Courtney Kassel

1 week ago | stamfordadvocate.com | Courtney Kassel

Whether you're planning a full Easter dinner or just in charge of bringing a dish to share, no holiday spread is complete without a stellar lineup of sides. From buttery rolls to vibrant spring salads, these Easter side dishes are the unsung heroes of the meal—bringing balance, color, and a whole lot of flavor to your table.

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

As a food writer, it's my job to stay on top of what's new and exciting in stores (I know, it's a hard job, but someone's gotta do it). Naturally, a lot of products come onto my radar, but only a few really capture my full attention. Consider this one of those products. But what do you expect when two fan-favorite brands come together to create an irresistible summer treat and go on sale at our go-to big box store, Costco? Behold, the most exciting thing to hit the freezer aisle this spring.

2 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

Look, there's no getting around it—there are good food holidays and bad food holidays. Good food holidays include Thanksgiving (obviously), Christmas and Hanukkah (hello, latkes!), and Valentine's Day (bring on the chocolate). As for bad food holidays? I'd argue Passover falls in that camp. Don't get me wrong, I love brisket and matzo ball soup as much as the next person, but as a bread-obsessed person, eight days is a long time without my beloved yeasted foods.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Courtney Kassel

Look, there's no getting around it—there are good food holidays and bad food holidays. Good food holidays include Thanksgiving (obviously), Christmas and Hanukkah (hello, latkes!), and Valentine's Day (bring on the chocolate). As for bad food holidays? I'd argue Passover falls in that camp. Don't get me wrong, I love brisket and matzo ball soup as much as the next person, but as a bread-obsessed person, eight days is a long time without my beloved yeasted foods.

2 weeks ago | allrecipes.com | Courtney Kassel

Unless you've been sleeping under a rock, chances are you've noticed the soda aisle expanding far beyond just Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and the traditional soft drink giants. The "better for you" soda market has exploded in the past five years, with companies touting everything from adaptogens to prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics (still not sure what those are, to be perfectly honest).