Cyd Converse

Cyd Converse is the former editor of Food Fanatic, and also the founder and cocktail shaker in residence at The Sweetest Occasion. Founded in 2008, The Sweetest Occasion is food and lifestyle blog named one of the world's best entertaining blogs by both Better Homes & Gardens and Saveur magazine. Food Fanatic's resident vegetarian, Cyd lives with her husband Bob, sons Noah and Ethan, daughter Emerson and two precocious Labrador Retrievers, Harper and River, in Upstate New York. There she can be found cooking, mixing cocktails and hosting dinner parties at her 112 year old historic home. Cyd's favorite foods include cheese omelets and veggie tacos with homemade corn tortillas and lots of guac.

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how to make pumpkin seeds? We’ve got the details!

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to make rice! It’s the side dish that goes with everything!

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how to bake a whole chicken? We’ve got the answers!

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to make sushi! It’s incredibly fun and delicious.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to make homemade caramel! It’s so delicious.

by Cyd Converse

Learn how to make roasted potatoes! They’re so delicious.

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how to make pizza dough? We’ve got all the details!

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how to eat persimmons? Look no further, we’ll tell you all about this wonderful winter fruit.

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how long leftovers stay good? We’ve got the details!

by Cyd Converse

Wondering how to toast bread in the oven? We know the answer!