Rachel Chartoff

June 29, 2019

How to Choose the Best WordPress Blog Plugins (2019)

Searching for the best WordPress plugins for your blog? This is a hand-picked list of my favorite plugins that will help you save time and keep your site running smoothly.

June 21, 2019

Fruits and vegetables that don’t need refrigeration

Many fruits and vegetables don’t need refrigeration. Store these fruits and vegetables outside of the refrigerator for maximum flavor and freshness.

June 17, 2019

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad

Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salad is easy, fast, and full of flavor. You can make this picnic-friendly salad with a homemade dressing in under 30 minutes.

June 12, 2019

How to Start a Blog

How to start a blog, featuring advice from a blogger and website designer.

June 3, 2019

Roasted Broccoli

Roasting is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to prepare vegetables. And Roasted Broccoli is an oven-roasted vegetable rockstar.

May 27, 2019

Macadamia Thumbprint Cookies with Passionfruit Curd

Tender shortbread cookies packed with toasted macadamia nuts and swirls of perfectly sweet-tart passionfruit curd make these Macadamia Thumbprint Cookies with Passionfruit Curd a tropical treat.

May 16, 2019

If you like samosas, you’ll love Samosa Potato Salad. A rich dressing packed with onions, ginger, cumin, and sweet spicy yellow curry enrobes creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, while tender petite peas and cilantro add cool, crisp freshness.

May 14, 2019

A new name, a new design, and exciting new possibilities

I’m Rachel Chartoff, the creator of Birdseed Kitchen. I am pleased to announce that, on May 19, 2019, Birdseed Kitchen was renamed to How Do You Food. I would like to share my ideas behind the rebrand and relaunch with you, and the reasons why I’m making changes to the site. Educating people about food…

April 19, 2019

Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms

Sweet and savory Chinese sausage, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and vibrant green onions flavor this fast and easy home-cooked fried rice.

April 13, 2019

Chicken and Spring Vegetable Hand Pies

Chicken and Spring Vegetable Hand Pies are filled with chicken, asparagus, peas, onions, carrots, and a creamy herb-seasoned gravy that’s easy to make in just one skillet.