J. Kenji López-Alt

Notes, News, and Nerdiness from JKLA World HQ Hey folks! It’s that time of the year where we’re all searching for the perfect gift for that someone special in our lives (or for ourselves, since we’ve hopefully all been extra good to ourselves this year). To help with your search, we’ve launched the

You don't need too many tools to make a good burger. As Ron Swanson will tell you, all you need for a burger is meat, a bun, and nothing. But to make a great burger, you need those things, plus a little technique. And for a perfect burger, one with a deep crust, a juicy interior, and maximu beefy fl

A mix of classics, modern standouts, global deep dives, and the books I turn to again and again. These aren’t just great books — they’re the ones I reach for when I want to understand a cuisine more deeply, troubleshoot a technique, get inspired, or rediscover the joy of cooking at home. Some of the

Whether you or someone you love enjoys baking, eating, or serving pizza, here are some tools, gadgets, and ingredients perfect for the pizza lover in your life. An Outdoor Pizza Oven: The Ooni Koda 16 I’ve tested virtually every outdoor pizza oven on the market since they started coming out over a d