DEAR ABBY: How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I have things to do; I don’t have time to entertain them, and I can’t persuade them to leave the kitchen. It really puts a damper on my final prep and … Read more
Kitchen aid? A new study out of Japan found that older adults who practice a key mealtime habit might lower their risk of dementia by anywhere from 30 to almost 70%. In fact, if they’re beginners with low skills, the benefit is even greater. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2021, there were 57 … Read more
We all know just how versatile a supermarket-cooked chicken can be, but it turns out we’ve not been using it to its full potential. Every inch of the dinnertime staple has a purpose, including the plastic bag it comes in. A new way to serve up the Woolworths or Coles cooked chicken is going viral online, but it’s truly … Read more
An Aussie influencer has gone viral over the odd gift given to her on a first date. Celeste Joan has taken to TikTok to share a story about an unusual first date. She said that she matched with the man on Hinge, and decided to go on the date after he was so forward in … Read more
Elvis may have dreaded having a “Blue Christmas” — but who says it has to be a bad thing? A typical holiday dinner can pack more than 3,000 calories in a single sitting, with Americans piling their plates high with seasonal favorites loaded with sugar, fat and salt. But by taking a cue from the … Read more
He’s roasting her. During Meghan Markle’s new Netflix Christmas special, now streaming, chestnuts weren’t the only things roasting on an open fire. Her husband, Prince Harry, 41, appeared in “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration” for a Christmas Eve dinner a few weeks before the holiday, and had some cutting words for Markle. Meghan Markle in … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests that soybean oil, the most widely consumed cooking oil in the United States, may play a direct role in promoting obesity, and the effect appears tied to how the body processes one of its main components. Researchers fed mice a diet rich in soybean … Read more
Is it 1955 or 2025? When a shovenistic husband demanded that his new wife cook for him whenever he was hungry, she not only put this jerk in his place, she also turned to Reddit to ask for advice. In the r/AmIOverreacting forum, the disgruntled wife wrote, “I primarily cook in our relationship and I … Read more
Meghan Markle won’t be thankful for her new title. The “Suits” alum, 44, is being dubbed “Salmonella Sussex” by critics online for a hygiene mistake she made while preparing a turkey on Thanksgiving. Markle shared a short Instagram clip where she seasoned a raw turkey in a roasting pan, rubbed it with various spices and … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to invite loved ones to gather for long meals and festive drinks. From gooey chocolate cookies to gilded creepy-crawlies, this baker’s … Read more
That’s just the way the cookie crumbles. People travel to NYC for many different reasons. Jordan White, 34, came all the way from Michigan with her husband — to spend their honeymoon eating cookies. She got in line at Red Gate, the East Village hot spot bakery known for supposedly having the best chocolate chip … Read more
I admit: Never in a million years could I put the “butch” in “butcher.” But there is something more authentic, potentially fulfilling and maybe even fun about going full Pilgrim and throwing yourself into Thanksgiving preparations in one of the most old-school ways possible. Who needs a Butterball when you can actually have a ball … Read more
Beware of fowl play. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of celebration — but it’s actually one of the most dangerous holidays on the calendar. It’s all too easy to go from breaking bread to breaking bones. No one knows this better than me. I’ve worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for the last … Read more
While olive oil is often touted as the (liquid) gold standard for healthy cooking, another ingredient may be coming for the crown — and there’s a good chance you didn’t even know it existed. With high omega-6 content and low saturated fat, it offers big benefits for heart health, brain function and metabolism. And don’t … Read more
If you ask event planners, they’ll tell you that bridal showers have long been due for a redo. “The old way of getting together, having tea and opening gifts is so stale,” Seri Kertzner, owner of Little Miss Party Planner, an event planning company in New York City, told The Post. “We’re seeing a major … Read more
A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity. The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browned edges also trigger complex chemical reactions in food. When … Read more
She’s an Academy Award winner (for her harrowing turn in “Room”) and part of the blockbuster Avengers team as Captain Marvel. But Brie Larson remains a foodie at heart (in line with her recent TV shows “Lessons in Chemistry” and culinary juggernaut “The Bear,” where she had a small but memorable part as Francie Fak). … Read more
It’s the toast of the town. A hot hack for cutting calories from starchy foods like rice and bread — without having to shrink portion size — has some TikTokkers saying it’s the best thing since sliced bread. Dubbed by one cooking enthusiast as an “Asian mom secret,” the toasty tip involves cooking starchy food, … Read more
A 24-year-old woman’s post about how her boyfriend secretly spiced up her food has sparked a flood of reactions – and a warning from a relationship expert that it could signal “major issues” beyond the kitchen. In a post on a popular Reddit community, the girlfriend began by writing that she and her boyfriend have been together … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There really isn’t anything better than a home-cooked meal, huh? The pressure to provide a hot, healthy — and tasty — dinner each night can be daunting, with many turning … Read more