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Rochelle Bilow

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Rochelle Bilow is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, and the former social media manager at Bon Appétit and Cooking Light magazines. She has also worked as a cook on a small farm in Central New York and a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City. Her first book, a food and farming memoir titled The Call of the Farm, was published in 2014. Her second book, a romance novel set in Scotland, will be published in February 2023.

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I Tried Ina Garten’s Most Beloved Knife Sharpener — and All My Knives Look Brand
Shopping
It's worth every penny!
Rochelle Bilow
Sep 18, 2024
3 Ways to Cut an Orange for All Your Snacking, Salad, and Cooking Needs
Even you — yes, you — can pull off that fancy orange supreme trick.
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 25, 2024
I Tested Nearly a Dozen Berry Containers — These Are the Best Ones for Making Your Produce Last
Tools
No more wasting berries!
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 23, 2024
How to Properly Cut Brisket No Matter How You Cooked It
Learn how to slice your brisket into tender morsels.
Rochelle Bilow
Apr 18, 2024
7 Different Types of Cabbage and How to Cook Them
Plus, we've got perfect recipes to get started.
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 20, 2024
How to Peel Pearl Onions
The best way to peel pearl onions is also the easiest and the fastest.
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 8, 2024
How To Cut Spaghetti Squash for Any Recipe
Spaghetti squash is a perennial favorite here at Kitchn. We love its versatility — this squash is good for so much more than faux spaghetti noodles. But whether you’re planning to make spaghetti squash chicken Parm or broccoli and cheese spaghetti squash casserole, you have to prep it first. Cutting a spaghetti squash the right way isn’t hard, as long as you have the right tools and technique.
Rochelle Bilow
Dec 12, 2023
This $20 TikTok Solution Will Help Organize Your Rolls of Plastic Wrap, Foil, and More
It'll free up drawer space, too!
Rochelle Bilow
Dec 6, 2023
The Best Way to Reheat Prime Rib So It Doesn't Dry Out
You don’t need an excuse to treat yourself, but the holiday season is definitely a great opportunity for special meals. Enter: the prime rib. Although this cut of beef, also called standing rib roast, is available at most butcher shops and even some grocery stores, for many of us it remains an order-out or once-a-year indulgence.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 29, 2023
I Own Lots of Cast Iron Skillets — And This Is One Is My Favorite
Tools
You might not have heard of this brand before.
Rochelle Bilow
Oct 24, 2023
This Is the Easiest Way to Cut an Apple
Follow our step-by-step guide to cut apples for snacking and baking.
Rochelle Bilow
Oct 4, 2023
How to Core an Apple with a Knife
Try these two easy ways to core any kind of apple — all you need is a paring knife.
Rochelle Bilow
Sep 15, 2023
This Game-Changing Amazon Tool Does All the Chopping for You — and It Has More than 6,900 Five-Star Reviews (It’s on Sale!)
Shopping
Chop it like it's hot.
Rochelle Bilow
Jul 3, 2023
The $15 French Butter Keeper I Wish I’d Bought Years Ago
Tools
It's the key to *always* having soft, easily spreadable butter.
Rochelle Bilow
May 8, 2023
The Sleek Composting Upgrade I Wish I’d Bought Years Ago
Shopping
It gets a dirty job done — and looks good doing it.
Rochelle Bilow
Mar 9, 2023
How to Toast Shredded Coconut (3 Different Techniques)
You can toast coconut on the stovetop, in the oven, and even in the microwave!
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 10, 2023
How to Cut Cabbage for Any Recipe
Follow this visual guide to learn the best way to cut cabbage for your recipe.
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 7, 2023
How To Shred Cabbage: A Step-by-Step Guide
Read more to learn how to shred cabbage properly.
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 2, 2023
5 Smart Ways to Clean a Crusty Sheet Pan, According to Professional Bakers
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Your baking sheet doesn't have to have a patina!
Rochelle Bilow
Feb 5, 2023
How to Cut Whole Chicken Wings into Flats and Drumettes
Here’s how to separate wings into pieces with just a knife and a cutting board.
Rochelle Bilow
Jan 18, 2023
17 Last-Minute Food Gifts You Can Still Get In Time for the Holidays
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Calling all fellow procrastinators!
Rochelle Bilow
Dec 5, 2022
16 of the Best Gifts You Can Score on Major Sale Right Now at Macy’s
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Get ready — you're about to earn the title of "best gift-giver!"
Rochelle Bilow
Dec 1, 2022
Break Out the Blini! Here’s How to Eat Caviar at Home.
Here's how to eat these tasty (and pricey!) little fish eggs the right way.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 30, 2022
What to Know About Caviar Before Buying It
Here's how much it costs, what it tastes like, and a guide to the different types.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 29, 2022
This Simple Butter Tip Will Make Your Thanksgiving So Much Better
Doing this will give you better sauces, desserts, and more.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 22, 2022
Zwilling Is Slashing Prices on Knives for Black Friday — Here’s What to Shop for Now
Everything you want — it's all on sale.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 21, 2022
Zwilling Is Slashing Prices on Knives for Black Friday — Here’s What to Shop for ASAP
Shopping
Time to get choppping!
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 19, 2022
What Is Champagne? A Guide to Sparkling Wine
A 101 guide to buying and drinking Champagne and other sparkling wines.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 16, 2022
9 Store-Bought Thanksgiving Essentials These Grandmas Have Been Buying for Decades
Groceries
The canned, bagged, boxed, and frozen items these grandmas have been using for decades.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 11, 2022
What Is a Persimmon — And How Exactly Do I Eat It?
How you eat a persimmon depends on the variety.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 14, 2022
9 Essential Cheeses to Cover All Your Snacking, Cooking, and Entertaining Needs
Stock your fridge with these cheesemonger-approved picks.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 10, 2022
This Is the Most Beautiful Butter Keeper Ever — And It’s Such a Good Gift Idea
Shopping
It positively *gleams* in the morning sunlight.
Rochelle Bilow
Nov 2, 2022
This Trick for Making Long Spaghetti Squash Noodles Really Works
It really works!
Rochelle Bilow
Oct 18, 2022
A Visual Guide to 35 Popular Pasta Shapes
Plus the best sauce to pair with each.
Rochelle Bilow
Sep 17, 2022
8 Clever Organizing Ideas to Steal from Julia Child’s Kitchen
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
You need more utensil crocks!
Rochelle Bilow
Aug 15, 2022
8 of Julia Child’s Favorite Kitchen Tools
Tools
She preferred wooden spatulas over wooden spoons!
Rochelle Bilow
Jul 26, 2022