Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

One does not simply spontaneously drive out East. Visiting the Hamptons is one of the joys of summer outside the city.

Thaw shrimp quickly and safely in a sealed bag submerged in cold water for 10 to 15 minutes, then pat dry before cooking.

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Key Takeaways Protein fiend? We've got you. If your mealtime motto is the more cheese, the better, this recipe belongs in your core dinner rotation.

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Key Takeaways Cottage cheese feels like it's everywhere, and not going away, but not all cottage cheese is the same.

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Key Takeaways Pre-cut vegetables are a convenient way to buy your produce. But pre-cut isn''t always the best option.

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Key Takeaways Quinoa and rice may taste and even look similar, but they're very different foods.

Nantucket may be a tiny island, but the 48-square-mile island just got more space to stay overnight.

Fresh mint can be steeped into tea, infused into simple syrup or muddled into refreshing summer drinks.

Another Japanese ramen style has made its way to Manhattan. Cospa Ramen, a new all-day, fast-casual concept from HAND Hospitality, will open on Thursday, August 13 at 36 West 26th Street in Flatiron.

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner