Kitchen Gear Worth Buying Once and Gear Worth Skipping
Seven tools that earn a permanent spot in a home kitchen, and a handful of single-purpose gadgets that mostly take up drawer space. Opinions, clearly labeled.
Ten Pantry Staples for the Home Breakfast Cook
Ten shelf-stable basics that cover pancakes, eggs, hash, oatmeal and French toast, plus a simple fizz test to see whether your baking powder still works.
Beef Index Falls 1% in September, but Eating Out Is Still 3.5% Pricier Than a Year Ago
In the news: the BLS says beef prices fell 1.0% in September, while restaurant prices are still up 3.5% over the year.
Diner Meatloaf: The Binder, the Glaze, and the Clean Slice
A meatloaf that slices clean and stays moist comes down to the binder, the fat, and when you add the glaze. Here is the method, with the safe internal temperature.
A Thanksgiving Timeline for a Small Kitchen, Counted Backward From the Table
One oven, four burners and a refrigerator that holds less than you think. A backward-counted Thanksgiving schedule, from thawing the turkey to the last warm roll.
McDonald’s AI Pricing Tool Is Now the Subject of a Federal Lawsuit
In the news: a federal lawsuit in Illinois accuses McDonald’s of using an AI pricing tool to coordinate menu prices. The company says franchisees set their own.
