In 1991, Spin magazine took the Compton rap collective N.W.A out to eat for a profile at the Russian Tea Room in Manhattan. The white author presents gangsta rap as a cynical enterprise, no different than escapist, violent popcorn blockbusters. “They’re not stupid, even though you may think so by the time you finish this … Read more
Often when we try to eat healthier, we find ourselves wishing we were enjoying something else. “When I work with clients… I want them to feel so good that they don’t question the changes they’re making or look forward to a date when they can go back to “normal,” says author and nutritionist Cara Clark, … Read more
When Makenna Held bought Julia Child’s home in the South of France nearly 10 years ago, she wasn’t quite sure where the journey would take her. But today, she leads a cooking school, has been a TV host and is now a cookbook author. “I had been under the impression that everything that came out … Read more
Baked goods tend to take center stage pretty often when we’re looking for a sweet treat to make for a loved one or to wow a crowd. But in their newest cookbook, the pros at New York’s famous Magnolia Bakery are making room in the spotlight for the classic icebox cake. “As a kid growing … Read more
There are nights when we want to sit down to a rich, hearty meal and others when we prefer to graze on small plates. As the nights get warmer we are starting to crave the latter more and more, so we were thrilled to find the new cookbook Tahini Baby, which is filled with plant-forward … Read more