You know that feeling when you eat a spoonful of extra cold ice cream and suddenly a torturous pain spreads through your head? We've all experienced it. It's Ice Cream Week on The Kitchn, so what better time to get a little science lesson on brain freeze—or rather, sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. More

A few summers ago, I visited the incredible farmers' market in Portland, OR and perused the stalls bursting with fresh produce. It was late in the morning and the vendor selling pints of strawberries had almost sold out. I snagged one of the last pints and sat down to enjoy a sweet snack. One bite into The Best Strawberry of My Life, and I knew I'd been fooled by grocery stores for years. Bigger, blander strawberries are the norm these days and what gives? More

Looking for nutritious, tasty meal ideas for your tots that don't rely on meat? Look no further! From tiny tortillas to fruit smoothies, these five vegetarian foods are perfect for kids. More

What's in season right now? Lettuces, turnip greens, kale, and possibly some root vegetables like fennel and onions are signatures of Spring. You're also likely to see strawberries, rhubarb, and asparagus, and okra. Check out your region below for a quick guide to the Top 5 in-season fruits and vegetables by region.

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Now that we know lard isn't the devil's plaything that we once thought it was, many people are interested in rediscovering how this healthier fat can be brought back into their kitchens. The editors of Grit Magazine heard our cries and created a cookbook packed with homespun recipes and fun, nostalgic reminiscences of the days when nose-to-tail eating was simply called dinner. More

Is bulk buying the most efficient, time-and-money saving option? Not always. It really depends on what you're buying. Here's a quick cheat sheet to the best and worst foods to buy in bulk, as well as helpful bulk buying shopping and storage tips. More

"Eat your vegetables" is an age-old phrase we hear from moms struggling to get their little ones to give veggies a chance. But it doesn't have to be a struggle! Here, we share some ideas for sharing vegetables with your toddler at every meal of the day (and snack time!): More

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

When norcalgirl21 put in a request for a Lava Cake recipe, the first thing I thought of was Nigella Lawson's Choco-Hoto-Pots, although I like to refer to them simply as chocolate pots. This is a classic Nigella recipe: simple, quick and outrageously decadent. Warm, gooey, chocolatey heaven! I have yet to serve these and not have the conversation come to a halt, leaving only the sound of spoons scraping against porcelain and the occasional sigh of pleasure. More

Kids know how to party! Check out these festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.

• Kieran's Sweet & Simple Party
• A Superhero Party in D.C.
• Markus' Dirt Party
• Clara's Rock 'n' Roll Party