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Devra Ferst

Devra Ferst is a freelance food and travel writer based in Brooklyn. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, NPR, and numerous other publications. You can often find her at the farmers market, snacking on cheese, or planning her next trip.

techniques

How to Reduce a Sauce So It Actually Thickens

Master this basic formula and you’re set.
Cooking

Do You Really Need to Soak Dried Beans?

Forgot to soak your beans? Good news: You can still make a great pot.
Cooking

How to Make Stale Bread Fresh Again

Don’t toss that stale loaf. A little water and a hot oven can revive past-its-prime bread in minutes.
Cooking

How to Create the Perfect Stovetop Burger

No grill? No problem. Beefy satisfaction awaits in our guide to cooking burgers indoors.
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Recipes

31 Party-Ready Recipes for the Kentucky Derby

Like a pimento cheese ball, caramel cake, sparkling mint juleps, and more Derby Day recipes to get your heart racing.
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Recipes

23 Radish Recipes We’re Loving Right Now

Like fried lemon and radish salad and farmers market farro bowls.
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Recipes

41 Hanukkah Recipes to Celebrate the Festival of Lights

Like olive-oil-soaked cakes, rosy braised brisket, pillowy strawberry sufganiyot, and latkes galore.
Shopping

How to Make Sure You’re Ready for Peak Picnic Season

A picnic go bag is the key to impromptu outdoor dining all summer long.
Shopping

Everything You Need to Host a Festive No-Stress Passover Seder

It all comes down to planning… and store-bought dessert
Shopping

The Cheese Lover's Gift Guide

Club memberships, a cheesy snack poster, and more gifts for fromage fiends.
Culture

The Best Way to Remember a Meal Is to Steal the Pen

(But actually, it doesn't count as stealing!)