Are a Thing; Perhaps Not a Great Idea
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 21, 2014.
techniques
11 Things You Need to Do to Make Your Baked Goods Better
Even the most seasoned baker can use a refresher course now and then—these baking tips will make for better cookies, cakes, pies, and more
Culture
How to Stock Your Cellar, Writing a Cookbook Is Hard
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 20, 2014.
Culture
Forks-Only Zone: 6 Rules for Creating the Best Buffet of All Time
The perfect buffet menu is cohesive, easy-to-eat, and plentiful—here's how to make it happen at your next party.
techniques
How to Cook Gluten-Free Food Without Losing Your Mind
A gluten-free lifestyle is about way more than the flour—here are the most common gluten-free mistakes.
Culture
Snacks Are Important for First Dates, Bloody Marys Are 'Very Nutritious'
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 17, 2014.
Culture
How to Have an Adult Halloween Party Without Looking Like a Jerk
Planning a grown-up Halloween party? There are rules, people! Rules!
Culture
Yotam Ottolenghi Made Us Eat Our Vegetables—and We Liked It!
When Yotam Ottolenghi, the master of vegetable recipes, wants to cook you dinner, you say yes. Here are the highlights from our 'Plenty More' party at the BA Night Kitchen
Culture
Today's Food News Roundup: Whiskey and Chicken Edition
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 15, 2014.
Culture
How to Make Dinner Faster, Simpler, and Better—with 4 Tips from Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman of the New York Times knows how to get dinner on the table in a hurry—here are his tips for cooking everything fast
Culture
What's 'Normal' When It Comes to Alcohol? Also, Wine Fraud Is Real
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 14, 2014.
Cooking
This Hot Herbal Tea Will Soothe Your Throat and Calm Your Cough
Feeling under the weather? This herbal tonic is one of our favorite home cough remedies.
Culture
Step Aside, Pumpkin Spice: Fried Maple Leaves Are Fall's New 'It' Girl
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on October 13, 2014.
Culture
Ina Garten Microwaves Her Oatmeal; Continues to Remain Perfect Anyway
Ina Garten microwaves her oatmeal, hosts experimental dinner parties, and rarely cooks dinner—here's what else the Barefoot Contessa likes to eat