Oakland spots I order from and eat at: cheesesteaks, tacos, soul food, seafood, pizza and Jack London Square favorites.

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.

Grocery bills were eating my paycheck alive, and my kids would riot if I switched their favorite snacks. So I ran blind taste tests at our kitchen table for three months straight. These store brand and budget snacks passed the kid test every single time. Grab this list before your next shopping trip and keep an extra $40 in your pocket each week.

I eat a lot of the same and different dishes at home and outside. Ironically, i tend to forget what and where I ate (idky it's a problem lol). So here's a list of food recs for you and me. I also take recommendations.

Everything you need to craft your own fermented hot sauce at home in Central Florida, from woozy bottles to pH meters. Florida's year-round growing season is perfect for homegrown peppers, and these Amazon picks take you from seed to bottled sauce. Great for Kissimmee and Orlando foodies who like a little heat.

Everything you need to create the ultimate at-home coffee bar. From must-have brewing tools to stylish accessories and syrup essentials, these picks make it easy to craft café-quality drinks right in your kitchen. Perfect for elevating your daily coffee routine with convenience and aesthetic charm.

I'm always on the lookout for delicious restaurants in Manila that are worth the hype, not just for good food but for kind staff and intentional restaurant designs.

Here are some of the restaurants, parks, ice cream shops and bakeries I like to visit here in the pines.

I enjoy baking and cooking for my family. It's my happy place. I can create and change up recipes and just experiment with different tastes.

I have never been the biggest fan of cooking, so I never dabbled in the craft much. However, now I am a SAHM and do mostly all the cooking… So I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes to try. Some work out, others… Not so much 😳 Here’s some that have worked for me recently & my family enjoyed!

Some of my latest favourites. Not all things are marked gf, so be sure to double check the labels for your comfort.

A list of awesome places to eat, drink, snack and chat in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding area. I am a big foodie and love exploring new places. 🙂 My sister and her famiily live there, so I spend a good amount of time there! We try to hit up all of the new places. We both have kids but we don't let them stop us from going out to eat! Our daughters have great palates. We LOVE exploring the food scene!

Nothing says summer quite like a big scoop of ice cream—especially when you can whip it up right at home. Whether you’re churning a classic vanilla, experimenting with wild flavors, or loading up on toppings, having the right tools makes the whole process smoother (and way more fun). Here’s a quick list of ice cream supplies that will help you create, serve, and enjoy your frozen treats like a pro. This list contains affiliate links.

My absolute favorite places in the 757

I’ve rounded up my favorite Food Lion treasures that stay under $5, from Siete Foods’ crispy tortilla chips to LesserEvil’s salty popcorn and even a surprising dandelion coffee from Wild Walks Southwest. Each pick proved tasty, affordable, and easy to snag on a quick shop. Save this list or let me know which one you’ll try! 😊

I’ve had Celiac since I was 9. Here are all of my tried and true recs over the years.

With fresh lemons and oranges abundant in our area, I've accumulated some favorite recipes for dinners and desserts.

As a vegan, it's so hard to find food options when going out with friends and family. These restaurants offer options that everyone will enjoy 😉 😋 without feeling left out, even the non vegans.

I’ve lived in Santa Rosa for 30 years. As a self proclaimed foodie and workout junkie, these are the spots that are always worth your time and money! I have tried everything around here we are super spoiled with the food options. Here are the top tier spots.

The Michelin Guide to the American South was just released and Nashville had a fantastic showing! These are all the award winners - and my personal recommendations about them!

These MTL restos have never let me down! I've visited every spot in this list at least twice, some, up to a dozen times 😱 This is the list of recommendations I send/take my foodie out-of-town friends to! *all food photos are my own*

As a gluten free girly and tired, working mom with Crohn’s disease I need easy and quick grab and go items ready at all times. These snacks fuel me and don’t leave me feeling yucky afterwards.

I'll never say no to a classic, but these Old-Fashioned variations are where the fun really starts. From smoky and spicy to maple-sweet or mezcal-bold. Here are recipes and ideas I've tried (or can't wait to). If you love a good bourbon moment, you'll want to bookmark this!

I married into a Gluten Free family 10 years ago and have had to completely re-learn how to bake and cook. I pride myself on making food that tastes good and so others could never tell that what I make is GF. Everything in this list is tried and true!

As a judgy eater, with a sensitive stomach, im going to list the places I enjoy. I will eventually make a part2 since I am always eating out!😌

Local Coffee in Bandung is unbeatable 😎

These are essential to have in any gluten free kitchen to make easy prep!

