Every August, when the Iowa State Fair rolls around, my Midwestern relatives make the trip from their scattered rural homes to the capital city of Des Moines to see one of the world’s largest pigs, the famous butter sculptures, and to eat their way through the fairground’s endless midway vending booths. Like the rest of…
Why It Works Briefly soaking the prawns or shrimp in a salt and baking soda solution keeps them plump and juicy on the grill. Grilling prawns or shrimp head-on and in their shells locks in moisture and adds extra flavor. Given how often I bake, people assume I favor sweet over savory, but that couldn’t…
If there’s anything autumn calls for, it’s an easy, comforting recipe. While in some places, it might not be cold enough yet to embrace cozy meals, my family has a recipe that’s perfect for the transition from summer to fall. Think gooey, bite-sized morsels that are reminiscent of summer grillingexcept it’s not summer and you don’t…
Summer delivers endless u-pick adventureswhich, in my opinion, are arguably the season’s best activities. Each June and July, I journey to a nearby farm and fill a bucket with hand-picked cherriesone careful pluck at a time. During the drive home, I snack on the juiciest ones, but the rest? They get proper treatment once they…
Key Takeaways After years of begging, Popeyes is finally releasing a fan-requested new item—and making it a permanent menu addition. To celebrate the launch, Popeyes is also debuting a new limited-time chicken offering that pairs perfectly with the highly anticipated launch. It’s no secret that fast food chains are always trying to one-up each other…
