Teresa Finney
Contributor
How 'Chopped' Became TV's Greatest Cooking Show
Chihuahuas, chicken in a can, and other surprising insights from Food Network's crown jewel.
Michelada Cupcakes Are the Best Way to Eat Your Booze
Because the only way you can improve upon a michelada is with buttercream.
Reclaiming My Mexican Roots in a Pile of Buttery Biscuits
When I moved to Atlanta last year, I wondered if I would have to swap out California’s incredible Mexican food for good Southern food. In the end, I just synthesized the two.
How Cooking Can Benefit Your Mental Health
We spoke to Julie Ohana, a culinary therapist based in Michigan, to get a better understanding of how cooking can help patients combat depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
Spice Girls: How Chili Became a Woman's Game
From the so-called "chili queens" of San Antonio to modern-day cook-off champions, women have shaped the history of chili culture—even as men tried to write them out of it.
Coming to Terms with Mexican Feminism in the Kitchen
My grandmother held little regard for her “place in the kitchen,” as providing meals for the family was simply a responsibility. For a long time I felt this way too, but I've grown to learn that the kitchen can be a space of empowerment and creativity.