Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest have been cooking on cedar planks for thousands of years. It was a practical way to secure fish and other food to a surface so it didn’t fall into the ...

Last month I received a package from Fresh Market that contained two cedar planks. I wasn't really sure what to do with them, but I sat the wood under my desk for safekeeping. Occasionally, their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've never tried grilling on cedar planks, it's time to make it part of your backyard barbeque toolkit. This cooking method brings woodsy ...

This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. There’s no shortage of fancy gadgets designed ...

Long before Americans used aluminum sheet pans or electric ovens, early settlers cooked over open fire with their food resting on a plank of wood. Though he is no frontier pioneer, Early Show resident ...

Having fish for dinner is one of our favorite meals in the summer. It’s light, filling, fast-cooking, and full of health benefits. What’s not to like, right? Well, if you’re looking for a new ...

My trick to throwing a great party — and I love throwing a great party — is to keep my stress level as low as possible. Because an at-ease host makes for at-ease guests. For me, keeping party stress ...

My trick to throwing a great party — and I love throwing a great party — is to keep my stress level as low as possible. Because an at-ease host makes for at-ease guests. For me, keeping party stress ...

My trick to throwing a great party -- and I love throwing a great party -- is to keep my stress level as low as possible. Because an at-ease host makes for at-ease guests. For me, keeping party stress ...