I survived working Mother’s Day at a restaurant. The guests were gracious and patient. Have you done your income taxes yet? Do them this week as the deadline is May 17th. In addition, this week is a great time to max out contributions to your IRA before filing your taxes.
Swaddled In Cabbage Leaves
I met Stephanie Gravalese at TechMunch NYC, a food blogging conference, and I have been following her food writing ever since. Stephanie wrote a beautiful and personal essay about cabbage recipes and family connection.
Hard Seltzer and Canned Cocktails Are Blowing Up
I stand by my opinion that hard seltzer is malt liquor, but apparently there’s something about having a cocktail in a can is winning over people. Perhaps it is because of the low calorie count or the to-go cup policies around the country, but hard seltzer and canned cocktails are very popular.
Hard seltzer has fully penetrated national distribution channels and almost every major brewer has at least one brand.
I highly recommend Bravazzi hard Italian sodas. They are citrus flavor with a low ABV (4.2%) and can be used a mixers for cocktails.
Yes We Can, Cake Pan
Think you can't bake a cake if you don't have the right pan size? Think again. If you're making a cake and the recipe calls for a pan size you don't have, don't worry. Check out this cake pan conversion guide.
Five Mistakes That Ruin Your Barbecue
My dad is the pitmaster in my family, and he does it well. Here’s a list of five mistakes that can ruin your barbecue from Oakland pitmaster Matt Horn.
Guaranteed Basic Income Could Be a Game-Changer for Restaurant Workers
If unemployment pays more than a sub-minimum wage during a global pandemic, then a guaranteed income could be just what some people need to transition out of poverty and work in settings where they are treated with respect.
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