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
Culture
A Brief Discussion on Soda Pop, Plus a Pop-Tart Taste-Test
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 31, 2014.
A Quick, Spicy Stir-Fry for Any Weeknight Dinner
This pork-and-veggie stir-fry will become a staple in your weeknight repertoire.
Culture
Your Culinary To-Do: Downgrade Your Fridge, Eat More Mackerel
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 30, 2014.
Cooking
Here's Our Favorite Chef Watson Potato Salad Recipe
IBM's Chef Watson suggested ingredients for potato salad, and our readers created fantastic recipes—here's what it took to make our favorite combination
techniques
Common Ice Cream Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Whipping up homemade ice cream can be tricky. These are the common ice cream mistakes to avoid, from overfilling the machine to not being patient
This Dessert Is All About the Peaches
Homemade fro-yo and poached peaches: It doesn't get much more "summer" than this.
Culture
Drink Your Beer in China, Eat Your Peanuts on the Road
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 29, 2014.
Culture
Are the Beauty Standards for Fruits & Vegetables Unfair?
An in-depth look at the beauty standards used by the USDA and supermarkets to determine which fruits and vegetables should be sold to consumers
Crunchy Buckwheat and Raw Summer Squash Equal One Tasty Salad
Slicing summer squash raw and combining it with toasted buckwheat groats makes for one memorable salad.
Culture
We Heart Farm Animals, Pricey Salads
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 28, 2014.
Recipes
Grilled Seafood Recipes for a Light, Bright Summer Meal
Grilled seafood is perfect summertime fare: light, fresh, and flavorful—from grilled oysters to sesame shrimp, here are our favorite recipes.
Make Grilled Corn Even Better with Miso Butter
Grilled corn is an oldie but a goodie. Make it great with miso butter.
Pork Loin and Peaches: Your New Favorite Combination
Peach mustard and pork loin make for a memorable supper.
A Seasonal Salad, Sans Lettuce
Healthy, filling, and in-season now: This grilled salad couldn't be any better.
Cooking
The Best Moscow Mule is Made with Fresh Ginger
How do you make a classic Moscow Mule even better? Two words: fresh ginger.
Culture
Pizza Is a No-Fork Zone; Chocolate Bars Edge Toward Luxury-Product Status
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 25, 2014.
Culture
There's a Kale Shortage (for Real), But at Least We've Got Margaritas
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on July 24, 2014.
Culture
'Fifty Shades of Grey': The Kitchen Edition (No Safe Word Required)
The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' trailer is out, so we've gathered up our favorite recipes that call for a little twine, a bit of strength, and some serious pounding
techniques
Pesto Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making this No-Cook Sauce
We love this simple, no-fuss sauce—but when it comes to whipping up a pesto, are you making any of these common mistakes?
Corn Grits, Meet Fresh Corn (and Shrimp)
How do you make corn grits even tastier? Add in fresh kernels, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and paprika.