Kara Elder
Kara Elder is the editorial aide for The Washington Post's Food section.
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Super Bowl party tips: Wings, chili and clever ways to keep the beer cold
Super Bowl week is here. Be ready to entertain or be entertained with a selection of party dishes in all the major food groups: Chicken; soup and chili; dips and...

Coquito is the creamy, tropical drink that’s better than eggnog — and easier to make
Coquito is a creamy rum and coconut punch from Puerto Rico. It's frequently described as Puerto Rican eggnog, but this feels like a disservice both to coquito, which is unabashedly...

Here’s what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers
Pat yourself on the back. You've made it through Thanksgiving! Now if you didn't freeze and/or divvy up the leftovers, you may be searching for creative ways to repurpose the...

The Piechiatrist is in: Pie expert holds therapy sessions on Facebook Live
Kate McDermott, the Piechiatrist, once spent 2 1/2 years testing just crust recipes and owns 98 pie pans. She conducts workshops in her Port Angeles, Wash., home, which she has...