Alton Brown Wears Surgical Gloves To Prep Salsa, And You Should Too
Beat the heat of even the mightiest pepper with Alton Brown's glove trick. The next time you're prepping a batch of salsa, you'll be grateful that you did.
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Why Water Sucks At Cooling Spicy Sensations
It's Friday night -- time for some spicy wings or hot curry to celebrate! We've all been there. But why is it that water never helps when things get too spicy?
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The Best Egg Substitutes For Every Occasion
Eggs are a ubiquitous ingredient across all aspects of cooking but some people can't or choose not to eat them. So here's 14 perfect egg substitutions you need.
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Trader Joe's Fertile Chicken Eggs Are Actually Hatchable
Yes, it is possible to actually hatch one of Trader Joe's fertile eggs. No, you don't have to worry about accidentally hatching a chicken in your fridge.
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Baked Potatoes Are Unexpectedly Great For Hydration
When you're feeling parched, you can always drink some water - or, you could eat a baked potato. Here's why spuds are a super option for staying hydrated.
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How To Choose The Tastiest Watermelon At The Store
Watermelon and summer are practically synonyms, but picking a ripe melon can be difficult at best. Fortunately, there are some signs to look out for.
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The Hydrating Benefit Of Your Lunchtime Salad
Did you know you can get 20% of your daily hydration from your food? Make the most of it by adding a hydrating lunchtime salad extravaganza to your routine.
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12 Longstanding Myths About Coffee, Debunked
We've all heard myths (both cautionary and laudatory) about the effects of coffee on your body. Learn the truth about some of the popular misconceptions here.
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Strawberries Aren't Berries And Those Aren't Seeds On The Skin
Strawberries technically aren't berries or even fruit, but instead an "accessory fruit" or "swollen receptacle tissue." This might sound gross but its true!
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11 Underrated Frozen Vegetables And How To Cook With Them
Frozen veggies can spruce up any meal in a jiffy, but there are some you may not know how to use. So, here's 11 underrated frozen veggie hacks you should know.
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The Best Type Of Fish To Cook Straight Out Of The Freezer
Buying fish frozen is better for the environment, and it can also make meal time a breeze. If you want to cook it from frozen, it's gotta be the right type.
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Honey Process Coffee Has Nothing To Do With Bees
Honey process coffee actually has nothing to do with honey or bees but rather is a hybrid process of coffee bean production that results in a premium brew.
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It Isn't Actually Safer To Eat Oysters During 'R' Months
Have you heard the tale that oysters are safer in months with the letter R? While it used to be true that eating them in winter was safer, it's no longer so!
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Why Water Boils Faster In High Altitude
Boiling points vary quite a bit based on atmospheric pressure, which means that altitude plays a role when making anything that requires a rolling pot of water.
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The Myth Against Rinsing Mushrooms Is Greatly Exaggerated
Who hasn't heard the wildly popular myth that brushing dirt from mushrooms is the best way to clean them? And yes, it is a myth: You can rinse mushrooms.
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The World's Smallest Fruit Is Stunningly Nutritious
A type of pond-floating duckweed, the Asian watermeal plant may bear the world's smallest flower and fruit but it offers up a massive-sized nutritional profile.
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The North Carolina-Based Company Making Salt Unlike Any Other
We've gone from having basic table salt to a variety of different ones at the grocery. One family off the Atlantic coast is making their salt in a unique way.
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The Optimal Thickness To Grill Steaks From Frozen
Grilling steaks from frozen not only gives the best sear-to-cooked ratio, but it's a great way to keep steaks fresh for longer. This is the optimal thickness.
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Rhubarb Grows So Fast That You Can Actually Hear It
As spring warms the planet, so too does it bring delicious fresh fruits and vegetables back into our diets - but most produce can't serenade you while it grows.
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The Odd Way Salmon Farmers Achieve Perfectly Pink Fish
Salmon is distinctive to most by its bright pink or reddish color. But not all salmon have this natural hue, and there's an odd way fish farmers achieve it.
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The Line Between Fruit And Vegetable Is Blurrier Than We Think
Fruits and vegetables are categorized differently based on what part of the plant we are eating. But how we treat certain items while cooking also plays a role.
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Here's How Long Frozen Food Will Last In A Power Outage
Losing internet during a power outage is one thing, but your fridge going without electricity can be actually dangerous. Here's what you need to know.
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What Is Coriander, And What Does It Have To Do With Cilantro?
Depending on what part of the world you live in, coriander may mean something different, but it's all part of the cilantro plant. Here's what you need to know.
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Corn Is A Fruit. But It's Also A Grain And A Vegetable.
Some of our favorite foods come from corn: tortillas, popcorn, and elot just to name a few. But did you know that corn is a fruit, a grain, and a vegetable?
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Chia Seeds Are The Hydration Powerhouse You Need On The Go
Despite their diminutive size, tiny chia seeds undergo a seemingly magical transformation when soaked, and they can absorb over 10 times their weight.
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What The White Blush On Baby Carrots Really Means
There's nothing quite like the crunch of a carrot. However, are they still safe to eat when coated in white blush? Actually, yes, baby carrots are still good.
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The Scientific Reason Water Tastes Better When You're Thirsty
Water has a notoriously boring taste, but if you're extra thirsty and haven't had water all day, that first hydrating sip is something extraordinary.
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