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
Gwyneth Paltrow is getting back to her New York roots, setting up the first of several planned Manhattan outposts of her Goop Kitchen later this month. The “Marty Supreme” co-star, who grew up in Los Angeles but went to the Big Apple’s elite Spence School, is opening a branch of her chain in Midtown West … Read more
Chef Elle Simone Scott, who appeared on PBS’ “America’s Test Kitchen,” has died at age 49. The culinary expert passed away on Jan. 5 from ovarian cancer. Chef Carla Hall shared the news to Instagram on Wednesday. Elle Simone Scott poses for a portrait on set at “America’s Test Kitchen” on August 27, 2018. Boston Globe … Read more
Professional bodybuilder Jayne Trcka — who played Miss Mann in “Scary Movie” — has died after being found unresponsive in her kitchen by a friend who went to her home to check on her after multiple unanswered calls. Trcka’s son told TMZ she passed on Dec. 12 aged 62 in San Diego, Calif. Her son wasn’t aware … Read more
Luxe quartz countertops have surged in popularity in recent years, with an 800% rise in imports to the US alone, thanks to their durability, heat resistance and smooth, natural look. But that beauty may come at a price to the workers who install them. While quartz countertops are all the rage in kitchen design, they … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they’ll be “doomed” if they run out of butter during their holiday baking and cooking this year. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the winter holidays, which found that 63% feel they’ll be done for if they run out of one vital ingredient while cooking … Read more
Carbone is not alone. Fans of the West Village hotspot were shocked to discover that the buzzy, celeb-fave eatery was branded an eyebrow-raising B rating after being dinged by the NYC Health Department in July. Worse, instead of properly displaying its bold, green letter-grade sign for all to see, the upmarket Thompson Street spot kept … 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’s no shortage of kitchen gadgets claiming to “change your life” — and no shortage of them ending up in your donation pile a month later. But Ninja has managed … Read more
A single shopfront in Melbourne’s outer suburbs serves food for 17 different restaurants being advertised on delivery apps. An eagle-eyed customer revealed in a Reddit post that the ‘Burgur’ venue on Berwick’s main drag shared the same address as more than a dozen other offerings on Uber Eats. Some of those delivery-only shops have names … Read more
Now that school’s almost out, parents everywhere are stocking their pantry for a summer of good, clean fun. But with microplastics and forever chemicals lurking everywhere — how do you protect your little ones from these terrible toxins? Pediatrician Dr. Manasa Mantravadi revealed the three things she’s banned from her kitchen for good, including a … Read more
A Reddit user was irked when a friend of his girlfriend asked if she could come over to their place “just to use our kitchen.” “I barely know her, and it’s not like it’s an emergency,” user “Pikachu930” wrote recently on a Reddit forum. “But what made it even weirder is that my girlfriend told me we … Read more
Work smarter, not harder. Much to many people’s surprise, various foods can be cooked solely using a microwave. And is it safe? According to a Harvard study, the answer is yes. Regardless of how they’re cooked, some nutrients in food will break down once exposed to heat. The good news for microwave lovers — they … Read more
Alessandro Vitale is known to millions on Instagram as SpicyMoustache, a heavily tattooed man with a charming Italian accent who offers tips on how to garden in urban spaces. Vitale first went viral in 2021 when he revealed he could live off his own garden — and not spend a dollar in a grocery store … Read more
No pictures, please. Meghan Markle imposed a strict no photo rule on a reporter who visited hers and Prince Harry’s sprawling $14 million Montecito, Calif., pad. New York Times food writer Julia Moskin revealed the Duchess of Sussex’s privacy-first approach after interviewing her days before As Ever’s official launch. Meghan Markle imposed a strict no … Read more
There are some places a baby is just not meant to be: behind the wheel of a car, for example. And there are locations many babies have traditionally been, but it’s probably best not to continue to do so, like the kitchen sink. “Newborns have zero immune system” A pediatric doctor has gone viral on TikTok explaining the “unique hazards” of bathing … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My friend invites me for dinner often, and I keep coming up with vague excuses about why I cannot come. The reason for my reluctance is her poor kitchen hygiene. The fridge always has old food and spillage, and her kitchen counters and sink are littered with dirty dishes and leftovers. She doesn’t … Read more
Who needs a pantry when you’ve got Prada? In a move straight out of Carrie Bradshaw’s playbook, Big Apple influencer Kate Bartlett swapped spatulas for stilettos — and transformed her cooking quarters into a high-fashion haven. “I have been told I demonstrate the greatest use of free will, because I use my kitchen as my … Read more
A savvy couple saved $10,000 on their kitchen renovation — by teaching themselves DIY on TikTok. Amber Morris, 26, and her husband, Dan, 28, moved into their newly-bought four-bed home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in July. The property had been built in 2002 and needed “a refresh” and they wanted to start by brightening up … Read more
Black plastic cookware has become a staple in many kitchens — but it might be harmful. A new study found that some of the items contain high levels of cancer-causing, hormone-disrupting flame retardants, according to a press release. The peer-reviewed study by researchers at Toxic-Free Future and the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment at … Read more
A worker told he has just weeks to live after developing a lung disease brought on by years of cutting kitchen worktops is taking legal action against his former employers. Dad-of-three Marek Marzec, who has lung disease silicosis, says he’s furious about the impact the “lethal” dust produced by cutting quartz worktops has had. The … Read more