Sharon Rose

1 week ago | brittlepaper.com | Sharon Rose

In the opening scene of Ryan Coogler’s new film, Sinners, we see Sammie, a preacher’s son, beaten and wounded, arriving at his father’s church. A congregation adorned in white; except Sammie and his father, the preacher. The preacher holds him in his embrace and asks him to denounce sin and accept Christ by dropping what is left of his guitar: a symbol we will come to find represents the life of an African American person and all its joys, loves, freedom, and troubles.

Dec 10, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Sharon Rose

This quick decorating trick transforms cake into a merry Christmas treat. With just a few simple toppings you can create a dessert that will delight children and impress adults too. The idea is to place candy, pretzels, and icing in a circular pattern so that when the cake is cut, each equal slice looks like Santa's reindeer. Make this cute and clever cake for parties, and you'll go down in history as everyone's favorite holiday baker.

Dec 9, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Sharon Rose

Spicy Asian condiments are hot right now, literally and figuratively. From Thai Sriracha to Korean gochujang, piquant sauces have gone viral on social media and are just as big in street foods as they are trendy restaurants. Then there's Chinese chili crisp and chili crunch, which both seem to be everywhere — and eaten on everything. Considering that these toppings seem very similar, and their names are often used interchangeably, you might be wondering what the difference is.

Dec 8, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Sharon Rose

The ancient grain farro is an excellent go-to staple that's packed with nutrients and cooks up quickly, making it one of the best starches for meal prepping. Farro tastes like a nuttier version of barley, but with a denser, chewier bite that makes it the perfect accompaniment to proteins like fish or chicken, as a base for grain bowls, or in soups and salads. However, the key to ensuring it's not too chewy or mushy is to use the right ratio of water to grains when preparing it.

Dec 5, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Sharon Rose

As far as holiday drinks go, there's perhaps none more iconic than eggnog. The sweet and creamy milk- and egg-based beverage may as well be the official flavor of Christmas, and for those who like it with a little bit of extra cheer, a traditional eggnog recipe transforms into a cocktail with a splash of alcohol. You can even pick up Costco's pre-made and already-spiked version at your local warehouse — but before you add more booze, know that it's actually quite strong.