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Close-up of hands carefully peeling fresh pistachios, showcasing their vibrant green color and rich texture, ready for holiday baking.
The Test Kitchen

Mastering Pistachio Prep for 2026 Holiday Baking

A truly flavorful pistachio cake, one that genuinely tastes of pistachios, remains a rare achievement for holiday baking trends in 2026, often eluding even experienced home bakers.

Marco Alves·May 22
Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district at dusk, showcasing a blend of classic architecture and new infrastructure, illuminated by streetlights, with people present.
The Critic's Table

Kansas City's 18th and Vine District Prepares for World Cup

A new 1,000-space parking garage opened last week in Kansas City's historic 18th and Vine district, according to Kctv5 .

Ezra Kaplan·May 22
A colorful sheet pan filled with golden-brown shawarma chicken and roasted vegetables, ready to be served.
The Test Kitchen

Sheet Pan Shawarma Chicken Recipe Offers Fast Flavor

A dish traditionally associated with rotating vertical spits and hours of marination can now be on your dinner table in under an hour, thanks to a new sheet-pan technique.

Marco Alves·May 21
A diverse group of friends enjoying sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktails in a stylish, modern bar setting, highlighting a shift in social drinking preferences.
Behind the Bar

Americans Embrace Sophisticated Sober Options Amid Shifting Tastes

The appetite for non-alcoholic drinks at Coda Restaurant Group's four Boston and Cambridge restaurants has "exploded" by about 300% this year, making up around 5% of all their drink orders, according

Marco Alves·May 18
Cinematic scene showing AI interfaces and human agents working together to meet evolving customer demands in a modern business environment.
The Test Kitchen

Businesses Adapt to Evolving Consumer Demands Amidst Economic Uncertainty

In the BPO industry, AI-driven platforms now handle up to 60% of customer queries, a stark shift in how service is delivered.

Ezra Kaplan·May 18
A warm, inviting kitchen setting featuring a classic Southern dish and a tablet displaying the 'Southern Living Test Kitchen Diaries' series logo.
The Test Kitchen

Southern Living's Streaming Series Becomes a Niche Hit

The 'Southern Living Test Kitchen Diaries,' a streaming series featuring classic Southern recipes, exceeded its internal viewership projections by 30% on Roku in its first week, according to a Roku in

May 14
A 5.5-quart Dutch oven, the most indispensable tool for fall cooking, surrounded by autumn produce on a rustic kitchen counter.
Kitchen Kit

Top 7 Essential Fall Cookware and Tools for Home Cooks

Hey there, home cooks!

Darius Williams·Sep 18
A succulent, perfectly cooked steak prepared in an air fryer, showcasing unexpected gourmet results.
The Test Kitchen

10 Unexpected Air Fryer Delights

Forget soggy vegetables and greasy chicken, friends!

Darius Williams·Sep 10
A vibrant Le Creuset Dutch oven and a matte charcoal Aldi Crofton Dutch oven are displayed side-by-side on a rustic wooden kitchen counter, showcasing their aesthetic similarities.
The Test Kitchen

Aldi Crofton Dutch Ovens vs. Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

For just $29.99, Aldi's Crofton Dutch oven offers a refined, heritage feel that really rivals cookware costing hundreds more, making those high-end kitchen aesthetics surprisingly accessible for all o

Darius Williams·Sep 3
A curated collection of essential, high-quality kitchen tools and cookware displayed attractively in a modern home kitchen setting.
The Test Kitchen

10 Expert-Recommended Kitchen Essentials for Home Chefs

A single All-Clad D5 Stainless 3-quart saucepan can hit $219.

Darius Williams·Jul 31
A sophisticated non-alcoholic cocktail centerpiece on a bar, with blurred patrons enjoying mocktails in the background, highlighting a vibrant social scene.
Behind the Bar

Top 6 Non-Alcoholic Drink Alternatives to Alcohol

Out of 95 non-alcoholic drinks taste-tested, several emerged with complex flavor profiles and satisfying textures that genuinely rival their alcoholic counterparts.

Marco Alves·Jul 15
An intimate bar scene in the American South, showcasing expertly crafted cocktails and a warm, historic ambiance with patrons enjoying the atmosphere.
Behind the Bar

Top 7 Cocktail Cities & Bars in the American South

At New Orleans' Jewel of the South, patrons sip a Crusta, one of the city's original cocktails, while enjoying rustic dishes like crisp tripe.

