This week, we take a look at the popularity of making pasta from scratch, an old-school habit that’s being revived by a younger generation who wants to connect, relax and yes, eat some delicious carbs. We caught up with four foodie friends who explain why creating something from scratch is so appealing in a world constantly pushing pre-packaged convenience. Read more.

And for readers who find themselves too exhausted (or stressed, or grief-stricken) to cook these days, there’s a cookbook for you: You Gotta Eat. The unconventional guide by Margaret Eby shows readers how to fancy-up a can of soup, how to turn a fridge full of dips into dinner and even gives you permission to make popcorn a meal. Says Eby: “This book is partly a cookbook, but it’s a little bit of a pep talk, and it’s a little bit of a permission slip for the times when you just need to feed yourself.” Read more.

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