Taco Tuesday: The Incomplete History of Tacos
Where did the taco come from? From the Aztecs to silver mines in Mexico to the Taco Bell founder, these are some big moments in taco history.
Liquor In The Pears: The Pear Afternoon for the In-Between Month of September
In which we make a refreshing pear, vanilla and vodka concoction that signals Autumn while acknowledging the heat of September.
We’re All About It: Roomba Is The WALL-E To My EVE, I Just Want to Hold His Hand
My girlfriend and I never argue about vacuuming now, and the cat keeps us safe.
44 Sweet and Savory Ways to Eat Coconut Immediately
This is a coconut-macaroon-free zone.
This Is How We Do It: Drying and Preserving Herbs
How to preserve that fresh goodness in your garden or on your windowsill to keep enjoying it all year long.
Cool-Down Cocktails: 3 Summer Drinks To Say Farewell To Summer With
I went to visit my parents in Tennessee recently and as soon as I walked out of the airport and was blasted with the heat of one thousand angry hair dryers, I remembered why I was a vampire as a teenager. So I did what any respectable adult would do — I went home and made myself a fancy ass cocktail.
Homesteady: Dip-dyed Yarn Wall Hanging
When minimalist style and an easy DIY cross paths, you’ve gotta pay attention. This dip-dyed yarn wall hanging only requires a few items and about 15 minutes of hands-on work, but it makes a big impact.
Helping You Help Yourself #11
Cooking al dente pasta, what to do when you get into a car accident, finding your keys, instant noodles, looking cool with a deck of cards, and more!
31 Recipes For Tofu Lovers (or Those Ready to Be Converted)
Whether you’re a tofu devotee or someone interested in picking up their first-ever pack of extra firm, these recipes will hit the spot.
Get Baked: Summer Berry Cobbler With Buttermilk Biscuit Crust
Strawberries and blueberries in a buttermilk biscuit cobbler situation, so you can live your best life!
Nomadic Living in Unusual Spaces: The Kit
Calling all wandering queers! I’ve written you a survival guide for the next time you’re trying to move onto someone’s back porch.
We’re All About It: Step Up Your Hot Beverage Game With A Variable Temperature Kettle
No matter our differences, what unites us all is our intractable dependency upon caffeine, no matter its form. It’s what defines most of our mornings, many of our afternoons, and sometimes our evenings (or early AM hours). Give yourself the gift of perfectly steeped and/or brewed caffeinated beverages today, and thank yourself for it forevermore.
34 Vegan, Gluten-Free Copycat Foods for Your Fave Junk Foods, Hallelujah
Have you been dreaming of vegan/gluten-free/grain-free/dairy-free/diy Pop Tarts, Ritz Bitz, Girl Scout cookies, peanut butter cups and more? WELCOME HOME.
This Is How We Do It: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Hologram Projector
If I can do a craft, trust me, you can do a craft.
Grill Butch: Here to Light Your Fire with a Rundown of Grilling 101
Long-time eater, first-time griller? Here are some grilling basics to help you find your feet in front of the fire.
Get Baked: The Great Autostraddle Babe-B-Q Cookbook
Rachel, Aja, Kaitlyn, Carmen, and Geneva whipped up some totally kick-ass sauces, drinks, appetizers, and entrees for you that are best enjoyed on picnic benches and on paper plates next to a crackling set of coals.
5 Ways To Tenderize Tough Meats (With Science!)
I’ve developed a real soft place in my heart for soft foods. So for today’s topic, I thought we’d talk about how to soften up other tough muscles! With science! Get pumped.
Grills and Accessories We Recommend For Babes Who Barbecue
From a little hibachi grill to the Mad Max of charcoal grills, here’s our favorite cookout equipment!
Helping You Help Yourself #10
A fort-building kit, how to hide photos on your iPhone, sunburns, scrambled eggs, and more!
Grill This Sh*t: 39 Outside-the-Box Grill Recipes
Much like its introverted indoor cousin, the crock pot, a BBQ grill can cook a whole lot of exciting and unexpected stuff beyond hot dogs and hamburgers.