If you’ve ever tried to make a cherry pie or simply enjoy the fruit as is, you know how much of a pain it can be to pit cherries. There are so many different methods and tools you can buy that it can be difficult to know which one works best. But, believe it or not, all…
Asian Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Some of the hottest days of the year are upon us, which means turning on the oven is a less than favorable option. While using the grill may feel like more of a weekend affair, reserved for burgers and perfectly-grilled steaks, there are plenty of great chicken recipes that can be grilled too. If you’re looking for a new…
Grilled Steak Tacos Are the Perfect Any-Night. Any-Occasion Dinner
Growing up in Southern California, I learned a thing or two about tacos. I grew up buying my carne asada from the carniceria (shout out to Primo Food Market in Vista!) because that’s where you went to buy the best. In the back of the shop, where all the pre-marinated meat was displayed, each variation…
Replace a Towel Bar
Is there anything more annoying in a bathroom than a towel bar unable to do its only job? As it dangles by one end, off the wall, it is good for nothing and certainly not for hanging a towel. The problem is the hardware fastener no longer works and is pulled out of the wallboard…
Ed Perkins on Travel: Check Your Plastic Before You Leave
Road trip to intercontinental flight to cruise, no matter where your summer trip takes you, it’s a good idea to check your plastic to make sure of what it does — and doesn’t — do to minimize your risks. By “plastic” I mean the credit, debit, and travel-service organization membership cards which, collectively, offer a…
A Simple Tip to Get Better Gas Mileage
Some time ago, I wrote about simple things you can do to get better gas mileage, which means less time and money spent at the gas pump. One of those tips was to make sure your car’s tires are always properly inflated because underinflated tires cause the engine to work harder than necessary, which wastes…
Craft a Healthier Cocktail
Behind every skinny margarita, virgin mai tai, or mocktail of choice, is the desire for a healthier libation. Whether that means fewer calories, less sugar, or less or no alcohol, the demand is real and on the rise. Low-carb beers, hard seltzers, and low- or zero-proof cocktails designed with fresh and flavorful natural ingredients are…
Cauliflower Replaces Potato in This French-Style Summer Salad
I am always surprised when a vegetable that so many disliked is suddenly one of the most important ingredients in dishes on restaurant menus across the country. Cauliflower became the vegetable “darling” in the culinary world a few years ago. It started with roasted cauliflower steaks, roasted cauliflower florets and, of course, cauliflower rice. When…
Chicken Frites Is a Party on a Plate
Combine fresh herbs, capers, lemon juice and olive oil, along with the juices collected from the chicken as it rests, to make a simple sauce that livens up this take on poulet frites, or chicken and fries. Herb-Grilled Chicken Frites Serves 4 Active Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 3/4 pounds bone-in,…
Sicilian Ice Cream Sandwiches Are the Easiest Summer Treat
My husband and I realized honeymooning in Sicily in the middle of July was a bold move as soon as we saw the brush fires popping up on the highway as we made our way to the hotel from the airport. Steamy was an understatement. With most days easily breaking the 100 F mark, we…
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