Marco Alves·Jul 12
A Costco shopping cart filled with various bulk food items, including meat, pasta, and canned goods, representing smart shopping for home cooks.
Pantry Staples

Top Costco Bulk Buys for Home Cooks in 2026

At Costco, a pre-cooked rack of Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs costs just $10.

Darius Williams·Jul 5
A sophisticated food critic observing the entrance of a new, stylish dual-concept restaurant, Heyou, on a vibrant Bengaluru street at dusk.
Travel & Taste

Top 3 Bengaluru New Restaurant Openings: A Critic's Guide 2026

Keen Mustard Ventures, a prominent hospitality group, replaced Daysie on MG Road with Heyou, a dual-concept restaurant.

Ezra Kaplan·Jun 23
A collection of high-tech kitchen gadgets, including a Ninja air fryer, displayed attractively under warm lighting, hinting at early Prime Day deals.
Kitchen Kit

Early Amazon Prime Day 2026 Kitchen Gadget Deals

Over 51 early Prime Day deals are already live, with a Ninja Crispi Pro XL glass air fryer, a coveted kitchen appliance, reduced by over £20 weeks ahead of the official event.

Darius Williams·Jun 21
A split image comparing a futuristic smart grill with a classic charcoal grill, representing the 2026 grilling trends.
Kitchen Kit

Smart Grilling: Gadgets & Traditional Grills for 2026

Hold up! A digital temperature controller like the Spider Venom costs $280 – that's the same price as some top-rated traditional grills! And what do you get? It only controls charcoal temps within 30

Darius Williams·Jun 6
A lively rooftop bar scene at sunset, showcasing diverse summer cocktails and happy patrons enjoying the ambiance.
Behind the Bar

Top 9 Summer Cocktail Bar Trends and Innovations You Need to Know

Echo Lake, a new rum bar in Williamsburg, opened in April offering $12 daily daiquiris, a price point that reflects both the allure of fresh summer cocktails and the rising cost of a night out.

Marco Alves·Jun 5
A home cook examining a premium freeze dryer and other high-end kitchen products on display at Costco.
Pantry Staples

Top 10 Best Kitchen Products at Costco for Home Cooks

Alright, listen up, home cooks!

Darius Williams·May 30
A curated selection of top coffee brewers, including automatic and pour-over methods, displayed on a kitchen counter with morning light.
The Daily Grind

Top 5 Coffee Brewers for Home Baristas

A small glass Kalita Wave dripper drains 83 percent faster than its metal counterpart, drastically altering extraction time and flavor.

Raffi Hovsepian·May 19
Editorial illustration for The Historical Evolution of Ras el Hanout
Kitchen Culture

The Historical Evolution of Ras el Hanout

Ras el Hanout, a complex North African spice blend, boasts a rich history shaped by ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges, evolving from traditional, intricate mixtures to modern, adaptable compositions that reflect centuries of culinary innovation.

Raffi Hovsepian·Oct 1
A young child from Generation Alpha excitedly interacts with a modern, appealing family meal, signaling a shift in culinary preferences at the dinner table.
Kitchen Culture

Gen Alpha's Tastes Reshaping Family Meals

By 2029, Generation Alpha's spending power is projected to reach a staggering $5.

Raffi Hovsepian·Aug 26
Sunlit English vineyard with a cellar door building, symbolizing the positive economic impact of the WineGB tax break.
The Food Trade

WineGB cellar door tax break could boost Britain's rural economy by 2026

English and Welsh wine producers could save up to £150,000 each under a proposed tax relief scheme, directly reinvesting excise duty back into vineyards.

Raffi Hovsepian·Jul 21
An exquisitely prepared Beijing duck served at a lavishly decorated table inside iDen's Beijing Duck House in New York City.
Behind the Bar

iDen’s Beijing Duck House Opens in NYC, Highlighting Luxury Trend

On September 1, 2026, iDen’s Beijing Duck House, a high-end duck restaurant, opened in New York City, taking over the prestigious former location of La Grenouille.

Marco Alves·Sep 2
Overflowing barrels of red wine in an Italian vineyard during harvest, symbolizing a severe market glut and crisis.
The Cellar & Vine

Italy's Red Wine Glut Worsens with Early Harvest Amid Crisis

In Valpolicella, Italy, a staggering 172,280 quintals of grapes, representing 20% of total production, are currently stockpiled, signaling an unprecedented glut in the red wine market.

Marco Alves·Aug 29