John Tomkiw

Experience

John has penned articles for everything from Playboy and Men’s Journal to Men’s Fitness, Watch!, One Magazine and others. When he’s not scribbling about topics like food, travel, health and pop culture, he relaxes by scribbling about food, travel, health and pop culture.

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Articles & Recipes

The Best Farmers Market in Every State

Getting from-the-field fresh produce and artisan baked goods has never been easier, thanks to farmers markets that have sprung up around the country. Here's a list of the best farmers market in every state.

12 Incredible Ways to Make Frozen Pizza Better

Pizza from the freezer is certainly a convenient meal option. But it is often a very blah dinner—unless you try these tasty frozen pizza upgrades.

Making sugar on snow, or maple toffee at the sugar shack in Quebec, Canada

The Most Iconic Food from Every State

Fried dill pickles. Hot dogs with chili and cole slaw. A dessert made of snow. These are just some of the more unusual and iconic foods found throughout our United States. And while each state lays claim to bragging rights for common fare, it's the stuff you don't tend to find everywhere else that defines the most iconic food from every state.