lillianstone
Lillian Stone
lillianstone
Staff writer @ The Takeout, joke writer elsewhere. Wrangling beagles and baked goods in Chicago. Debut essay collection, EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE, publishing in 2023 via Dey Street/HarperCollins.

Sorry about the greying! It happens sometimes, and it usually takes us a bit to moderate every comment. Read more

Looks like they’re projected to be more expensive than regular nuggets for the time being, but there’s talk of more efficient solutions to make them easier and cheaper to make! Read more

Oh, I’m so glad! You’ll have to report back and let us know what you think. Read more

Oh, I have good news for you! I’m from southwest MO, and they’re all over the place. I think there’s one like an hour outside of STL if you’re looking to make a pilgrimage. Read more

I ALSO went the Popeye’s route this year! FYI, I cranked the temp up and baked the bird on high for an extra 10 minutes, and the skin crisped right up. Read more

Secret fish IS dubious, but I also get a ton of secret pork shoulder! Arguably the best option. Read more

You got it! It can be a generic term, but also refer to this specific type of dish. I do like “pudding” as a term more than “dessert.” Much more fun. Read more

A food writer wouldn’t even try it?! That’s terrible! It’s such an interesting tradition. Read more

Right?! I’m making a cranberry mousse pie this week, but I’ve never seen cranberry pie as a holiday staple. THE CONFUSION Read more

No tobacco in the recipe—but, like with any baked good, a sprinkling of cigarette ash never hurt anybody. Read more

Gonna be difficult to get a repairman out with such little notice :/ could be catastrophic :/ Read more