Michelle Obama Shared the Surprising Breakfast She Ate Every Day for Years

Close Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty Images On the first episode of the brand-new podcastYour Mama’s Kitchen, Obama appeared as the guest alongside the podcast host, journalist Michele Norris. On the episode, the former first lady shared her favorite dishes growing up, from her father’s homemade apple pie to her mother’s comforting dinners. But there was one meal of the day that Obama wasn’t a fan of but her family treated as most important: breakfast....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · David Williams

Michelle Obama's Workout Motivation Playlist Is Amazing

Mrs. Obama took to Instagram over the weekend to share her 2020 workout playlist that helps her stay motivated to keep her body moving through these chilly winter months. She shared 27 workout songs with all kinds of fun tunes to keep you energized, plus 10 cooldown songs—a great reminder we all need to prioritize stretching after exercise. From early 2000’s Destiny’s Child to Lizzo’s latest hits, the former first lady’s playlist is sure to help power you through a winter walk or weight lifting session....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Pamela Wells

Mickey Lyons, M.A.

Title:Contributing Writer Location:Detroit, Michigan Education:M.A. in English Language and Literature, Boston College Experience Mickey Lyons is a Detroit-based author, historian and writer. Her work focuses on the intersections of culture, congregation, food and drink. Her writing has been published in NBC News, Eater, World Literature Today and Punch. She’s carved out a niche in the social and material history of bars and alcohol—or, as she likes to call it, barchaeology....

January 18, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Lisa Hess

Microdosing Magic Mushrooms: Here's What the Health Experts Have to Say

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are They?How Does It Work?Does It Work?SafetyOther Things to Consider In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are They? How Does It Work? Does It Work? Safety Other Things to Consider Close Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. Design elements: Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford. “Shrooms,” also known as magic mushrooms, are a popular hallucinogenic drug that has been used recreationally for centuries across the globe....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1582 words · Victor Benton

Microwave Potato Chips

Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, 12-1 chips eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, 12-1 chips each Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, 12-1 chips each Yield: 4 servings, 12-1 chips each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ⅓poundsYukon Gold or red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed2teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonsalt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ⅓poundsYukon Gold or red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 628 words · Marissa Mckinney

Microwaved Fresh Green Beans

Close Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:5 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:5 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time:5 mins Additional Time: Total Time:10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundgreen beans, trimmed1/4 cup broth or water Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1poundgreen beans, trimmed 1/4 cup broth or water...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · David Reynolds

Middle Eastern Braised Cauliflower

Close Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:6 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:25 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:6Yield:6 servings Cook Time:25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:6 servings Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided½cupfinely chopped shallots2clovesgarlic, minced1tablespoonchopped fresh marjoram, plus more for garnish½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonground coriander½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground allspice6cupscauliflower florets (1-inch)4cupsdiced tomatoes...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Jeffrey Perez

Middle Eastern Lamb Stew

Close Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:3 hrs 35 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:3 hrs 35 minsTotal Time:4 hrs 15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time:3 hrs 35 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Total Time:4 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings, about 1 cup each...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 938 words · Kevin Sanchez

Middle Eastern Salad Bowls with Farro & Chicken

Close Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2 cup microwaveable farro 1 (8 ounce) container Middle Eastern bean salad (balela) ½cupbalsamic vinaigrette...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Steven Carrillo

Middle Eastern Zucchini Dip

Close Cook Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:6Yield:about 1 1/2 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:6Yield:about 1 1/2 cups Cook Time:25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Yield:about 1 1/2 cups Yield: about 1 1/2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2 medium zucchini, diced2clovesgarlic, chopped½cuplow-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt2 tablespoons lemon juice2tablespoonschopped fresh mint¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · John Villanueva

Migas with Spinach

Close Photo: Johnny Autry Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:1Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:1 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:1 Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil1corn tortilla, chopped2cupsspinach2large eggs2tablespoonsshredded Cheddar cheese¼avocado, diced Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1teaspoonextra-virgin olive oil 1corn tortilla, chopped 2cupsspinach 2large eggs 2tablespoonsshredded Cheddar cheese ¼avocado, diced DirectionsHeat oil in a medium nonstick pan....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Amy Lang

Migration Meals: How African American Food Transformed the Taste of America

Between the end of Reconstruction—which lasted from the Emancipation Proclamation until 1877—and the latter half of the 20th century, an estimated 5 million-plus African Americans moved out of the rural South to the Northeast, Midwest and West. The statistics and history are stark but the cultural transformation that took place, known as the Great Migration, propelled the African American world front and center in American culture in ways that are broadly felt....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jaime Schneider

Mike Lata

Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Charleston, South CarolinaExpertise:Market-driven cuisine, local and sustainable eating, seafoodMike Lata is chef and co-owner of FIG and The Ordinary in South Carolina. He took home the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2009 and was a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2017 and 2018. The restaurants have also received their own accolades: FIG won JBF Outstanding Wine Program in 2018 and was nominated for Outstanding Restaurant in 2019 and 2020....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Sophia Herman