Healthyish

Is it just me or have weeks become decades?

When I drink Avis de Tempête’s “Blanc No.1," I remember small interactions and long conversations.

I had to find a way to tell myself, my protagonist, and hopefully my readers a new story about living in our bodies.

Go ahead and crumble that rice cake right into the peanut butter jar. We won't tell. 

This salad puts all the best textures on a spoon: crisp, raw broccoli; chewy, sticky dates; and crunchy toasted pistachios. The ras-el-hanout, a Moroccan spice blend featuring aromatic and warm spices, adds a smoky depth to the bright citrusy dressing, which soaks into the broccoli as it sits. Don’t have ras-el-hanout? Garam masala, baharat, or curry powder will also work. And if you’re a meal prepper, this is a great make-ahead salad—it only gets better with a little time.

I’ve been ransacking my pantry for ghee and coconut oil, butter and cream, nuts and seeds.

Terrible things and beautiful things can happen at the same time.

We’d eat just about anything with this spicy cashew dressing drizzled on top.

It’s a safe, meditative space that provides me with a brief break from reality.

We’re hoarding endorphins and sweating out the stress. 

Thanks to this bidet attachment, I am the president *and* secretary of the Clean Butt Club

Ethel’s Club, a social and wellness club for people of color, has launched a digital membership.

Wheat germ, the nutrient-rich heart of wheat kernels, gives these cookies their hearty, nutty crunch while also keeping them tender and crumbly. You can often find wheat germ in the bulk bin aisle of the grocery store, but toasted rolled oats or ground flax can be used in its place for a similar texture. These cookies are ideal for making in advance, as their flavor and texture improve after a few days. The butter and milk can be substituted with plant-based alternatives without sacrifice, so make them vegan if you want.

Onigiri, freezer bread, and yes, beans.

The BA Test Kitchen’s Smoo Crew shows us the way.

My pantry is the only thing that's not chaotic right now. 

Melody Li works with patients in the hospitality industry, but she's got words of wisdom for us all. 

In our isolation, we need to think, more than ever, about community.

Hangry? Broke? Chickpeas are here for you.

How to practice social distancing without going completely stir-crazy.

Battuto is 1) A chopped herb sauce that tastes like spring 2) Fun to say. Make it!

As the chicken cooks low and slow, the green garlic and turns into a crispy crumb topping.

This recipe is all about the technique. Once you learn it, you’ll be doing it over and over again.

Something truly magical happens when fennel, garlic, and anchovies get caramelized together.