Come to mama. Welcome to Chow with Me, where Chowhound’s executive editor Hana Asbrink shares all of the irresistible things she’s cooking, eating, reading, buying, and more. Today: Fly By Jing’s Sichuan Chili Crisp. I’m a condiment gal. Open my fridge and you’ll see the entire upper shelf and at least two of the inner fridge […]
Archives for April 2019
Have You Been Using Brown Rice Syrup? Is It Good For Your Health?
Artificial sweeteners have taken the market by storm. The shelves stocked with colorful bottles of sweeteners are only increasing by the day. Ironically, artificial sweeteners have been linked to several metabolic disorders. What else can we opt for now? This is where natural sweeteners come into the picture. This article is about a natural sweetener […]
This easy “nourish bowl” formula gets dinner on the table in 5 minutes flat
When a bowl of cold greens just isn’t enough, you’ll want to know how to build a nourish bowl. Not to hate on salads, but sometimes you just need something a little heartier. The concept behind nourish bowls is simple. And by following a nutritionist’s go-to formula, you can make a nutritious meal in five […]
Burger King is all-in on its Impossible Whopper with plans to launch nationwide this year
Want it your way? If you stick to a plant-based diet, Burger King is ready to make that happen. According to USA Today, after a successful test-run in St. Louis, Burger King is gearing up to add the vegan Impossible Burger to its menus nationwide. (PSA: Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you […]
How to tell yams and sweet potatoes apart—because you know you’ve been wondering
Whether you like ’em baked and topped with butter, popped in the toaster and served with avocado on top, or in a big bowl of chili, sweet potatoes have become quite the trendy veggie. (Watch your back, cauliflower.) You’d think buying the tuber would be pretty straight forward. But if you’ve sought them out at […]
The Best Bourbons for the Kentucky Derby
There was a time that bourbon could only be called bourbon if it hailed from Bourbon County, Kentucky. Now, the term Bourbon has widened its reach to include selections from all over the United States so long as they adhere to the almighty rules of bourbon, primarily: that the mash bill is comprised of at […]
Beyond the Impossible: Can Meatless Burgers Satisfy Your Shame?
In the world of meat alternatives, the Impossible Burger is still relatively new, and continues to show up in more and more stores and even on fast food menus—Burger King just announced that it will roll out Impossible Whoppers nationwide by the end of this year. But what’s it really like to eat one of […]
What Is the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?
With Cinco de Mayo coming up, you may find yourself wondering, what is the difference between tequila and mezcal? They’re both made from agave, sure, but different species from different regions of Mexico—and the production process for each results in different flavors too. So pour a shot, sprinkle on some worm salt, and keep reading. […]
6 healthy benefits of pears that will win you over
When I was younger, eating baked pears for dessert felt fancier than any fruit pie or cookie. And when the holidays rolled around and someone sent a box of Comice pears wrapped in gold foil? Talk about luxury. Aside from special occasions, pears are just as worthy of your diet as apples, a fellow pome […]
How to Pull Off the Perfect Breakfast in Bed for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for that special maternal figure in your life, be it your actual mom, your children’s mom, or even your partner who is pretty good at keeping the pet goldfish alive. For these people that go the extra mile all year ‘round, the least we can do […]