Some of the best road-trip stops are the ones you almost drive past. This rural Missouri cafe sits at a quiet crossroads and keeps things simple with hot coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, and homemade food that feels made for people who have been on the road awhile. It is the kind of place where you…
Did you know that Ree Drummond was once a vegetarian? It’s true! Before The Pioneer Woman lived on a cattle ranch, she was meatless for a few years in college. And even though she’s been eating meat again for over 30 years, she still really loves a good vegetarian meal. In particular, she’s a huge…
Cottage cheese is filling enough on its own, but where’s the fun in that? Key Takeaways Cottage cheese is high in protein, but it becomes a more satisfying snack when you pair it with fiber-rich foods like berries, cherries, or whole-grain toast. Adding healthy fats and extra texture from avocado, nuts, seeds, or nut butter…
Every Southerner’s life is marked by cakes. From baptism to funeral, and all of the birthdays, graduations, and weddings in between, Southerners can craft a timeline of their lives by the cakes they’ve eaten, baked, and loved. Those cakes are recipes that have been woven into our traditions thanks to…well, the fact that they’re just…
Some people’s wine preferences come down to a simple question of red or white, and while this is an okay place to start, it doesn’t necessarily help you figure out what to order when you’re at a restaurant or what to buy when you’re at a wine shop. After all, different grapes, styles, and terroirs…
The “BUJI Baddies” have taken over timelines nationwide. From their pop-up matcha carts in cities around the country to their Stript merch, BUJI Matcha has expanded what getting an iced beverage can mean—it’s not just about the caffeine, but about the experience. got the chance to sit down with Ari Davis, Founder of Stript and…
In case you missed it, literally every food brand is hopping on the protein train. Adding protein to scrambled eggs is all the rage, protein ice cream is gaining more of a foothold in the market, and I’ve heard the word “macros” more times than I could possibly count over the last few months. Admittedly, I’ve…
Every year, there are over 850 million cases of food poisoning worldwide. It occurs when you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, and most people know the telltale signs. Sometimes, it starts with waves of nausea and vomiting. Other times, belly cramps and diarrhea seem to come out of nowhere. Most of the time,…
Developing the Thanksgiving turkey for Bon Appétit is a particular kind of pressure. The bird will be the centerpiece of hundreds of families’ holiday meals (we hope). There’s not much room for error. We want deeply browned, crispy skin and juicy, well-seasoned meat, every time. Andy Baraghani got the assignment for our 2018 Thanksgiving menu,…
Quaint small towns are a big part of the landscape in Northern Virginia. The region is home to places like lush Middleburg with its rolling vineyards and nature-filled Sperryville. One of North Virginia’s best-kept secrets is the town of Fairfax, which is technically considered a suburb of Washington D.C., since it’s only 30 minutes from…