The 13 Most Overcooked Food Trends of 2013: #10 Kale

Tejal RaoThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food…

Party Like a Mensch

There is perhaps no more exclusive guest list than that of the chosen people — luckily, they’re a bunch of menschen at the 27th Annual Matzoball, so the goyim are welcome. Yes, for nearly three decades, the sons and daughters of Abraham have rolled their eyes at their gentile brethren…

Hideous Christmas

A lot of holiday traditions would probably be better off left in the past: bewhiskered Aunt Marge wanting a kiss, the turkey burnt to a crisp by the inept but determined family cook, and the terrifying Ghost of Christmas Future who shows you your own grave. But not every “bad”…

Yarn is Da Bomb

If you haven’t heard of “yarn bombing” before, welcome to the world. With the spread of indie craft fests and sites like Etsy, homespun crafting has gotten an edgy makeover. Check out any craft fest and you’ll find tattooed rockabilly chicks and tattooed dudes with awesome hair hawking their handcrafted…