Ashlie Danielle Stevens

Dec 15, 2024 | salon.com | Ashlie Danielle Stevens

For decades, soy milk was the only widely available alternative for those seeking a non-dairy option. But in recent years, the plant-based milk market has transformed into a thriving sector filled with innovation, from almond and oat to pistachio and even sesame. According to McKinsey's 2022 Dairy Report, this evolution reflects shifting consumer habits: nearly a quarter of Americans now consume both dairy and plant-based alternatives, driven by factors like health, taste and sustainability.

Dec 11, 2024 | salon.com | Ashlie Danielle Stevens

On a brisk, gray December morning in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the pursuit of Luigi Mangione — the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — came to an unassuming end. Mangione, the subject of a five-day manhunt that spanned multiple states, was arrested in a McDonald’s dining room after a customer recognized him and alerted an employee, who swiftly called the police.

Dec 9, 2024 | salon.com | Ashlie Danielle Stevens

For anyone resolving to cook more in the New Year, Prue Leith has a message: take a breath, roll up your sleeves and don’t let perfectionism keep you from the stove. In her latest cookbook, “Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom: Really good food without the fuss,” out now from Carnival, the legendary chef and “Great British Bake Off” judge argues that good food is within reach for every cook — even those with little patience, know-how or time.

Dec 9, 2024 | flipboard.com | Ashlie Danielle Stevens

Great British Bake Off winner Georgie opens up on most ‘surreal’ moment since winning showSince winning The Great British Bake Off 2024, Georgie Grasso has quickly become a local celebrity in her small town. The 34-year-old, who triumphed in Tuesday’s (26 November) final against Dylan Bachelet, 20, and Christiaan de Vries, 34, has found herself adjusting to newfound fame.

Dec 5, 2024 | salon.com | Ashlie Danielle Stevens

When my partner and I relocated to a new-to-us Chicago apartment — an antique-feeling number on the corner of the sixth floor — we made the mutual decision to forgo movers. “It’s just one studio apartment’s worth of stuff,” we reasoned. This was true, but we had underestimated two variables: December in Chicago and our motivation to schlep boxes after a seven-hour drive in a U-haul. The day began agreeably enough. Snow fell in fat, lazy flakes, lending a picturesque quality to the afternoon.