When people think of New York they imagine the big lights in New York City. But don't forget about upstate New York and the capital city of Albany! It is smaller, not as busy, and there are some amazing restaurants in and around Albany. If you're ever in the area here are some of my favorite restaurants to add to your must try list.

The essential gluten-free guide to London, from fully gluten-free restaurants to coeliac-friendly foodie hotspots!

Whole Foods and I have a love hate relationship; I hate how expensive they can be, but there are certain products there that I cannot live without! Come with me on a journey through whole foods as we explore some amazing products that are worth the money. *Note: Keep in mind that every area has different products stocked and some of the products listed below might note be in the store nearest to you.*

We try to have a dye free home when it comes to foods. All food dyes, but especially Red #40, and linked to behavioral issues and even things like cancer. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best dye free snacks available, but I'm going to add some of my toddlers favorites outside of those.

If you are on a plant based diet (like myself), your fast food options are more limited… BUT that doesn't mean you can't enjoy fast food. There are plenty of vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan items on the menu. Here's a list separated out by restaurant chain.

Everything you need for a flawless at-home matcha routine.

Born and raised in Raleigh, NC and thing that is always top of mind when people come visit is we are FOODIES🌭🍕🍲🍣 from homegrown to fancy dining experiences this is my guide to your Raleigh dinner menu

Explore essential tools and appliances for baking bread at home. From versatile stand mixers to reliable bread makers, discover everything you need to bake fresh loaves.

Every evening at 5pm I used to stare at my fridge like it personally offended me — too tired to cook, too guilty to order DoorDash again. Slowly I swapped out the clunky tools that made cooking feel like a chore, and now dinner actually happens most nights without me losing my mind. Built this list for anyone stuck in the takeout-guilt cycle who just needs the right gear to make home cooking feel less painful.

Diagnosed with celiac eight years ago let me help you discover the tastiest gluten free foods I’ve found on my journey 💕

Sick of fishing tiny leaf bits out of your tea because your infuser has gaps the size of a canyon? Or wrestling with one that only fits that one specific mug you got as a gift in 2017? I spent way too long testing infusers, strainers, and brewing gadgets before landing on the ones that actually work. This is for anyone who drinks loose leaf daily and is tired of crunchy surprise sips.

My Valley of the Sun weekend: a sunrise climb up Camelback, a late-night Sonoran dog, a Pizzeria Bianco pie, and green chile at Los Dos Molinos. These are the spots I send every friend visiting Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Discover the joy of holiday cooking outdoors! From pizza ovens to meat fryers, this collection of creative, outdoor holiday cooking gear brings flavor, fun, and convenience to all seasonal celebrations. #holidays #Thanksgiving #Christmas #ad May include Amazon affiliate links.

You know someone who doesn't just drink coffee, they make a whole ritual out of it. Robe on, no phone, staring out the window while the French press steeps. Finding gifts for that person is tricky because they already have opinions about beans and pour-over angles. This list is everything I've either given or received that actually earned a permanent spot in the morning ritual. Grab ideas now before the holiday rush empties these small shops.

Whether you’re perfecting your morning brew, upgrading your coffee corner, or just want to wear your love for lattes on your sleeve—literally—these are a few coffee tidbits and must haves.

Common ingredients for ice cream I make regularly that help complete my Protein for the day and satisfy my sweet tooth. Remember to add any mix-ins!

Sat down at a tiny tea house in the Himalayas for what was supposed to be a quick stop — ended up staying three days. If you've ever fantasized about quitting everything and disappearing into the mountains with a warm cup of something, this list is the exact gear, teas, and rituals I brought back to recreate that feeling at home. Took me two trips and a lot of bad purchases to narrow it down, so you don't have to.

I'm in NYC every few months and have spent YEARS curating a list of my favorite restaurants in the city. Everything from casual lunch spots to splurge-worthy dinner experiences ✨

Some of my top picks of rums from Barbados! Most are inexpensive and a great entry into the world of rum from Barbados, the birthplace of rum and home to the oldest rum distillery.My fondest memories are with friends enjoying drinks with no cares in the world. We would drink rum and spend nights playing dominos, partying or sharing conversations well into the early hours of the mornings.

