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Becky Hughes

Associate Social Media Manager Emeritus

Becky Hughes is the social media editor for NYT Cooking where she's written about the New York City restaurant scene and the return of the espresso martini. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and food theory from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University. During college, Becky was also the editor in chief of the N.Y.U. branch of Spoon University.

13 Life-Saving Hacks for Your Vacation Rental Kitchen

Your rental kitchen may be bare, but with these hacks (and a little elbow grease), you'll make it work.

This Slushy Frozen Margarita Is Just Minutes Away

Is there anything better to sip on the hottest days of summer?

How to Make Banana Ice Cream with Just One Ingredient

You'll never guess what the ingredient is! Kidding. It's bananas.

Eating Raw Meat Is the Hot New Paleo Diet, But It's Not New—Or Hot

Didn't we figure out how to control fire for a reason?

How to Eat Edamame like a Pro

Get to know this lovable green soybean—then consume as many as possible.

How to Store Tomatoes the Right Way

We're here to lay the counter vs. fridge debate to rest.

The Summer Rosé Trend We're Obsessed With

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The $3 Chef's Knife That's Actually Kind Of Great

You might be seriously overpaying for your knife set.

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The sustainable canned fish isn't just for broke college students and cartoon cats.

Citrus Coffee Soda Is a Thing Now, and It's Insanely Delicious

It's a weird combination to say the least, but boy, is it addictive.

Häagen-Dazs Started Making Boozy Ice Cream and We Need It

It might not get you drunk, but it will make you swoon.

Amazon Prime Day 2017: The Best Kitchen Deals We Could Find

Don't sleep on deals for high-end blenders, Instant Pots, food processors and more.

13 Kid-Friendly Travel Snacks to Bring on Your Next Plane Ride

Because there's nothing worse than a hangry child in a contained space.

Snortable Chocolate Is the Latest Affront to Dessert

Doing lines of chocolate might be the worst idea of all time.

Sheet-Pan Eggs Are the Easiest Way to Make Eggs for a Crowd

The best part? There's no whisking required.

29 Recipes We Want to Cook in July

Corn, watermelon, and tomatoes—oh my.

Joy! You Can Make Bubble Tea at Home

Yep, it's totally possible to make this Taiwanese favorite, tapioca boba tea, in your kitchen.

Watch Alton Brown Juice an Entire Watermelon in Seconds

Did we mention that he somehow manages to keep the shell of the watermelon in tact?

I Don't Wash My Produce—and I Have No Regrets

I've probably ingested tons of pesticides and soil. Does it matter?