Hospitals are notorious for bad food. When patients eat poorly, it can increase the price of their stay by 30%. Malnourishment costs the US healthcare system billions each year. But offering good food isn’t easy. Many hospitals operate on negative margins. Some have a budget of as little as $4 per patient meal according to
Whether it’s for game day or just a slow Sunday with the family, crock-pot barbecue ribs make everything unbelievably easy. “Ribs do really well in the slow cooker, and you can always stick them under the broiler in the end to crisp them up,” Laidlaw said. Laidlaw’s recipe recommends cooking the ribs on a low
It’s tempting to order take-out or make a frozen pizza for dinner, but making a restaurant-quality dish at home isn’t as much of a hassle as you might think. Just ask chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli. When I interviewed her in February 2021, she told me cauliflower “steak” is one of her go-to
Out of the dozens of services I’ve tested, Home Chef is my favorite meal kit service for beginner cooks. It’s super user-friendly thanks to the detailed instructions and simple, delicious recipes. If you’re experienced in the kitchen, you’ll still love the end results, but this service is especially great for cooks building their confidence. Every
Well, technically the best homemade knife sharpener is probably a set of Shapton stones, plus a knife sharpening class and some diligence. But the best knife is the one that is sharp, and that is achieved if you have a knife sharpener that you can use. For me right now, that’s the Tormek T-1, which