Atchara: A Salad, a Condiment, a Sandwich Filling
For TASTE Cooking, we wrote a personal story about atchara, a sweet Filipino papaya pickle, and shared a family recipe from our Bai Amparing.
Jenn de la Vega
Jenn de la Vega is a caterer and cookbook author. Her kaleidoscopic recipes appear on Food52, Thrillist, Yummly, The Kitchn, and Wine Enthusiast.
All About Kamayan-Style Dining
A thorough explainer about kamayan, a unique Filipino style of dining with your hands.
I Tried the Strawberry Salt That ‘Tastes Like Summer’ to See if It's Worth Buying
For Food & Wine, we experimented with a new salt from Jacobsen Salt Co. and Oishii.
A Heartfelt Wedding at Dumbo Loft (2025)
Katherine and Julie tied the knot on a beautiful spring day in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Guests enjoyed a special string quartet, mini-crunchwraps, and Mediterranean fare. For dessert, homemade cookies and Mister Softee softserve.
The Best Salt for Pickling, According to a Constant Pickler and Chef
For Food & Wine Magazine, we explain the difference between pickling, kosher, table, and sea salts. Read on to find out the one we swear by.