I am a food writer and home cook currently working for The Takeout, as well as an avid San Jose Sharks fan and lover of all things fiction. Read my work HERE: https://www.thetakeout.com/author/lauraallan/https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mjnhkondtk2nHey, don't knock it until you try it. Ginger is a powerful ingredient in many dishes, this one included. #porkchop #gingerbeer #foodsky #cooking #foodhacks #ginger #marinade [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Apr 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnhkondtk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mjij4nclvs2iAs always, I love getting to write about my local haunts. Spancky's is one such spot, & I cannot speak highly enough about it. It's a quaint little dive bar, but it's warm, friendly, & welcoming. It's also got some of the best bartenders in town! #cotati #spanckys #foodsky #norcal #bayarea #sonoma [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Apr 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjij4nclvs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mih5ulblis2oWhat do YOU think the proper etiquette here is? The Internet seems to be divided on this specific question, so to any Aldi shoppers out there, what do you think? #aldi #foodsky #etiquette #carts #shopping [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Apr 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mih5ulblis2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3miew7wubfc2dSo, is this hack work it? The consensus seems to be... not really. It's an easy one to do, and it doesn't cost you a thing, but the results you get out of it are lackluster or even bad. Have you tried this before? What did you think? #foodsky #foodhacks #mcnugget #mcdonalds #chickennugget #welldone [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3miew7wubfc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mhw3erephk2wI am blessed enough to live near this legendary pizzeria, and you should try it. Tommaso's opened in 1935, and it's still going strong. It also has a few rather unusual pie options as far as toppings, but be adventurous! It's worth it! #Tommasos #pizza #foodsky #foodhistory #pizzeria #sanfrancisco [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhw3erephk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mhvkk3pl7c2gOk folks, time to weigh in: Pan Pizza Crust or Hand Tossed Pizza Crust? (Of course, the real answer is make your pizza from scratch at home, but if you gotta hit the Hut for pizza, which do you prefer?) #pizzahut #pizza #foodsky #choice #panpizza #handtossed #crust [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvkk3pl7c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mhtrss5di226Ramsay loves Cuban food, and he's said as much on numerous occasions. Can he make a Floridian-approved cubano sandwich though? Maaaaybe not... #gordonramsay #cubano #cuban #foodsky #celebritychef #miami #sandwich #florida [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtrss5di226https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mhr3qvihwc24Want to try some of Elvis' favorite food? You actually still can, as the spot he liked to party at on late night's still serves his preferred ribs and sandwiches. It even has a new location, if you happen to be in town. #elvis #tennessee #foodhistory #ribs #bbq #foodsky #leonards #memphis [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhr3qvihwc24https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mfk4ad7pak2lI have so SO much love for 7 Stars. If you are in the South Bay, I recommend you make the trip to try it. I hope the adoration I have for this bar comes through in this article. :) #foodsky #restaurantreview #bars #starwars #nerd #campbell #7stars [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Feb 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfk4ad7pak2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mf5jyf5pdc2iI know I've had it before, but did your family ever make Salmon Loaf? I used to love the stuff and in my opinion it's one of the best ways to use canned salmon! The recipe is at least 125 years old, too. #foodsky #salmonloaf #foodhistory #cannedfish #homecooking #foodhacks [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Feb 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5jyf5pdc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mf3kgifp5k2iCostco is doing their own green dessert this month, Shamrock Shakes be damned! And... it's cheaper. #costco #foodsky #sundae #mint #shamrockshake #new [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Feb 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3kgifp5k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mf3fmtiysk26Want to spice up your deviled eggs a little? I'm more a fan of making those bad boys as dill-filled as possible! But those who want more of a kick may prefer this method I describe. #deviledeggs #tajin #foodsky #foodhacks #cookingtips #partyfood [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Feb 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3fmtiysk26https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mezaawzx4222Got a slowcooker? Time to make wings. It's easy and fun, and takes a lot of stress out of entertaining. But ONLY if you like fall-off-the-bone wings. #cookinghack #slowcooker #instantpot #wings #foodsky #chicken #whatsfordinner #recipes [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Feb 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mezaawzx4222https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3meywolma622uIf you've never heard of Marcel Boulestin (let's face it, you probably haven't) please read this. I fell in love with this man while researching his history and cooking show. His tale is deeply tragic, even moreso than I included in the article. #foodsky #cookingshows #boulestin #chef #foodhistory [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Feb 