welcome to my gluten free guide! i’ve been gluten free for nearly 10 years, so over time i’ve built a go-to list of my favorite gluten free snacks, ingredients, and products that actually taste good. i have a gluten intolerance (not celiac disease), so while i avoid gluten completely, cross contamination doesn’t affect me the same way it might someone with celiac. please keep that in mind while browsing my recommendations! these are all products i personally love and reach for regularly ☺️

i moved to tampa and have been finding all the spots that are safe to eat as someone with celiac disease! here are some safe options in the tampa area to eat if you have celiac or are gluten sensitive! im going to add to this list as i find more places!🤍

Spent two years fighting with a blender that couldn't handle a handful of frozen strawberries without screaming like a dying engine. Smoothies came out chunky, ice stayed in cubes, and I almost gave up on making anything at home. If you're tired of babysitting your blender with a wooden spoon every morning, this is everything I use now — took a lot of burnt-out motors to get here so you don't have to.

Everything I bought at Costco as someone who is mindful of ingredients. I try to buy things that are mostly organic, dye-free, seed oil-free, and made with whole ingredients.

These yummy snacks are packed w flavor and protein minus an aftertaste!

Items, helpful links and favorite products that I use to make the tastiest, perfectly risen loaf of sourdough bread.

Whether you're living with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or simply exploring a gluten-free lifestyle, this list is packed with delicious and reliable gluten-free finds. From pantry staples to indulgent treats and on-the-go snacks, each item here is either tried-and-true or highly rated by the gluten-free community. Great for beginners, seasoned gluten-free shoppers, or anyone buying for a gluten-sensitive friend or family member. Eat well, feel good, and never sacrifice flavor! Feel free to comment with your favorites

My favorite protein snacks/drinks to help you reach your protein goals!

My picks for great food, date nights, casual bites, and waterfront dining around Vancouver, Washington.

Being born and raised in Portland Oregon I've witnessed the evolution of the food scene here. This list will be forever growing as spots come to mind.

Curating you my recommendation of food from all over the gta!

These are some of my tried and true sourdough tools, websites and cookbooks for making fresh milled deliceous sourdough!

Recs for a fellow iced latte girly.

My favorite thing to do is act like a tourist in my own city, discovering and trying new places. Below are some of my favs from happy hours, seafood, burgers and my top Mexican restaurants🤩

You follow the recipe exactly, use decent bourbon, and somehow your Old Fashioned still tastes like a sad glass of whiskey with sugar in it. Meanwhile the bartender down the street makes it in 30 seconds and it tastes like a revelation. I spent a year buying bottles, tools, and ingredients trying to close that gap. If you make cocktails at home and keep wondering why they never taste quite right, this is everything that finally got me there.

Sundae Funday: Build-Your-Own Sundae Bar Nights My Boys Beg ForFriday movie night ends the same way at our house — build-your-own sundae bar! I work full time, so dessert has to be zero-fuss: I set out the scoops, sauces, and toppings, and my boys go full ice-cream-shop mode. Everything here is what makes our sundae nights easy, affordable, and on repeat.

Más o menos esto es lo que pido/compro para dos semanas de despensa con bajo presupuesto. La última vez, gasté alrededor de 650 pesos en Bodega Aurrera en línea, adquiriendo todo esto, que alcanzó para dos semanas. Prohibido juzgar, pero espero que sea útil alguna recomendación de lo que compro como foránea para comer mejor. Podrán ver que la mayoría de las cosas buscan primordialmente la practicidad, porque por el ritmo que llevo, es lo que me es más conveniente actualmente. Sé que muchas compras pudieran resultar más baratas y saludables siendo compradas en comercios y mercados locales, pero actualmente yo no tengo acceso a ellos tan fácil, y tampoco un tiempo y rutina adecuados para probar esa opción. Entonces, si este es también tu caso, quizá te sea útil mi lista, o incluso si no lo es, espero sirva para encontrar las opciones equivalentes a mejor precio en mercados locales. Lo importante de esta lista es que puedas ver que con productos sencillos, puedes subsistir por 2 semanas realizando comidas variadas.

Every morning used to be the same — alarm goes off, stumble to the kitchen, wait eight minutes staring at a drip machine while already running late. I burned through three cheap coffee makers in two years before I figured out the right setup. If you're someone who hits snooze twice and still expects a decent cup before leaving the house, this is everything I use now. Took me way too long to get here, so steal the whole list.

I am a huge iced latte fan so this list has all my recommendations of what i use at home to make delicious coffees that taste similar to what you pay an arm and leg for at the coffee shops!

