Mushrooms, the bane of picky eaters at pizza parties, pack a savory, secret weapon: umami. Umami is the rich, “meaty” flavor that comes about when glutamates are in food. Though Dr. Kikunae...

After the supply of stale crackers and canned meat dwindles, coming across a cellar filled with preserved vegetables is a godsend in your typical post-apocalyptic narrative. Likewise, preserved vegetables...

As a nail biter, I miss out on the wonders of nail art. The insane quantity of nail-tutorial Youtube videos is a testament to the complexity of this genre of decoration. My unfortunate relationship to...

I had to respond to an email with the subject, “hey cecilia... ive got a goat story for you.” I hoped Minneapolis had lifted its ban on goats and someone was making a mean urban-backyard cheese,...

After watching one of Boy George’s new music videos, I was ready to write a gigglesome blogpost about his recent comeback. His new look reads “middle age man appreciates cosmetics.” It’s...

Gathering around a heap of pasta lifts appetites and spirits. Noodles conjure memories of spaghetti dinners, sleepovers and family meals. Maybe the tomato’s natural MSG makes the dish accessible...

Many foods are eaten within a certain socially acceptable window of time to avoid a raised eyebrow or a condescending smile. Some designations are shrewd, for example, coffee before bedtime gives even...

People have strong feelings about kale. Some see it as the bile of the earth, others use it daily, for homemade smoothies, lotions and hats. The bottom line is that kale is trendy. It has its own twitter...

At the age of 26, Rebecca Sugar became the  first solo female creator of a Cartoon Network program. Her show, “Steven Universe,” has just been renewed for a second season. I have seen...