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Shelby Vittek

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Past articles by Shelby:

I Broke Up With My Boyfriend of Eight Years and He Ruined One of My Favorite Recipes

When Shelby Vittek broke up with her boyfriend of eight years, she was prepared for it to disrupt her life. She actively avoided the songs, TV shows, and shared favorite places that reminded her of him. What she hadn't anticipated, however, was how it would effect her cooking. → Read More

The Top 10 Comfort TV Shows Paired with the Best Comfort Food Recipes

We've rounded up some of the best comfort watches, paired with recipes that are equally as cozy, easy to make, and won’t cause a big mess if eaten in the living room (hey, no judgment here). → Read More

The Viral Recipe That Helped Me Through My Depression

This was a recipe that demanded my attention, the first thing I had been able to concentrate on since my depression had sunk in. → Read More

10 Podcasts to Listen to While Cooking

Here's a list of my favorite podcasts of the moment for you to check out the next time you're cooking. → Read More

5 Food Podcasts That Are Inspiring Us Right Now

Whether you're a curious foodie or conscientious eater, they're worth checking out. → Read More

Here's Why Chefs Are Obsessed with This Japanese Mayo

Kewpie mayo is tangy, rich, and salty-sweet, with a secret ingredient not found in most American mayos. → Read More

5 Cookbooks to Buy for Budget-Friendly Recipes

When you're living on a tight budget, having a handful of affordable recipes you can turn to at the ready is crucial. These cookbooks can help. → Read More

5 Smart Instagram Accounts to Follow for Budget Recipe Ideas

We're rounding up our favorite Instagram accounts to turn to for inexpensive recipes, including Budget Bytes and Jessica Fisher. → Read More

I Gave Up Plastic for One Week and It Was Very Eye-Opening

It seems easy to give up plastic until you actually consider how often you use it in the kitchen. Here's one writer's experience. → Read More

The 5 Most Popular Cooking YouTube Channels

We've rounded up the top five most popular cooking channels on YouTube — none of which require cable or a Netflix account to watch. → Read More

The Most Popular Baking Channels on YouTube Are So Soothing

We've compiled a list of the top 5 most popular baking YouTube channels to fuel your baking obsession. → Read More

Watch the 6 Videos That Get to the Heart of YouTube Food

We are living in the golden age of cooking videos. Whether watching for entertainment or food inspiration, more people are tuning to YouTube. → Read More

I'm Sorry, but Dishwashers Are Kind of Overrated

The truth is that the dishwasher just never cleaned my dishes as well as I had done so by hand for all of those years. → Read More

The Dinner Table Is Yet Another Way We Ignore Single People

The idea of always eating dinner at my dining room table sounds good in theory, but it's rarely my mealtime reality. → Read More

The Best Red Wine to Drink While Eating on the Couch

Here are a few of my go-to couch-sipping wines. Not only are they less likely to stain in the event of a spill, they're pair great with Netflix. → Read More

How Not Having a Microwave Saves Me Money

I was no longer paying extra for the convenience that comes with many microwave-friendly groceries. → Read More

Thanksgiving When Your Mother Is Estranged from Family

It's been nearly a decade since my mother has attended a family Thanksgiving dinner. → Read More

The Top 10 Healthy Snacks You Can Find at Wegmans

Any devoted Wegmans fan also knows the generic store brand is usually cheaper and better than other options. → Read More