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3meywolma622uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3meosvhiq4c2zThe Front Porch has been around since 2006 & it's still offering up serious Southern hospitality. If you're in the area give it a visit & don't sleep on the Dr. Pepper braised short rib if it's currently on the menu. Absolutely to die for. #thefrontporch #foodsky #sanfrancisco #restaurant #guyfieri [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Feb 2026 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3meosvhiq4c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3meok7ijwpc25To be crystal clear: I love my Buldak so hot I can barely breathe. My profile pic is evidence of this fact. But, for those who occasionally like to take some edge off the heat, there are a few helpful tips here. #foodsky #foodhacks #buldak #ramen #spicy [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Feb 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3meok7ijwpc25https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mek5arxmr22yWant to know a truly TERRIBLE way to lose weight? The David Bowie diet. I adore Bowie, but he was definitely a troubled man who made many bad decisions in his life. At one point, he lived purely off of drugs, milk, and peppers. Really, that's it. #bowie #milk #peppers #diet #eightloss #foodsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mek5arxmr22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mek4yapn5c2iLennon had a complicated relationship with food. That's... putting it mildly. However, he was a huge blood pudding fan. Incidentally, I quite like it too! #bloodpudding #foodsky #englishbreakfast #johnlennon #breakfast #foodhistory #beatles [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mek4yapn5c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mehfvcb35s2oHave you heard of the Pizza Principle? When I started researching, I was pretty fascinated that someone noticed this correlation to begin with. I think it's also very telling about the state of our nation that it's vanishing more with each passing year. #foodsky #inflation #pizza #pizzaprinciple [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Feb 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehfvcb35s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mehe7zpg7s2oIf you enjoy the Filet-o-fish sandwich at McDonalds, you should know that the sandwich only exists because of a bet. Well, and also because of pineapple. #foodsky #mcdonalds #filetofish #lent #fish #foodhistory #raykroc #hulaburger [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Feb 2026 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mehe7zpg7s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3me7sgbmfqk2hYes, really! A blender! Though... probably not the kind of blender you have at home... [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Feb 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7sgbmfqk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3me5bukr2ok22Do you remember these? They are kind of a flicker in my memory, but I genuinely thought they were around for longer than that. Were you a fan and do you miss them? #Wendys #frescata #discontinued #foodsky #fastfood #sandwich #retrofood [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Feb 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5bukr2ok22https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3me5b3jwtmk22So, I wrote this in kind of shock. I didn't realize that many people were unaware that yogurt is a main ingredient in many Indian curries, not coconut milk or cream. Not shading people who didn't know, I'm just... surprised! :) #foodsky #foodhacks #yogurt #curry #indian #dahi #coconutmilk #cooking [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Feb 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5b3jwtmk22https://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3me323j5hmc2rAs much as I do want to eat my entire bodyweight of this stuff, I also kinda would like to make my own from scratch. I can make a mean alfredo, so why not? #foodsky #traderjoes #gochujang #fusilloni #pasta #new [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Feb 2026 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3me323j5hmc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3me2v5nn3ks2xHave YOU tried it yet? If so, let me know I am SO curious... #foodsky #wendys #chili #baconator #new [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Feb 2026 22:07 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2v5nn3ks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mdyc2vi4hk2cI am going to do this... as soon as I have a proper meat refrigerator, lol. I know people who do this regularly, and they absolutely swear by it. #foodsky #foodhacks #beef #savings [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Feb 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdyc2vi4hk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mdybdwtkzk2cDo you live near SF and have a hankering for pastries? Then you need to try this place. There's a new location opening in Palo Alto too, if you don't want to go all the way into The City. #croissants #Arsicault #pastries #restaurants #baking #sanfrancisco #review #foodsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Feb 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdybdwtkzk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lcallan.bsky.social/post/3mdls5bjn4k2jIMPORTANT! Massive recall in effect for the Midwest! The FDA has released a list of products impacted by contamination, and it's around 2,000 different items! I included info on what to do and how to find out if you've bought tainted products. #Recall #foodsky #fda #safety #contamination #classII https://www.thetakeout.com/2088480/gold-star-food-drink-product-recall-class-2-animal-waste/29 Jan 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:psbnynm5wspjcsi4b7vn6szo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdls5bjn4k2j