I love cottage cheese with my whole heart, but it does not have the sexiest reputation, and it can be a challenge for those with textural issues. But the salty, creamy, tangy dairy can be enjoyed by even the pickiest dairy lovers — you just have to whip it first.
I do not care for the man formerly known as my stepdad, but at least he introduced me to latkes. The slightly cake-y, hash-brown-adjacent potato dish was unlike anything my seven-year-old palate had experienced, and it had experienced a lot of potatoes.
There are really two types of kitchen appliances: There are the true heroes of the kitchen — the ones that make your cooking easier, faster and better — and then there are the toys. I love my toys, but I could get by without them. I need my heroes though,…