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Keith McBrayer
Is expensive butter worth it?

Aug 9, 2026

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3 min read

Is expensive butter worth it?

Using black beans, veggie burgers, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why instant bouillon rocks

Aug 2, 2026

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2 min read

Why instant bouillon rocks

Buying & usage tips, the black sesame trend, and more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Using Chickpeas for High Protein Salads

Jul 26, 2026

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2 min read

Using Chickpeas for High Protein Salads

Instant Yeast vs Active Dry Yeast, recipe recs, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Using Tinned Fish

Jul 19, 2026

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3 min read

Using Tinned Fish

Quick weekday cooking, bento box lunches, plus restaurant chips & salsa science.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why we love pickled peppers

Jul 12, 2026

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2 min read

Why we love pickled peppers

A pickled pepper sandwich, wooden vs plastic utensils, & more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why sesame seeds are so versatile

Jul 5, 2026

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2 min read

Why sesame seeds are so versatile

Poke bowls, vegan Caesar salads explained, and more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
How to love olives (& use them)

Jun 28, 2026

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3 min read

How to love olives (& use them)

Plus buttermilk substitutes, pasta salad recs, and more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Fresh ginger has no substitute

Jun 21, 2026

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2 min read

Fresh ginger has no substitute

Buying + using tips, stir fry recipe, csa boxes, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why sesame oil is worth buying

Jun 14, 2026

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3 min read

Why sesame oil is worth buying

+ Is preheating the oven necessary?

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Using Fish Sauce

Jun 7, 2026

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3 min read

Using Fish Sauce

Smells scary, tastes magical. Plus Thai takeout dishes, temaki hand roll trend, & more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Pesto goes beyond pasta sauce

May 31, 2026

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3 min read

Pesto goes beyond pasta sauce

Using it on everything, a summer sandwich, fluffy pancakes, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Stock This: Jarred Roasted Peppers

May 24, 2026

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2 min read

Stock This: Jarred Roasted Peppers

Use them for pasta salad, sauces, quick dips, and crunchy Spanish-inspired snack plates.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Kewpie mayo is now mainstream

May 17, 2026

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2 min read

Kewpie mayo is now mainstream

But it's still awesome. Here's how to use it, plus potato trends & more.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Buying & using canned tuna

May 10, 2026

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3 min read

Buying & using canned tuna

Understanding labels & terms, recipe recs, why cheese can split, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why Arborio Rice is Awesome

May 3, 2026

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3 min read

Why Arborio Rice is Awesome

Need help planning meals each week? We can help.

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why ground beef is goated

Apr 26, 2026

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3 min read

Why ground beef is goated

Recipes to use it in, correcting saltiness, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why Skirt Steak > Ribeye

Apr 19, 2026

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2 min read

Why Skirt Steak > Ribeye

Recipe recs, the tinned fish trend, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why Italian Sausage > Ground Meat

Apr 12, 2026

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6 min read

Why Italian Sausage > Ground Meat

How to use it, recipe recs, brown sugar storage tips, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Is pancetta > bacon?

Apr 5, 2026

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6 min read

Is pancetta > bacon?

Why it's worth buying, pasta recs, protein bagels, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why we're obsessed with Za'atar

Mar 29, 2026

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6 min read

Why we're obsessed with Za'atar

Recipes to use it in, egg expirations dates, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Is Dashi the World's Best Broth?

Mar 22, 2026

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7 min read

Is Dashi the World's Best Broth?

How to buy & use it, Swedish pastries, & more

Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +1
Why Kimchi is Worth Buying

Mar 15, 2026

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6 min read

Why Kimchi is Worth Buying

The kimchi framework + recipe ideas, dried vs canned beans, & more.

Keith McBrayer
Jess McIntosh
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer, +2
Why Miso is Worth Buying

Mar 8, 2026

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7 min read

Why Miso is Worth Buying

The miso soup framework, coffee cream tops, & carbonnade flamande

Jess McIntosh
Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Jess McIntosh, +2
Why Dijon Mustard is More than a Condiment

Mar 1, 2026

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6 min read

Why Dijon Mustard is More than a Condiment

What to make at home with it, chicken paprikash, & more

Jess McIntosh
Keith McBrayer
Ethan Chlebowski
Jess McIntosh, +2
Why chorizo > ground beef

Feb 22, 2026

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5 min read

Why chorizo > ground beef

+ recipe recs, the pistachio trend, & milk buns

Jess McIntosh
Ethan Chlebowski
Keith McBrayer
Jess McIntosh, +2
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