Many readers requested tips and help for eating gluten-free this week, and we came across one awesome resource for the new (and experienced!) gluten-free cooks out there. No, this Tumblr won't teach you how to cook gluten-free vegetarian meals or show you how to substitute quinoa for wheat, but it will give you a good belly laugh over some of the challenges you face when eating gluten-free — and sometimes that is just as helpful and cathartic as all the tips in the world! More

The ability to mix a good cocktail can seem like a talent given only to a chosen few, like being fluent in several languages or juggling blenders. But actually, you just need to follow a few simple rules to produce a decent, if not excellent, drink for you and your guests. Notable food writer Mark Bittman has just four rules, and twelve simple cocktails, as noted in yesterday's New York Times. More

Every week we bring you our favorite posts from our friends at Serious Eats. This week we got a visual guide to coffee beans, felt all springy with a light and fresh asparagus and morel risotto recipe, and discovered the best budget Malbec. More

We're always for bringing cooking souvenirs back from exotic (and not so exotic) trips. But what to bring? Bon Appétit editors compiled their 6 favorite items — keep an eye out for these on your next trip! More

Every week we bring you our favorite posts from our friends at Serious Eats. This week we discovered coconut milk flapjacks, how to make a serious red enchilada sauce, and the best way to make salmon. (Hint: it's the very easiest and simplest way imaginable.)

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Calling all cake lovers: you don't need a cake pan to enjoy the sweet goodness of birthday cake. These five recipes show it's possible to not have a cake, but eat it, too. More

Sometimes the cutoff between making dinner on a weeknight and ordering in is just 10 or 15 minutes. Whip up a dish in 30 minutes — no problem. But that 45 minute recipe suddenly seems like too much time when you're working late. Ever think that you could be saving time just by following a few tips? Read on for 6 kitchen obstacles to overcome — it will save you time! More

Every week we bring you our favorite posts from our friends at Serious Eats. This week we learned how to make a Welsh rarebit sandwich, the secret to homemade Barbacoa beef that's as good as Chipotle's, and why you don't need a fancy brownie recipe to satisfy even the most hardcore chocaholic. More

Is today the day? That is the question baristas start asking themselves as soon as the trees start blooming, and it refers to when their customers will make the switch from hot coffee to cold. In a regular year that usually doesn't happen until May, but unseasonably warm weather in many parts of the country means the cold coffee season could start early and run a full six months or more. And for high-end coffee shops specializing in cold-brewed coffee, this creates potential problems. More

Every week we bring you our favorite posts from our friends at Serious Eats. This week we experienced the making of a Sachar torte and learned that blanching is the best way to eat Spring vegetables. Read on for these posts and more! More