My curated collection of Greek pantry staples for fresh, wholesome cooking and snacking. These are the healthy essentials I keep stocked for simple meals rooted in Greek flavors - with a sprinkle of some sweet treats. Post contains affiliate links

Saturday mornings used to mean me standing over the stove for 45 minutes while three kids asked ‘is it ready yet’ on repeat. Setting up a DIY French toast dipping station changed everything — they dip, they drizzle, they eat what they actually want, and I drink my coffee while it's still hot. If you're a parent who dreams of a weekend morning that doesn't feel like working a brunch shift, steal this setup before the next Saturday hits.

Eating cereal over the sink at 9pm because cooking for one felt pointless — that was me for years. If you've ever skipped a real meal because it didn't seem worth the effort just for yourself, this list is the stuff that flipped that switch. Took me a solid year of trial and error so you can skip straight to the part where dinner actually feels like a gift you give yourself.

The steel, stone, peels, ovens, and pantry staples I actually use for pizza night at home, from Caputo 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes to a pizza steel for my kitchen oven and an Ooni for the backyard. If you want crisp, blistered, pizzeria-style pies without leaving the house, this is the gear I'd start with.

I've lived in Inman Park, Atlanta for the past three years and I LOVE it. These are just some of the restaurants, coffee shops, and fun things to do that make this city feel like home.

Exploring Life in Dallas I recently moved Texas, and I’ve been discovering all the amazing spots in the Dallas area. From hidden local gems to must-try restaurants, fun weekend activities, and unique places to shop, this list is where I’m gathering all my favorite finds. Whether you’re new here too or just looking for something different to explore, I’ll be sharing the best of what I come across as I settle into life in North Texas.

My favorite dine in and take out in and around Norwood MA. Most within a 30 minute Drive

A continuously updated list of my most recommended spots in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area and beyond (sorted by city)

I love finding little tools that make the kitchen feel less like a chore and more like a creative lab. These aren’t your typical gadgets—you’ll see clever prep helpers, storage finds that actually save space, and fun tools that make experimenting with new recipes exciting. If you enjoy turning everyday meals into something special, these picks are for you.

Spent years bouncing between guilt-driven diets and mindless takeout binges — never actually understanding what I was eating or why. If you're stuck in that same loop where food feels like either a chore or a problem to solve, this reading list is what finally broke me out. Took two years of reading to piece this together so you can skip straight to the ones that matter.

As someone who enjoys going out to try new items on the menu these are some of the locations I have repeatedly gone to after trying them for the first time🍽️

Discover my favorite ice cream brands and the best spots to enjoy a sweet treat in Miami! From local shops serving unique, handcrafted flavors to popular brands offering classic ice cream favorites, this list has something for every ice cream lover. Whether you’re craving creamy gelato, refreshing sorbet, or indulgent sundaes, these Miami ice cream spots are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Explore my top picks for the best ice cream in Miami and find your next favorite dessert destination!

All the places I have been to and would recommend. Culmination of decades of eating out in the DMV.

Every attempt at homemade crepes ended the same way: lumpy batter, torn edges, and a pan full of regret. If you've rage-quit crepe-making more than once and started just ordering them at brunch instead, this is the exact setup that turned things around for me. Took about six failed batches and way too much wasted batter before I landed on this lineup.

Stuck Not Knowing Where To Get Your Next Meal? Check Out My Recommendations For Aesthetic Pleasing And Belly Satisfying Joints Around Gauteng!

These are all places that I love to eat at in NYC and in Westchester! I also included some of my fav things to do in NYC that's perfect for any occasion. I hope you love it each place as I do.

For the people who believe coffee isn't just a drink—it’s part of the daily routine! From brewing and serving essentials to clever accessories that make your favourite cup even better, these are fun and practical finds for every coffee lover.

Every morning used to end with sticky counters, juice-soaked sleeves, and grapefruit segments that looked like they survived a blender. If you eat a lot of fresh fruit but dread the prep because it always turns into a crime scene, this lineup took me from frustrated to actually enjoying breakfast again. Took months of swapping tools to land on these, so save yourself the sticky trial and error.

Ok, I'm not saying this is going to be easy…but I will say that I like to prep things ahead of time so that when I'm hosting I can still enjoy myself. This list contains my tried-and-true recipes and my tips for how to set yourself up for a Friendsgiving that you can actually take part in.

I adore cooking with my kids and these make things easier and less messy so everyone has more fun.

Cemilan enak yang siap temani tiap nonton di rumah 👌

A quick guide to the must‑have tools every coffee lover needs to brew better at home.

