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
The Exciting History and Origin of the Cocktail Umbrella
A deep(ish) investigation into the history and origins of the world's most important tiki cocktail topper: the paper umbrella
Culture
Our Favorite Cocktail Toppers, from Classic to Wacky
Fun—and wacky—cocktail toppers to garnish your drink
Culture
Ranch On Pizza is a No-No, But Wine at Coffee Shops is Cool
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 21, 2014.
Culture
We're Totally Fascinated by These 13 Beautiful Tuna Cans
We take a hard look at some of the most iconic tuna cans—these tins are works of art!
Culture
It's Spring! Contemplate Asparagus & Mix Up a Sweet Pea Cocktail
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 20, 2014.
Cooking
Got Kimchi? Time to Funkify Your Favorite Roast Chicken
Roast chicken, smashed potatoes, and kimchi make for a quick weeknight meal
techniques
How to Grind Meat for Burgers, Meatballs, Sausage, and More
Grinding your own meat at home makes for better texture and fresher flavor—here's a step-by-step guide to doing it right
Culture
Lunch Is the New Brunch, Plus We Can Quit Coffee Anytime We Want (Right?)
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 19, 2014.
All-Grown Up Molasses Cookies
Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom make for a delicious molasses cookie.
Culture
Lattes Get Lemony & Kale Gets Even More Delicious
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 18, 2014.
Culture
Pat LaFrieda Thinks Like a Butcher, Cooks Like a Boss
Butcher Pat LaFrieda gives us some great tips for how to cook restaurant-quality meat at home
26 Cookbooks that Are Totally Wacky but Kinda Useful
From '50 Shades of Chicken' to 'Last Dinner on the Titanic,' 26 cookbooks that have us puzzled, amused, and (to our surprise) educated
Meet Your New Favorite Meatball
Aromatic garlic, ginger and scallion come together in this healthy chicken meatball
Culture
Irish Folks Don't Love Corned Beef & Guy Fieri Likes His Apple Juice Cloudy
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 17, 2014.
Culture
A History of Protest Foods, from Eggs and Tomatoes to Cream Pies
We take a look at some of history's protests that featured food
Carrots & Yogurt, Together at Last
Carrots get roasted with spices and served with creamy yogurt in this meatless recipe
Classic Bistro Steak, Reinvented
Classic bistro steak and buttermilk onion rings make for a satisfying Sunday supper
A Festive Weekend Brunch—that Starts at Dinner
Corned beef hash marries with potatoes and poached eggs in this St. Patrick's Day brunch recipe
Lucky You: A Refreshing Twist on Irish Coffee
Classic Irish coffee gets ready for warmer weather with this cocktail recipe
Culture
The Michelin Guide Expands to Nordic Countries; Taylor Swift & Ina Garten are BFFs
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on March 14, 2014.