My favorite crops and herbs to grow in each season.

We’ve lived here 2 years and these are the places we’ve enjoyed the most! We're a family of 4 with a teenager and a preschooler so finding things everyone enjoys isn't always easy, but the ones we've found are wonderful!

Being so close to the Twin Cities is great with the added benefit of such a small town feel!

My favorite and easy to store snacks to get you through your days in the office.

Every Monday through Friday used to start the same way — skipping breakfast, grabbing a sad granola bar in the car, then crashing by 10am. Sunday meal prep sounded great in theory but I never had the right containers and everything got soggy or leaked in my bag. After way too many ruined work totes and wasted groceries, I finally nailed a system that actually works. If you're someone who wants to eat real breakfast but refuses to wake up even five minutes earlier, steal this whole setup before another week of vending machine sadness.

My baby recently got diagnosed with CMPA (cow milk protein allergy). This is what I’m eating while breastfeeding going dairy free.

Every Thanksgiving I pulled out the same flimsy roasting pan, watched the drippings pool at the bottom and burn, then served sad, soggy vegetables on the side like an afterthought. If you've been chasing that one-pan roast where the veggies cook underneath the meat and soak up every drop of flavor, this is the lineup I landed on after years of trial and error. Grab what you need before the holiday rush cleans out stock.

Tulsa’s THAT girl and these places prove it!✨ From dinner with your girly pops, to brunch with your pookie, there’s something on this list for everyone 🍾 Check out my fave bars, clurbs, restaurants & more! ⭐️

We all love to go out to eat so let me share some of my favorite places! I go to different cities and states and I am reporting back on great places that I find!

Making meals for toddlers every day can be such a chore! I love gathering ideas of easy, quick, and healthy meals to make on a weekly basis to help our routine move smoothly. Here are a few ideas!

My favorite gluten-free spots around Los Angeles (from local to chain)

My daughter would pick every single vegetable out of her dinner and line them up on the side of her plate like evidence. I tried hiding spinach in smoothies, bribing with dessert, the whole circus. Then I started spiralizing everything into noodle shapes and she just. ate them. If you have a kid who treats vegetables like poison but inhales pasta, this is the lineup that finally worked for us.

Alert coffee lovers! ☕️ This list is your caffeine dream come true. We're brewing up a storm of amazing coffee content, from must-try drinks and essential coffee bar items to mouthwatering recipes. Get ready to discover new brewing methods, bean recommendations, and everything in between to take your coffee experience to the next level. So, grab your mug and let's get caffeinated!

If you're a foodie like me, you have a special place in your heart for movies about food—particularly movies that can somehow communicate the taste, touch, and smell of food through the screen. These are some of my favorite movies about food and food culture, which manage to make their onscreen offerings look so appetizing!

Savannah is our go-to for date nights and girl time, and this is the running list of where we actually go back to.

Every Friday night was the same story. I'd pull a perfect homemade pizza out of the oven, then mangle it with a dull knife while cheese and toppings slid everywhere. If you're someone who actually makes pizza at home and you're tired of sawing through crust like it owes you money, this lineup took me from disaster to clean slices in seconds. Grabbed most of these over the past year and my pizza nights finally look like they belong on Instagram instead of a crime scene.

After living in Frisco for over 2 years, I've scoped out quite a few great restaurants and coffee shops. I will regularly add more as I try new places(:

If you know me, I always have an emotional support drink in hand: here are some of them! These are good for your gut, and for your soul! These drinks don’t upset my tummy and still satisfy my need for a fun drink. - Sincerely, a girl with tummy troubles🫶

Gift giving is one of my love languages! As a teacher, I love making sure that my co-workers feel appreciated, especially during the holiday season! Here are my recommendations for what to pick up when building burr baskets for your (teacher) besties! I can't wait to deliver my burr baskets to my teammates/co-workers! ☃️🎁

Don't get me wrong, I look at the nutrition label too. But over the years, I'm more concerned about what is in the ingredient list more than the nutrition label. I'm also trying to not completely go broke. So here's some of our grocery items.

I've been a cake decorator for 8 years. I started off in retail bakeries, and a couple of specialty bakeries. In 2021, I decided to branch out and begin my own cake business called Ashley's Cakeshop! I used to buy a lot of tools that I thought that I would use (most I haven't even touched). Today, I have a handful of tools that I use for every cake order. This list is where you will find those tools plus some honorable mentions!