My favorite restaurants/ coffee shops in saint Pete that I’ve gone back to many times :)

I’m sorry, Barefoot Contessa, but store bought will have to do for these. Any time the recipe doesn’t require fresh onions, I’m cooking from frozen. Same for a cube of frozen garlic or ginger. Sometimes I freeze them myself, basically making me a #tradwife.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diet and/or low histamine diet. All these years I was eating spinach, yogurt, fermented foods, and meal prepping meanwhile itching in my sleep and having awful gut symptoms, fainting spells, and come to find out I have MCAS. New to this, but navigating towards healthy.

We eat all around Okc, Moore, Norman, Tuttle, Yukon, Mustang.. some of our favorite spots! All different food styles & a few places that are just local to Oklahoma!

Restaurants and eateries that have safe gluten-free options in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia.

Target shopping? Here are some of the items I nearly always have on hand. I could easily make this the longest list ever created, but I’ll try to stick to my true go-tos!

Happy September! Here are some of my absolute faves that I am obsessing over this Fall! From my annual Pumpkin Chais to what books are on my TBR, sit back and enjoy the emotional rollercoaster that is my monthly fixations🍁🤗🤎

Pumpkin loaves are a cute thing to bake and give as gifts during the fall and winter holidays. This recipe is one that I developed myself, so I can promise that it's good.

The goal is to spend as much time enjoying that holiday , get together or event with people you love . This is just a list of some of the things I have used ,that I think you need in your kitchen to make preparing meals a little less labor intensive and time consuming -plus some other things that make sharing and clean up a breeze.

“Healthy-ish” snacks that I always have stocked up in my home!

As a West Indian, we love spicy and well seasoned foods! Here are my go to’s

With the gov shut down, I thought it would be beneficial to offer a very cost-friendly grocery list for people needing to stretch their money as far as possible right now. This list will make multiple meals for less than $100. Make sure to also look up local food pantries in your area as well.

Eating sad desk lunches because you never have time to prep anything decent? Same. I was spending $12 a day on smoothie bar runs until I started blending at my desk during lunch. Took me five blenders and a noise complaint to figure out the right setup. Here's everything that actually works for office smoothie-making, from the blender itself to containers that won't leak in your work bag.

Between kids, schedules, and everything else, I don’t have time for complicated kitchen tools. These are the things I use daily that help me still bake, cook, and feed my family without losing my mind.

A few of my favorite spots for coffee, food, and walks with my fur babies!

As a student living abroad, I seek familiar taste and or cuisine and that makes me miss my home. These place that I tried is affordable for students as well as someone who enjoys asian food like myself in a foreign land.

That bear-shaped bottle from the supermarket? Turns out it was mostly corn syrup and disappointment. After my allergist suggested local raw honey for seasonal sniffles, I fell down a rabbit hole of small batch beekeepers who actually care about what ends up in the jar. If you're tired of mystery honey and want to taste the difference real flowers make, this took me two years of sampling so you don't have to.

I don’t know how anyone can start the day off without a morning cup of coffee. These are all my favorite things; I’m obsessed with my Nespresso and I love my sweet coffee drinks ☕️

College life runs on more than just the dining hall. This list has all the best snacks (and mini meals) to keep in your dorm for late-night study sessions, quick breakfasts before class, or a little treat when you need a break. From healthy grab-and-go options to comfort snacks that taste like home, these are dorm-friendly, easy-to-store picks that compliment your meal plan and keep you fueled all semester long. It's not easy living out of a Mini Fridge, microwave and snack baskets!

As a Monmouth County foodie, I'm always looking for new places to try and eat. The WORST thing to ruin the night is going to a restaurant with poor service and crappy food.... :( Below are a few of the most highly recommended places that I've tried and continue to go back to!

From flour to tools—everything you need to start baking sourdough like a pro.

If you are plantbased, vegan, raw vegan, or have dietary restrictions such as no gluten, soy etc you need to check this list out. These are some of my favorite vegan and plantbased places to eat in Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. I have been vegan for 3yrs and Atl native. I know all the spots lol new, old, hidden gems etc

organic, dye free, simpler ingredient options for all your favorite christmas themed treats!

Whether you live in Louisville, further out, in southern Indiana or are just in town for the weekend… enjoy this list of some of our favorite date night places in Louisville, KY ❤️

Espresso lovers, this one is for you! This is a list of my go-to coffee essentials including aspects such as affordability and function.

I prioritize food that is organic, lentils that are glyphosate-free, salt that is free of microplastics/dangerous lead levels, & watch for other heavy metals! Buying in bulk saves $$! (See my BPA-Free Food Storage Containers List for long-term storage options). Always soak dried lentils & chickpeas in water 24 hrs before cooking! I buy duplicate items from different brands to switch it up. *As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you.

I’m a huge snack lover and even tend to hoard snacks! I recently tried a few new snack brands, and they were all delicious. These are some of my favorites, and I hope you love them too.

