Darren Broom learned to cook after a traumatic incident when he was 19 left him with PTSD and dashed his dreams of becoming a sports psychologist. Mid revision for his A- levels, Broom was the victim of a knife attack that set his life on an unexpected path. Today, surrounded by rolling green hills and crumbling stone walls, he’s the head chef at the Pythouse Kitchen Garden in Wiltshire.

I read that you became a chef at 19 after a traumatic incident that left you with PTSD. Firstly, I am so sorry you had to go through that. Secondly, walk me through how that incident led you to where you are now? Thank you, it was an experience that I’ve used to motivate me in many areas of my life. Upon reflection, it was a chance to challenge myself, question my beliefs, values, develop

It’s Prime Day once again, Amazon’s annual sitewide sale for its Prime members. This year’s two-day event kicked off July 12, and wraps up on the 13th. To be exact, it started at midnight PT (or 3 a.m. on the East Coast) on Tuesday, July 12, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT (or 2:59 a.m. on the East Coast) on Wednesday, July 13.

If you’ve been in the market for the kinds of household goods Amazon reliably stocks — pricey blenders, fan-favorite air fryers, and utilitarian cookware — now might be the time to add to cart. But not all Prime Day deals are created equal. Here are the deals that Eater editors are personally considering (to buy either for ourselves or as a gift): Everything listed gets you at least 25 percent off that item you’ve maybe been flirting with. Happy shopping.

High-priced items we’re finally going to treat

Romance authors are turning up the heat with a new trend of cooking-inspired love stories.

“Chef’s Kiss,” “For Butter or Worse,” and “Donut Fall In Love” are just a handful of the recent and upcoming romance titles that publishers hope will get readers’ taste buds tingling and hearts pounding.

Bettina Makalintal, senior reporter for Eater, says cooking inspired romance novels are a natural extension of a society enamored with food.

“I think it really speaks to sort of the broader cultural interest in food,” Makalintal says. “There’s so many food shows and food movies. And so I think that’s sort of reflecting in romance novels as well.”

Cooking is also deeply intertwined with the way our culture thinks about romance and wooing — even our dates are mostly set over food.

“I think you always remember really memorable restaurant dinners, for example, or a time that you cook something really

If you’re anything like us, then you appreciate a good deal—and the thrill of the hunt never gets old. So, searching for the best Prime Day deals under $100 is basically our version of Super Bowl Sunday.  

Although the shopping event of the year hasn’t officially started yet (check back on July 12 and 13), Amazon has a tendency to kick things off a bit early. From top-rated cookware and cult-favorite kitchen appliances to surprisingly luxe bedding, Amazon is already slashing prices on countless home gems ahead of Prime Day. 

If you’re beyond ready to dive into Prime Day deals head first, we get it. Shop the best Prime Day deals under $100 across cookware, kitchen appliances, linens, and storage and organization before the official official July 12 kickoff. In addition to an unbeatable price point, the below selects all boast rave reviews and a five-star rating. Did you think

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