Grace Elkus
Contributor
Grace Elkus is a food writer, editor, and recipe developer with a passion for plant-based cooking. She is the former deputy food director at Kitchn, where she wrote a vegetarian recipe column called Tonight We Veg. Her work has also been published on Cooking Light, Real Simple, BuzzFeed, AllRecipes, and Simply Recipes, among others.
The Smart Way to Store Onions and Capture All Their Savory Potential
Follow these expert tips, and your onions will stay fresh for months.
Do You Need to Refrigerate Watermelon?
Learn how to store watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew for the sweetest flavor and optimal texture.
How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?
If your Easter egg hunt involves hard-boiled eggs this year, read this first.
The One Herb You Should Never Put in the Refrigerator
If you want that bouquet of basil to last more than a day, keep it on your countertop.
53 Valentine’s Dinner Ideas That Make the Case for Staying In
Cancel the reservation and make a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner worth swooning over.
Never Fails
37 Tofu Recipes for Silky Soups, Hearty Salads, and Crispy Snacks
What do we love most about tofu? Its versatility.
Does Maple Syrup Need to Be Refrigerated?
Here’s how you should really be storing maple syrup when you're not drizzling it over a stack of pancakes.
How Do You Know When It's Time to Throw Out Pickles?
Take it from the experts—those spears won't last forever.
When Do I Really Have to Use My Food Processor, and When Will a Blender Work Just Fine?
The appliance you need really depends on what you're cooking.
Is It Okay to Stick My Fingers in the Salt Cellar While I’m Cooking?
Safety experts weigh in on a move you might do without even thinking about it.
A Pepper-Cracking Hack for Perfect Seasoning (and Mess-Free Counters)
Do this once, and you’ll never get ground pepper all over your counters again.