Culture

The things keeping me happy—or at least distracted—right now.

Keep calm and keep cooking.

The Dash mini toaster oven revives leftover Buffalo wings, busts out bubbly Bagel Bites, and inspires joy.

Shift drinks—the free drink that restaurant workers often get after work—has come under scrutiny for promoting an unhealthy culture. But there are those who insist it's not to blame. 

No further questions at this time.

Tidbits and silliness and pointless arguments from the week at the Bon Appétit offices.

Professional cooks (including the ones in BA’s very own Test Kitchen) swear by it—and no, it’s not a soup spoon.

Making your negroni or spritz more interesting is as easy as buying a bottle of Forthave Red.

Just a dab of this hand salve goes a long, looong way.

I don’t call it meal prep because I hate that phrase...but it's meal prep.

Wilson Tang, the owner of Nom Wah Tea Parlor in Manhattan’s Chinatown, isn’t letting fear stop him from supporting his neighborhood. 

I thought I would be content to dry my hands on ratty old towels for the rest of time—and wow, was I WRONG.

Where will we go when the spiked seltzer runs dry? I have some ideas.

Most strainers are annoying to use, but this one is the highlight of my day.

How to prepare so you’ll feel more prepared.

One day, a mysterious hot sauce appeared in our office. Little did I know, I’d met my desk lunch’s perfect match.

Peek inside Chaey's week of home cooked meals, including her very official Bean Strategy™

The bar owner believes that wine should be less intimidating, more fun, and easier to understand.

Les Vignes de Babass’ “Roc Cab” is the rare Cab Franc that's both interesting and well-balanced.

I like big beans and I cannot lie.

The USDA did not hire the incisive, witty illustrator to reimagine its nutritional guidelines, but we did.

Letting my body and mind safely unwind has let me access physical comfort more in my sober life, too.

I don’t make Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate brownies because they’re easy. I make them because they’re the best.