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  • jar of caramel sauce with spoon

    What Are The Differences Between Caramel And Toffee?

    As with many things in life, the differences between caramel and toffee fall in a gray area. However, caramel is usually soft while toffee is a brittle.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville October 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • shredded cheese in bowl

    Ever Wonder What The Powdered Substance On Shredded Cheese Is?

    The powdered substance on shredded cheese is included to prevent the contents from sticking together and to absorb excess moisture, which helps prevent molding.

    By Jack Rose October 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Baked potatoes on a plate

    Can And Should You Freeze Baked Potatoes?

    Baked potatoes make a fantastic lunch, dinner, or even snack -- but they can take forever to bake. Can you prepare them in advance and freeze them?

    By Jordyn Stone September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Soft slice of citrus cake

    Xanthan Gum Is A Key Ingredient For Pillowy Gluten-Free Cakes

    One of the problems with gluten-free baking is your goods falling (or crumbling) apart thanks to how gluten holds things together. Xanthan gum fixes that.

    By Crystal Antonace September 25th, 2024 Read More
  • A sack of yellow potatoes

    The Simple Reason Potatoes Are Actually Considered Vegetables

    Potatoes are often swapped in for grains and breads in a meal but they are actually considered a vegetable for this very simple reason.

    By Alejandra Arevalo September 24th, 2024 Read More
  • different canned meats and fish on brown background

    How Long Does Unopened Canned Meat Really Last For?

    So long as your canned goods are unopened and unblemished, you might think they'll last forever. Unfortunately, there is a finite lifespan to canned meat.

    By Katie Moore September 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate bar in pieces

    How Much Cocoa Liquor Is Actually In A Milk Chocolate Bar?

    Not to be confused with chocolate liqueur, cocoa liquor are ground cocoa solids, aka cacao nibs. But just how much goes into a bar of milk chocolate?

    By Lili Kim September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • A rosy ahi tuna steak on cutting board

    What To Look For When Buying Ahi Tuna

    If you're splurging on some delicious and vibrantly red ahi tuna, you're going to want to be sure it's top quality. Here's how you do just that.

    By Jack Rose September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Juicy sliced steak on a wood board

    Steak Temperature Terms That Don't Actually Mean Anything

    When ordering steak at a fine dining establishment, make sure you use one of the five official doneness designations to avoid any confusion.

    By Sharon Rose September 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Jars of pickles

    Pickle Brine Is An Underrated Hydration Powerhouse

    Do you get muscle cramps when you work out? Looking for an easy hangover cure? Pickle juice is the powerhouse of hydration that you need in your life.

    By Khyati Dand September 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Plant-based bacon strips

    Whatever Happened To Umaro Foods After Shark Tank?

    Umaro Foods produce a unique take on bacon -- made out of sustainably harvested seaweed. It's great for the environment, but how did it fare with the Sharks?

    By L Valeriote September 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Maple leaf with bottle and bowl of syrup

    What Makes Grade A And Grade B Maple Syrup Different?

    Maple syrup comes in various different grades, but those grades don't actually denote quality -- rather, these detail color and flavor of the syrup.

    By Jack Rose September 16th, 2024 Read More
  • A pile of limes with a cut lime on top

    Standard Vs Key Limes: What's The Difference?

    Standard and key limes look alike and seem like they'd be interchangeable but are they? Here's the key differences in size, texture, and taste.

    By Rachel Dennis September 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Opened can of corn in front a colorful background

    Can You Store Opened Canned Goods In The Fridge?

    Sometimes, you just can't get through an entire can of something in one meal, but how do you store it? Can you just stick it right into the fridge, can and all?

    By Lexi Whitehead September 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman washes bananas in a sink

    Why You Should Wash Your Bananas After Buying Them

    We all know that we need to wash our produce before we eat it -- but we often overlook this when it comes to bananas, and we really, really shouldn't.

    By Lexi Whitehead September 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Eagle-eye view of apples with bruises

    How Bruised Apples Really Do Spoil The Bunch

    Can one bruised apple really spoil the whole bunch? It turns out this is more than just an adage and there is science behind why this happens.

    By Rachel Dennis September 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Leftover pepperoni pizza in box

    The Science Behind Why Cold Pizza Tastes So Good

    You may have thought next-day, still-cold pizza is extra special, but it turns out that science actually agrees. Temperature impacts taste, smell, and more.

    By Adam Raphael September 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Mugshot of Al Capone

    Notorious Criminal Al Capone Might Be Behind Expiration Dates

    When you think of notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone, expiration dates probably don't come up -- unless you reflect on his involvement in the dairy industry.

    By Jordyn Stone September 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • A cooked lobster next to corn on the cob

    What Is The Green Stuff You See In Lobster?

    If you see green stuff in your lobster after you cook it a home, don't throw it away. It's actually a tasty delicacy prized in many parts of the world.

    By Rachel Dennis September 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Pan seared ahi tuna steak

    Ahi Vs Albacore Tuna: What Makes Them Different?

    Of all the kinds of tuna you can make culinary creations with, ahi and albacore tuna may be some of the most popular but what makes them different?

    By Horus Alas August 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Ahi tuna sushi nigiri

    For The Best Homemade Sushi, Dry-Cure Your Tuna First

    To elevate your experience the next time you want to make tuna sushi or sashimi at home, you need to try dry-curing the fish before you do anything else.

    By Jordyn Stone August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • A sandwich with canned tuna, egg, and avocado.

    Is Canned Tuna Cooked Or Raw?

    We've all been there, cracking open a can of tuna and dumping it mindlessly into our salad, but how safe is that? Is canned tuna actually already cooked?

    By Horus Alas August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • A Costco employee stacks steaks in a display case.

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Costco's Steaks

    There are so many great deals you can snag at Costco, but it's important to be informed about their specific types of steak before you buy one.

    By Horus Alas August 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Close up of actress Alicia Silverstone

    Did Alicia Silverstone Actually Eat Poisonous Fruit?

    Alicia Silverstone took to TikTok during a jaunt in London where she made a video of herself eating a strange tomato-like fruit, but what was it?

    By Sharon Rose August 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Persimmons on a wooden board

    How To Tell If A Persimmon Is Ripe

    The best way to tell if a persimmon is ripe is to know what type you have, look at its color, and then, in most cases, feel how soft the flesh is.

    By Khyati Dand August 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Fried chicken drumsticks in a bowl with dips

    The Best Flour To Use When Cooking Homemade Fried Chicken

    When it comes to frying proteins like chicken, not all types of flour are created equally. To get a truly crispy coating, use this one specific type.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt August 19th, 2024 Read More
  • plate of grilled ham steak

    What Part Of The Pig Is Ham Steak From?

    Ham steak is both ham and steak, but what does that even mean? Which part of the pig does ham steak actually come from, and how should you cook it?

    By Jack Rose August 19th, 2024 Read More
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