Food & Beverage

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.

How-To: Love Brussels Sprouts

I didn’t used to like this little layered joy bundles, also known as Brussels sprouts, but now I think they’re one of the most delicious veggies out there. The trick is to buy small, fresh ones. Instructables user scoochmaroo has a recipe for sauteing them with bacon, although at my house we make them vegetarian. […]

How-To: Make Candy Sushi

I’m a big fan of a party activity that turns into either the child’s snack at the party or the favor they take home. This candy sushi from MommyKnows hits both those targets, and has left me inspired to try this with my own kids and their friends. Using Rice Krispie treats and various candies, […]

No Foolin’ – These Books Are Edible

No Foolin’ – These Books Are Edible

The Bookbinding Etsy Street Team is participating in the annual International Edible Book Festival this year by hosting an online gallery of literary-inspired edible art. April 1st is the birthday of French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book Physiologie du goût, a witty meditation on food. April fools’ day is also the perfect […]

CRAFT Recipe: Skor Bar Brownies

Whenever my husband’s birthday rolls around, I can count on a few things. First, he’ll definitely want to visit our favorite Japanese restaurant downtown for a rice and miso-laden feast. Second, he’ll almost certainly have a gory horror movie (or a DVD box set full of gory horror movies) on his wish list. Third, his […]