Audrey Bruno

Tinned fish is smack in the middle of a major moment: Gone are the days when your only option for canned seafood was tuna. What’s out there now is a far cry from the soggy chicken-of-the-sea sandwiches that you endured through middle school. Scroll through your social feeds or stroll down the grocery store aisle, and you’ll see a bunch of new, flashy, eye-catching options. We’re talking from shellfish (like razor clams, mussels, and oysters) to lesser-known varieties like mackerel and squid—many…

For years, I made the mistake of trying to cook everything from scratch for the holidays. I spent so much time planning, prepping, and executing every minute detail—down to making my own purely decorative gingerbread houses—that I barely remembered what I ate, let alone the most important part of the season: the time I spent with friends and family. Several years ago, I was so panicked about making a perfect feast of the seven fishes for Christmas Eve dinner that I started having stress dreams w…

The right gadgets and a little planning go a long way.

Stupendous salads for chilly weather.

The cozy soup you can’t help falling for.

A vegan favorite that everyone should have in their pantry.

None of the meat, all of the satisfaction.

Clear some counter space for these.

Convenient deep-dish meals full of nutritious goodness.

If you use EVOO every time, you’re doing it wrong.

These delicious salads are anything but sad.

Their picks showcase all the different ways we eat healthy.

The new coronavirus pandemic has raised a lot of pressing questions about things that used to seem pretty set in stone. When it comes to how to wash fruit and vegetables, for instance, what used to be a simple question of cleanliness has taken on a new level of gravity. We know that the new coronavirus appears to spread mainly through respiratory droplets from people who have the infection. But we also know it’s possible (though seemingly less likely, based on current research) to pick it up by…

These are the spreads they swear by.

I have a complicated relationship with dairy. Basically, I’m never sure if I can eat it or not. Sometimes I’m able to down a plate of cheese and feel totally fine afterward, while other times I become so gassy and uncomfortable I swear I’ll never even look at the stuff again. Of course, I always do end up looking at (and eating) more of it, but every time I’m wondering if I’ll walk away feeling OK or like a cheese-filled balloon about to burst. As anyone with lactose intolerance can attest, inge…

These will keep you fueled the whole way through. > Every time I go on a hike, I wind up extremely hungry by the end. I always pack what seems like a sufficient amount of snacks for the distance, but somehow it’s never enough. I’ve talked to registered dietitians in the past and they’ve always told me that a good hiking snack should have a decent amount of carbs to keep you fueled, and protein, fat, and fiber to keep you full the whole way through. But even when I keep this in mind, the snacks t…

All the flavor, none of the gluten > If you can’t have gluten but still want to indulge in the occasional beer, there are actually a lot of great gluten-free beer options out there. From dark and heavy IPAs to light and fizzy lagers, you can find just about anything to satisfy your wheat and hops cravings—no need to throw in the towel and settle for cider. It’s important to note that there’s actually a big difference between gluten-free beers and gluten-removed beers. Gluten-removed beers are ma…

If every piece of meat you cook ends up too tough to eat or completely raw, it’s probably time to invest in a meat thermometer. Since I’ve started using one in my own cooking, my meat has begun to consistently turn out perfect. Whether I’ve used a cheaper option or the most technologically sophisticated thermometer I could get my hands on, this kitchen tool has taken all the guesswork out of preparing meat. I no longer need need to press a steak with finger to see if it’s cooked enough, and I ne…

Salt and pepper don’t necessarily go together.

As much as I love living abroad, there are definitely a few things I miss about the States. Trader Joe’s is one of those things. The supermarket was pretty much the only place where I shopped for a long time, and whenever I hear that they’ve released another trendy product, I kind of wish I could hop on a flight to try it out right away. Lately, it seems like everyone I follow online is totally obsessed with Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. (It came out a year or so ago, but for some reason, it…