Come get a drink or grab a bite with me in the capital region✨✨. I promise you will not regret it ‼️‼️DISCLAIMER‼️‼️ Some of these places in the capital region have since closed😔

I eat good okay! I'm a Taurus so let me feed you with my restaurant recommendations. I'm GF & DF so everything here has been able to accommodate me! I'm also big on ambiance so everything on this list will be memorable & Instagrammable.

December rolls around and suddenly you need 14 teacher gifts, a PTA fundraiser contribution, and your bank account is already crying. I spent years buying random mugs nobody wanted before I figured out a system that covers gifts AND gives back to the school. Here's everything I rotate through so nothing feels generic and the PTA actually benefits.

My boyfriend and I visited D.C. in January and these were our favorite eats and drinks!

I love a good latte. Since getting my Nespresso machine I have been experimenting with making different kinds of coffee at home.

My child is admittedly a very picker eater, so we’ve got the whole kid-friendly restaurants thing locked down!

this is one of the best investments I've ever made. It saves so much money on going to get coffee everyday and tastes so much better. It may look like a very complicated process but once you get it nailed down it will become your new favorite hobby. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.

Showing up to a potluck with lukewarm food is embarrassing. I've been that person handing over a cold lasagna while everyone else's dish is still steaming. After ruining one too many holiday dinners and office parties, I tested a ridiculous number of insulated bags and carriers until I found the ones that actually work. If you regularly drive food to family gatherings, church events, or work lunches, save yourself the trial and error.

The best gifts for home cooks in 2026: a Misen carbon steel pan and wok, a Material Kitchen knife and board, a Great Jones Dutch oven, a Hedley & Bennett apron, Graza and Brightland pantry picks and Diaspora Co. spices. Kitchen gifts serious home cooks use, from $10. Partnerships disclosed.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, dabbling in meatless Monday, just want a healthy meal, or need a restaurant where vegans and non-vegans can dine together happily, look no further! Here are my favorite vegan restaurants across al cuisines that are delicious and non-vegan approved.

Some healthy ideas but mostly fun of my favorite frozen treats!

your ultimate guide to creating dreamy, café-quality iced coffee from the comfort of home. whether you're a cold brew lover, espresso addict, or just love a sweet & milky coffee, this list has everything you need — from coffee machines and syrups to aesthetic glassware and cute extras to elevate the whole experience. romanticise your morning routine or serve up the prettiest iced drinks for your friends — all without leaving the house !!

"there's no good food in Denver" lies

i actually hate starbucks coffee… so it’s better

Places I've actually eaten at that recommend :D (It might be mainly in Livermore where I used to live, but I'll be adding more later on…if I can remember the names of the restaurants ^_^;;; ) I'm also recommending any food trucks I've tried all over these areas

I worked for HelloFresh for 6 years and got great experience in the meal kit and ready to eat meals arena from a type 2 diabetic perspective. I’ll help you sort thru the research and cut right to the best offerings - take a look!

Staring at a pot of green beans wondering if you're going to give your whole family botulism is not a fun Saturday. If you've been water bath canning jams but feel paralyzed about moving to meats, stocks, and vegetables, this is everything I use after two full seasons of pressure canning. Took me a lot of research and a few expensive mistakes so you can skip that part.

i made it my personal goal to try out as many coffee shops in my area as possible in the next year! here are my favorites in the upstate area :)

I'm a huge matcha/coffee drinker, and have spent YEARS curating my favorite recs, from powders to machines to filters and beyond. Here are all my favorites, let me know if you have any questions! I also listed my go-to coffee shops in OC if you live in the area!

I love all things kitchen and this list will be my favorites that I am currently using to bake or cook with as well as my favorite gadgets!

A chaotic but cute collection of all the places I’ve eaten around California good food, pretty vibes, and a little bit of unhinged decision making. From just a quick bite turning into full meals to treating myself like I deserve, this is my real, no-rules foodie era.

I've found the best tasting decaf coffee after years and years of searching! These are all of the ones you can currently find in my kitchen.

Chickens and turkeys thrive living outdoors eating bugs and grass and just plain running around. Learn what it takes to raise these feathered foul. Our family has been doing this for 28 years so I can share with you some tips for the trade!

Setting the stage for the first outdoor party of the summer.

