At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened upon a horrifying fact by complete chance: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler’s List. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: If her grandfather … Continue reading

Fireworks and good company can turn a 4th of July celebration into something unforgettable, but the grill is the irreplaceable bedrock at the heart of any halfway-respectable celebration of America’s independence. That’s easy enough to say, but firing up the … Continue reading

Today marks the summer solstice: the longest day of the year for anyone living north of the equator, it’s a cause for celebration across the globe. Between the Day of Private Reflection in Northern Ireland, Guru Purnima in India, Juhannus … Continue reading

With Father’s Day coming up on June 19, children across the country are starting to wonder: “what to get?” A thoughtful gift is a great way to show thanks, and what better way to show you care than with a … Continue reading

Chef Lee Watson was once, in his own words, “the mightiest nose-to-tail carnivore of them all.” Since adopting a healthful vegan lifestyle, though, his culinary vision has truly come into focus: combining influences from east to west, Watson’s recipes are … Continue reading

If transgender rights don’t normally register a blip on your radar, that has most likely changed over the past few weeks. North Carolina’s controversial House Bill 2, which requires transgender people to use the bathroom connected to the sex on … Continue reading

Live from Chicago: IT’S WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON! This week marks the first time BookExpo America has returned to the McCormick Place in Chicago since 2004, and The Experiment is thrilled to be a part of it. BEA is a great opportunity … Continue reading

Mother’s Day is just around the corner: we’ve all got at least one, but most of us know several amazing mothers! With a catalog that’s brimming with pregnancy & parenting books, The Experiment has plenty of great gifts to offer … Continue reading

Independent Bookstore Day is coming up! Happening on April 30th this year, it’s the bookstore world’s response to record store day. Over 400 bookstores are participating in the US, which means that the country will be covered in great book … Continue reading

From whole-wheat to all-purpose, the typical Westerner’s flour palette is something of a monochromatic, wheat-y affair. Our cultural lack of familiarity with non-wheat flour alternatives has been the source of many a headache for curious eaters, as well as those … Continue reading