If you can't get your hands on a cool, frothy soda shop treat today, you'll certainly want to locate one after watching this cute stop motion video. It features the egg cream, and often misunderstood (it contains neither egg nor cream) classic soda, that's just ideal for summer: it's far lighter than a milkshake and has plenty of fizz. Just watch this and we dare you not to whip one up tonight! More

We all have them: The tongs with the peeling handle. The pot holder with a hole in just the wrong place. They are the kitchen tools that don't quite work right, the ones we haven't yet gotten around to fixing or replacing, and even the professionals struggle with them. On her personal blog, writer T. Susan Chang gives an honest glimpse into her kitchen through the infuriatingly ineffective kitchen tools she uses, curses at, but just can't seem to toss. It's a list any cook can sympathize with. More

Ben Blake loves coffee. No, he really loves it—so much, in fact, that he's begun documenting his coffee journey through sketches and narratives, all hand-drawn on coffee filters. His website Draw Coffee showcases his doodles on roasting companies, brewing methods, events, and anything else tangentially related to coffee, from Jeni's Ice Cream in Columbus, Ohio to the World Barista Championship in Vienna, Austria (he dedicates a filter to the winner, Paul Rodas). "Coffee inspires creativity," he says - and we can see how! More

Good balsamic vinegar goes a long way when drizzled on fresh fruit, over ice cream, or on picked salad greens. However, it also costs a bundle. So the next time you find yourself trying to decide between the good stuff and, say, the rest of the groceries in your cart, try revving up a bottle of the cheap stuff instead with this simple budget tip! More

Snack Data has a serious goal: to become a definitive database of foods for snack-eaters around the world. But any website that describes a dill pickle as "a monster of its former self" really doesn't take itself too seriously. More

Planning a low key burgers and dogs menu for this year's 4th of July BBQ? Take a look at this simple tip that will take your hot dogs to the next level! A little prep work will turn your dogs into spiral condiment-grabbing and conversation-hogging BBQ stars. More

I am not a tall person. I level out at about 5 foot nothing, in my stockinged-feet. My hand are proportional to my height; they're small and square. For this reason, I've always avoided full-sized chef's knives, opting for smaller 8-inch knives. Full-sized knives make me nervous; can I handle them? Can I take advantage of their weight, or will they be harder to use safely? Well, chef Sara Moulton is petite herself, but she has a convincing argument. Yes, even small people need big knives. More

David Lebovitz, acclaimed pastry chef, cookbook author and blogger, welcomed me into his almost-renovated Parisian kitchen (see his original kitchen here). He was as delightful in person as he is on the page and screen, even amidst ongoing construction. Join me for a brief interview and catch-up session with one of our favorite bon vivants. More

Summer has finally arrived and now, instead of wondering when all the fresh fruit will show up at the market, you may find yourself wondering just what to do with it all. Sure, jams and pies are great this time of year, but what about making fruit curd? Yes, you can make it with more than just lemon! Read on for some fresh fruit curd ideas. More

You know we're pretty crazy about Sriracha — that "rooster sauce" that livens up everything from eggs to noodles to beer. So we're totally smitten by these clever lollipops from Sprinkle Bakes — a little sweet, and a little spicy! More