Our evenings from October through March revolve around something warm in a mug, whether that is loose leaf tea, a frothy latte, or rich hot cocoa for the kids. These are the kettles, frothers, mugs, and treats that turned our kitchen counter into a cozy drink station, and they make lovely gifts too. Tell me your go-to cold weather drink in the comments! (This list contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)

Cinnamon Rolls are hands-down one of my favorite desserts ever! What's even more fun is the process of making them: the dough, the filling, the frosting, it's honestly one of the sweetest and coziest ways you can spend a fall evening. Here are some amazing cinnamon roll recipes that'll take your baking to the next level this fall. Get ready to bake the softest, sweetest, gooiest, and most delicious cinnamon rolls ever!

Landed in Kathmandu exhausted and freezing after a 22-hour travel day — then a tiny shop served me a bowl of dal bhat that literally brought me back to life. Spent the next two years trying to recreate that feeling in my own kitchen. If you're someone who came back from South Asia and can't stop chasing those flavors, or you've never been but want to cook something that actually tastes like it belongs in a Thamel side street, I finally cracked the code and it took way too many failed attempts to get here.

My favorite Baltimore places!! Ranging from a more upscale date night spot to quick bites at local bars.

The best advent calendars 2026 for adults and kids: tea, chocolate, beauty, book-lover and Tonies picks, from under $30 to all-out luxury. Advent calendars sell out by mid-November, so grab yours early. Partnerships disclosed.

El Paso’s & SW TX Finest Gems for Foodies

Raleigh is literally your one stop shop with plenty to choose from! Numerous tasty restaurants, places for all day fun! Make the most out of your trip and explore all that Raleigh has to offer!🫶🏽 Be sure to check out their Instagrams for more information!

Every year it was the same panic — alarm at 5am, flour everywhere, kids asking when breakfast would be ready while I'm still measuring yeast. I finally built a system where everything gets prepped Christmas Eve and I just slide pans into the oven while still in my pajamas. If you're the person who wants homemade cinnamon rolls without losing your mind before presents, this took me three Christmases to perfect so you don't have to.

These are my everyday must-haves—fresh bread and eggs from local spots, quick dinner kits for busy nights, my favorite cleaning picks, and a touch of greenery. All the essentials that make life a little easier (and cozier).

These are some recipes I filmed for my fav weekend meals, go to dinners, or ideas of something to make when hosting!

I live in Vegas. And I'm so tired of my friends visiting and spending all their vacation money on food cuz it's on Las Vegas Boulevard. SHARE THIS LIST with people visiting vegas! Grab an Uber and discover what's REALLY good to eat here 🎯💯

In our neurodivergent household we have a variety of texture and taste preferences to satisfy. Here's what we are snacking on to keep ARFID at bay.

Thrive market is one of my favorite online sources for high quality groceries and household staples - here are the items that show up in my delivery subscription often!

Soggy, vinegar-bombed pickles from the grocery store finally broke me — I spent an embarrassing amount of time hunting down small batch options that actually crunch when you bite into them. If you're the person who eats pickles straight from the jar at midnight and you're tired of being disappointed, this is everything I've found that delivers that tangy snap. Took me over a year of ordering random jars, so you can skip the duds.

Thoughtfully curated kitchen staples made with safer, non-toxic materials like stainless steel, glass, cast iron, and ceramic. Perfect for anyone looking to create a healthier kitchen and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals through simple, practical swaps.

Some of my favorite eats in Atlanta, as someone who is vegan and gluten-free :)

Orlando is HUGE, but that just means there’s absolutely no shortage of good vegan food to try🤭 Here are some that I frequent often & have gotten other people hooked on!

From sweet tea sippin’ in Summerville to she-crab soup in Charleston and hidden gems in Beaufort County, these are my favorite spots to eat across the Lowcountry. Whether you're craving comfort food, coastal seafood, or something Instagram-worthy, this list has a little bite of everything.

Spending six bucks every morning on a latte felt fine until I did the math and nearly choked. If you're a daily coffee shop regular who keeps telling yourself you'll start making coffee at home but every attempt tastes like hot disappointment, this is the exact setup that finally got me there. Took me about a year of bad purchases and mediocre cups to land on this lineup, so steal it before you waste another paycheck at the drive-through.

Simple, nourishing bites that make me want to jump for joy because I love every single one. Linking a handful of the ingredients and brands I love in these recipes!