Tommy Werner
Producer
Natural wine lover, amateur cartoonist, rock and roll trivia nerd, and usually found somewhere near creamy peanut butter.
Do I Really Need a Turkey Baster?
And not a single one is over $15.
A Brief History of the Frozen Waffle
How'd the humble waffle make its way into (almost) every freezer in America? One of our founding fathers had something to do with it.
You Might Be Leaving the Essence of These Vegetables in the Trash
And you might be leaving them out.
The Ultimate Broth Comes From Something You Throw Away
Brodo di Parmigiano. Say it with me.
Crispy Shallots Belong On Pretty Much Everything
It’s about time you became fast friends with the best topping since croutons.
7 Food Waste Tips We Learned From the City Harvest Cookbook
The recipes are great. The #WasteLess tips are even better.
The Fast, French Trick to Giving Vegetables Slow-Cooked Flavor
Glazing is the ultimate “swing season” cooking technique.
What to Use When You Don't Own These Kitchen Tools
No sifter? No rolling pin? No potato ricer? No sweat.
How to Cook With Leftover Egg Yolks
When rich, silky sauces and desserts are called for, you need egg yolks—and lots of them. So tell us again why you've been throwing them away?
Our 17 Best Grilling Secrets
From mastering a perfect dog to giving coleslaw a smoky upgrade: These are the tips we picked up from a summer of cooking with fire.
The New Way to Toast Nuts Stars Brown Butter
Bonus: This method is really hard to mess up.
11 Kitchen Tasks That Need Your Full Attention
The key ingredient when cooking these dishes: your eyes.
