Danielle Esposito

6 days ago | foodrepublic.com | Danielle Esposito

Hot dogs are one of the world's favorite foods — so much so that it seems like every country (and even every city) has their own spin on one. Even Anthony Bourdain had his favorite hot dog style. We wanted to learn more about what goes into making one — like what ingredients go into them and how they're processed. To do so, Food Republic spoke to Chris Mattera, culinary innovator at North Country Smokehouse, to get his expert hot dog opinion.

6 days ago | foodrepublic.com | Danielle Esposito

If you're making homemade (the historical side to a grilled cheese, of course), you may be looking for the best ingredients to create a spectacular bowl. While tomatoes, in some form, are definitely on your shopping list, you may be wondering if you can use canned tomatoes when you're in a pinch. Luckily, you can. While it's true that the brand of canned tomatoes matters, the type of tomato you're picking up is just as important.

6 days ago | foodrepublic.com | Danielle Esposito

Like many people, you may dream of having a large kitchen island — one where you can prep for cooking or use as additional seating for your family to enjoy meals. Now, have you ever thought about having multiple? While the idea of two islands may seem like it could solve all of your problems, it's important to take a step back and consider if it's actually a practical investment.

1 week ago | foodrepublic.com | Danielle Esposito

There's nothing a beer lover enjoys more than discovering new ways to elevate a pint (take the campfire-friendly smoky beer trend, for example). To learn about one especially easy upgrade, we spoke to Christopher Ryan, director of food and beverage for Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. According to Ryan, adding a bit of beer salt is a simple and convenient way to enhance your brew.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Danielle Esposito

There's nothing a beer lover enjoys more than discovering new ways to elevate a pint (take the campfire-friendly smoky beer trend, for example). To learn about one especially easy upgrade, we spoke to Christopher Ryan, director of food and beverage for Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. According to Ryan, adding a bit of beer salt is a simple and convenient way to enhance your brew.