Grilling season is upon us, and this year we've decided to master the art of America's summertime grilling favorite—the hamburger.
Our aim: a burger that is easy to throw together on a weeknight, flavorful enough to stand up to the person who adds every condiment known to mankind to his or her burger, and yet balanced enough to satisfy the minimalist burger eater (ketchup only, please!).
We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen!
Grilling season is upon us, and this year we've decided to master the art of America's summertime grilling favorite—the hamburger.
Our aim: a burger that is easy to throw together on a weeknight, flavorful enough to stand up to the person who adds every condiment known to mankind to his or her burger, and yet balanced enough to satisfy the minimalist burger eater (ketchup only, please!).
We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen!
Cherry lovers, rejoice! It's OUR time of year! We're talking all things cherries today as part of our June Produce Guides, a series dedicated to celebrating one seasonal fruit or veggie each month. We cover different varieties of cherries and how to buy and store them, and we'll save you future headaches with some great tips on pitting them with ease. What would a feature on cherries be without a roundup of our very favorite cherry recipes? We've got you covered there, too!
I am not vegan, but my favorite mayonnaise is a vegan mayonnaise ... which tells you something about how good I think it is! I'm talking about Sir Kensington's Classic Vegan Mayo. Have you ever tried it? If you don't eat a vegan diet, you may have never bought it. I first tried it a few years ago when it was still called Sir Kensington's Fabanaise, a play on the fact that the mayo was (and still is!) made from sunflower oil and aquafaba, the viscous liquid found in a can of chickpeas or leftover after cooking a pot of homemade chickpeas. Aquafaba has long been known to be a great egg substitute in vegan baking, so it shouldn't be a surprise that it works really well in mayo, too. The thing I love about the Sir Kensington's vegan mayo is that it ... tastes like mayo, but without eggs, slightly less saturated fat, and no cholesterol. It has a great flavor and consistency, right on par with regular mayo: it's creamy, rich-tasting, with just a little bit of tang, but without the greasy or super heavy texture you get sometimes with traditional mayonnaise. I use it freely in any and all recipes that call for mayo: BLTs, tartar sauce, egg salad, tuna salad, you name it. So while I wasn't looking to make a vegan mayonnaise a staple in my pantry, it happened anyway! And now I'm not going back. -CambriaProduct and Lifestyle Director
I am not vegan, but my favorite mayonnaise is a vegan mayonnaise … which tells you something about how good I think it is!
I’m talking about Sir Kensington’s Classic Vegan Mayo. Have you ever tried it? If you don’t eat a vegan diet, you may have never bought it. I first tried it a few years ago when it was still called Sir Kensington’s Fabanaise, a play on the fact that the mayo was (and still is!) made from sunflower oil and aquafaba, the viscous liquid found in a can of chickpeas or leftover after cooking a pot of homemade chickpeas.
Aquafaba has long been known to be a great egg substitute in vegan baking, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that it works really well in mayo, too.
The thing I love about the Sir Kensington’s vegan mayo is that it … tastes like mayo, but without eggs, slightly less saturated fat, and no cholesterol. It has a great flavor and consistency, right on par with regular mayo: it’s creamy, rich-tasting, with just a little bit of tang, but without the greasy or super heavy texture you get sometimes with traditional mayonnaise.
Good morning, friends! We're excited to write to you today announcing our July pick for the Summer Cookbook Club: Sababa by Adeena Sussman. We chose Adeena's gorgeous book because it truly brings Israeli home cooking into your kitchen with bold flavors and vibrant colors. From Jeweled Rice and The Best Baba Ghanoush to Herbed Fish Kabobs and Tahini Blondies, we know you're going to love these recipes as much as we do.
New: A Gift of Spices Shipped to You!
We're big fans of The Spice House, and were more than thrilled to learn they wanted to hop on board as a partner in our cookbook club. So this month, when you purchase Sababa through our shop, The Spice House will ship you a gift package of fresh, fragrant za'atar and sumac (don't worry, we'll chat about how to use these if you're not familiar) to prep you for this month's tasty recipes.
I'm In! Where Should I Buy the Book?
We're partnering with Beach Books, an independent bookstore in Seaside, Oregon, to ship SIGNED copies right to your door. With your book purchase, you'll also receive:
Collection of Adeena Sussman's favorite music to play in the kitchen
Free shipping
Can I Join the Cookbook Club Late?
YES! You can join anytime and it's free! Just be sure to sign up for the club so you receive the recipe posts, ingredient spotlights, author interviews and live cooking demo information!
We’re excited to write to you today announcing our July pick for the Summer Cookbook Club: Sababa by Adeena Sussman.
We chose Adeena’s gorgeous book because it truly brings Israeli home cooking into your kitchen with bold flavors and vibrant colors. From Jeweled Rice and The Best Baba Ghanoush to Herbed Fish Kabobs and Tahini Blondies, we know you’re going to love these recipes as much as we do.
New: A Gift of Spices Shipped to You!
We’re big fans of The Spice House, and were more than thrilled to learn they wanted to hop on board as a partner in our cookbook club.
So this month, when you purchase Sababa through our shop, The Spice House will ship you a gift package of fresh, fragrant za’atar and sumac (don’t worry, we’ll chat about how to use these if you’re not familiar) to prep you for this month’s tasty recipes.
I’m In! Where Should I Buy the Book?
We’re partnering with Beach Books, an independent bookstore in Seaside, Oregon, to ship SIGNED copies right to your door. With your book purchase, you’ll also receive:
Collection of Adeena Sussman’s favorite music to play in the kitchen
Free shipping
Can I Join the Cookbook Club Late?
YES! You can join anytime and it’s free! Just be sure to sign up for the club so you receive the recipe posts, ingredient spotlights, author interviews and live cooking demo information!
