Alice Knisley Matthias
Alice Knisley Matthias writes about food, garden, family and education. Her work appears in The New York Times, Allrecipes, Taste of Home, TIME for Kids, Better Homes & Gardens, Food Network, Washington Post, Delish, EatingWell, The Kitchn, Family Handyman, Birds and Blooms, Woman's Day, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, an America's Test Kitchen cookbook, Kids Discover, Boys' Life and Parade. Her book, "Tasty Snacks in a Snap!" is published by Scholastic for young readers. She is a regular contributor for publications covering food trends, product roundups, recipes, profiles and celebrity chef profiles. Her work includes subjects like a Master Chef Junior finalist, music and theatre kids at work, how to make food from kitchen scraps, the arts in education, the science of yeast and the birds of NYC.
Your Taco Bell Order Might Be Missing the Sour Cream Soon
Why Might Taco Bell Be Out of Sour Cream Soon?
Workers from the New Dairy Select Milk production facility went on strike last week with the goal of receiving better healthcare coverage from their parent company, Borden
You Might See a New Kind of Avocado at the Grocery Store Soon
The “Luna” avocado is a new variety of the fruit that's grown on trees that are smaller in size and, according to farmers, are easier to harvest than the popular Hass breed, which has been on the scene for years.
This patent-pending avocado, also known as BL516, was developed by University of California, Riverside
Another Trader Joe's Product Is Being Recalled for Potentially Containing Rocks
The affected bags of falafel bearing the SKU# 93935 were sold in 34 states including: AL, AK, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, Washington DC, and WI. If you have any of the affected product do not eat it. Throw it away or return
Can’t Handle the Heat? Learn Why Foods Are Spicy for Some but Not for Others
The basics of food and flavor rely on science and how the ingredients in our food interact with the molecules in our bodies. The sensation of
What Are Country-Style Ribs — And How Are They Different From Other Ribs?
They aren't actually ribs, but the association with the term is probably due to the fact that the meat has the same familiar texture and rich flavor of meat from around the ribs. This inexpensive cut of pork has more fat than other rib cuts and a lower price tag than a tenderloin.
Country-style ribs
How Long Is Heavy Cream Good For?
Heavy cream, also known as heavy whipping cream, is the thick part of the milk that rises to the top due to its high-fat content.
According to the FDA, heavy cream contains 36 percent and 40 percent milk fat. This lends a rich texture and taste to a variety of sauces, soups, and creamy dess
Can This TikTok Hack Really Save Your Worn-Out Nonstick Pan?
But many home cooks can share tales of frustration with a nonstick pan that worked well until … it didn't. Then what? Can your nonstick pan be salvaged, or should you toss it? When is a nonstick
How to Choose the Freshest Pumpkin for Your Home
When it’s time to buy pumpkins, it helps to have a strategy. Of course, your pumpkin(s) must fit the aesthetic you’re going for. But you also want freshness, to ensure lasting good looks throughout the season.
We talked with experts to learn the signs of a fresh pumpkin vs. one that may already be rotting on the inside. Here’s what we found out.
Pumpkins are vine-growing ramblers cut in the field once they reach maturation. A pumpkin t
Save Money and Get More Out of Your Fall Flower Planters
When fall rolls around, the containers you planted last spring usually look worn out. They’ve worked hard all summer to make your front entrance or patio look inviting. Now it’s time to bring them back to life.
At this time of year, my local garden center puts perennials on sale alongside full-priced mums, pumpkins and cornstalks. These perennials can fill in any gaps in your summer containe
Author Interview About I am Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King became known as a player of fast speed on a tennis court with a tough game at the net and a strong backhand. She won many titles and was
An Interview with Author Alex Prud’homme- Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes “The French Chef”
Julia Child learned to cook in France and then shared her love of French food with
people in the United States. Julia made cooking fun and became one of the first TV chefs who showed people how to appreciate good food and learn how to make recipes in their own kitch
Can’t Handle the Heat? Learn Why Foods Are Spicy for Some but Not for Others
The basics of food and flavor rely on science and how the ingredients in our food interact with the molecules in our bodies. The sensation of
Author Interview with Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Friendships are fun but they can also be complicated or hard to understand. Kids usually don’t have the vocabulary to talk about how they are feeling.
Dr. Kennedy-Moore is the creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast where she answers question
70% of Avocado Oil Is Already Rancid When You Buy It, According to a New Study
According to a recent report from the University of California at Davis, 69% of avocado oils sold by retailers are either rancid or are actually mixed with other oils. The study, published in the journal Food Control, included 29 store-brand refined avocado oil samples. Only three of the samples were considered acceptable according to basic quality and purity standards.
Many of the store-brand avoc
The 10 Groceries You’re Most Likely To Throw Away, and How To Stop Wasting That Money
And if $63 doesn't seem like that much, that amount adds up over time. The average American spends nearly
Keep Your Plants Cool with This Pool Noodle Planter Hack
Summer is here, and that means it’s plant potting season! While setting up plants can make your yard look gorgeous and colorful, it’s definitely an expensive process—and some of that comes down to the cost of adding soil. Plus, we want to make sure we can keep our plants cool during the warmer days. Believe it or not, a simple household item can cut down the cost of soil as well as
This Easy Hack Will Make Installing Walkway Solar Lights a Breeze
Outdoor lighting can be both an attractive landscape feature as well as a practical way to safely light dark pathways at night. Solar lights are an inexpensive and popular option to add those lighting elements to the areas around your house at night. The fixtures use the energy from the sun during the day to glow and illuminate outdoor spaces beginning at dusk.
An Interview with Scholastic Author Audra Wallace
A good attitude can fill us up and make everyone around us happy too!
“How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for School and Life: Young Reader’s Edition” by Audra Wallace is the #1 bestselling book designed to talk to young readers about their experiences and concerns.
This special Young Readers Edition of the New York Times bestseller asks kids directly about interactions with other people and how the exchanges ma
Author Interview with Katherine Schulten: Coming of Age in 2020
We know what coming of age in America looks like. Then came 2020. School and social interactions moved from classrooms, auditoriums, labs
Is It Safe to Microwave Food in Styrofoam Containers?
There's no easier meal than taking leftovers straight from the refrigerator to the microwave for a quick nuking.
Keep Chips Fresh for Months With This Hack
Many of us find
TikTok Taught Me: The Easiest Way to Slice Eggs for Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a crowd-pleasing favorite and we love that you can make them ahead for a tray full of ready-to-go appetizers when the party is about to start. And good thing because all that egg peeling, cutting, and yolk-scooping takes a lot of time. Until now.
A recent TikTok video racked up more than 26 million views with a method for
What's the Right Way To Cut a Sandwich: Horizontal or Diagonal?
A recent Instagram post by Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman got the discussion swirling on social media. Perelman is the popular cookbook a