These are the best high protein snacks/food, and I’ve tried a lot! I competed in my first body building show, and these have been a hack and a treat to help me prioritize muscle growth while still enjoying my life!

Every time I’m home in the Philippines, these are my absolute must-haves and must-dos. From favorite eats and local spots to little finds that make me feel connected, this list is like my personal guidebook. It’s my go-to collection whenever I’m back — the things I always come back to, love, and can’t leave without. 🇵🇭 If you’re looking for a taste of the Philippines (literally and figuratively), you’ll find my favorites right here.

Living in the Queen City, there's plenty to do for all walks of life!

From grill tools to spices/seasonings

Every Sunday was the same loop of scrolling, snacking, and feeling guilty about wasting the day. My kids were bored, I was bored, and nobody wanted to suggest another board game. Then I grabbed a cookie decorating setup on a whim and suddenly we had flour fights, frosting critiques, and a kitchen full of laughing people. This is everything I bought that made it work, from the actual baking tools to the sprinkles that caused a full sibling rivalry. Grab these before your next dead weekend.

Corn butter dripping down your wrists, kernels flying off the plate, struggling to hold a scalding hot cob — summer cookouts used to stress me out for the dumbest reasons. If you've ever burned your fingers, wasted half a stick of butter on the counter, or watched corn roll off the plate onto the ground, this list took me two full summers of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good stuff.

A practical list of lunchbox staples that simplify school mornings and keep food fresh, organized, and kid‑approved.

A collection of healthier drinks and snacks I actually keep stocked at home. These are simple swaps that taste good, keep me full, and don’t feel like a compromise.

Hi, I’m that person who makes trying new restaurants a personality trait (and a financial burden). After way too many overpriced meals and a few unforgettable bites, I’ve curated the Seattle spots that are actually worth your money. Whether you’re hunting for date night vibes, solo dining gems, or where to take your out-of-town bestie — I gotchu. These are my ride-or-die spots in Seattle. Go hungry, bring a friend, and trust me on the bread basket.

If you are a beginner to intermediate coffee enthusiast, these are the items you'll need to start your at-home coffee bar. Making a perfect cup of coffee or espresso drink is one of life's many joys, and I hope these items help you experience that. Don't forget - it takes practice to get the perfect cup!

If you’ve ever wanted to make sourdough, but felt totally overwhelmed by all the tools…this is your list for only the things you need! After baking hundreds of loaves, these are the EXACT things that make sourdough easier, prettier, and actually fun.

A collection of my favorite fall recipes that make the season feel extra cozy — from warm soups and hearty bakes to pumpkin-spiced treats and harvest-inspired dishes. Perfect for crisp evenings, family dinners, or just slowing down to savor autumn’s flavors.

You bought a delicata or kabocha on impulse, stared at it on the counter for three days, then gave up and made pasta again. Been there. This list is for anyone who wants to actually cook seasonal squash without wrestling it with a dull knife or ending up with bland mush. Took me an entire autumn of trial and error so you can skip straight to the good part.

For parents who want to cook a few times a week and still put dinner on the table every night. These cookbooks are built around prepping ahead, batch cooking, freezer meals and one-pan dinners, with a few for feeding picky kids and stretching a grocery budget. This list contains affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

yes, chef! let’s normalize creating dishes and enjoy dining at home instead of it seeming like a chore. in 2026, dining out in my household, will be a once a month treat with friends+family.

Peeling mangled eggs at 6 AM because you tried boiling them on the stove again? If you're someone who wants protein-packed snacks ready to grab from the fridge but keeps ending up with cracked shells and green yolks, this lineup took me from wasting a dozen eggs every Sunday to having perfect ones stacked and ready. Took me three egg cookers and a lot of rubbery whites to land here.

all can be bought in supermarkets in the UK! with the fall off of vegan substitutes and minimal options, these are some of the best options on offer now #vegan #tesco #meal #food #foodie #supermarket #shopping #grocery

Eating cider donuts and apple pies during the fall season is fun, but it is also important to create a healthy balance. Here are some things I like to keep in my fridge/pantry to make sure I get all the vitamins and nutrients I need during this cold season❄️

You got the air fryer, made some fries, maybe chicken wings, and now it just sits there. Sound familiar? If you've been stuck in a rut making the same three things because the basket is too small, stuff sticks, or you have no idea what else fits in there, this list is for you. Took me a solid year of trial and error to figure out what actually works and what's a waste of drawer space.

My tried and tasted must visit stalls/ restaurants in Borough Market. Londons foodie hot spot 🫶🏼🍔🍩🍜

I’ve been on a weight loss journey for several months. These are my kitchen staples to help me stay in the calorie deficit zone.