Alicia Kennedy
Contributor
Bakers Are Tired of Everyone Wanting the Same Instagram-Ready Cake
"Many cakes out there aren't good, but they get away with it because of their presentation.”
This Consciousness-Raising Cafe Wants You to Eat Like a Feminist
While the cultural definition of feminism has changed considerably since the 70s, the ethos of Bloodroot Restaurant and Feminist Bookstore has not.
Pappy Van Winkle Jell-O Shots May Have Gotten This Bar Blacklisted
“I knew this was going to be controversial when I did it."
How Puerto Rican Chefs Are Feeding People After Hurricane Maria
"A typical day starts at 4 a.m. with four people in different gas lines, just because they only sell $20 worth per person."
Plantains Are Cheap for Everyone But the People Who Pick Them
Despite their deliciousness and popularity throughout Latin cuisine, it's near-impossible to find organic or fair-trade plantains in stores, and the reasons why are sketchy at best.
In Defense of the Long Island Iced Tea
Yes, I'm a bit tacky and loud, just like the absurd cocktail that bears the name of my homeland.
Meet the Women Who Are Leading Puerto Rico's Bar and Restaurant Scene
The unofficial crew, who dubbed themselves the "damas cívicas," provides mutual support in an industry that can feel overwhelmingly male-dominated.
I Searched for the Last Great Piña Colada in Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico is the birthplace of the beloved coconutty, rummy creation known as the piña colada. But what's less clear is who came up with it—or if any locals still drink it.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Don't skip the homemade coconut butter that mimics dairy butter. It's what makes these cookies as rich as non-vegan ones.
Why This Bartender Got Turned Away at the US Border
After Sebastián Fernández was denied entry to Puerto Rico, a US territory, the island's bartenders rallied in solidarity with their colleague and against anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Raw Chocolate Is a Myth, but Business Is Still Booming
With small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate seeing a renaissance lately, unroasted chocolate has come to occupy a tiny niche within this world. But "raw" chocolate, it turns out, is a myth.
Vegetarians Don't Care About Feminism Anymore
In the 70s, 80s, and 90s, not eating meat and fighting the patriarchy went hand in hand. What happened?