Alex Van Buren
Alex Van Buren is a food and travel writer living in New York whose work has appeared in Gourmet.com, Bon Appétit, Travel & Leisure, New York Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, and Epicurious. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @alexvanburen.
Expert Advice
Oyster Bars and Drive-In Groceries: What's Next for Your Supermarket
Revolution in Aisle Two! Grocery stores are changing, and we've got the low-down on what's next on the horizon.
Expert Advice
The Chocolate Mousse It Took Patricia Wells a Lifetime to Perfect
Step one? Skip the egg yolks. They're only a distraction.
Expert Advice
Why Big Kitchens Are for Suckers
Overcrowded countertops and oversized appliances only make cooking harder.
Expert Advice
The 7 Microwave Hacks You Need to Know
Melting butter and thawing frozen chops? That's just the beginning.
Holidays Events
How Long Can My Roast Turkey Sit Out Without It Poisoning People?
Don't forget this one.
Holidays Events
How Big Should My Bird Be?
And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.
Expert Advice
Why You’re Paying So Much for Eggs (and Why It’s Probably About to Get Worse)
With eggs getting more and more expensive, the time for holiday baking may be now.
Ingredients
5 Reasons Canola Oil is Better Than Olive Oil
This workhorse fat is low-cost and high-performing. So why do we hate on it so much?