Today is November 22, 2024 / /
Today is November 22, 2024 / /
Why Do People Wash Their Chicken? To state the obvious, people wash chicken out of a perceived need to clean it. In modern times, this can be driven by the desire to remove microorganisms like bacteria, but even before people knew of the existence of these invisible germs, it often made sense to wash meats Continue Reading »
Roasted potatoes might seem like such a basic dish, you don’t even need a recipe. We agree, which is why we’re here to share a technique instead of a recipe. After all, the ingredients needed are very standard: yellow potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic, and some aromatics. What gives this “special” roasted potato dish its high status (besides over 100 Continue Reading »
What Is Sour Cream? Sour cream is commonplace in the kitchen, (you can even make it yourself) but fans of this everyday dairy product rarely know what it’s made of. Sour cream is produced when lactic-acid culture is added to cream. This “souring” process yields the tart, jiggly substance you know and love (especially when it’s Continue Reading »
Where You Should Store Mayonnaise Let’s get one thing out of the way: We know that the conventional thinking is that mayo should be stored in the pantry unopened and the fridge once opened. But here’s the thing—that’s not your only option. A 2016 report put out by the global information company NPD Group claimed that contrary Continue Reading »
What Are Meyer Lemons? Meyer lemons were first brought to the United States from Beijing, China, in the early 20th century. They are named after Frank N. Meyer, a United States Department of Agriculture employee who identified the plant while in China and brought them back to the States. Up until that point Meyer lemons Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons honey ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 large carrots, cut into large matchsticks ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 green onions, sliced Local Offers 00000 Change Oops! We cannot find any ingredients on sale near you. Do we have the correct zip code? ADVERTISEMENT Directions Gather all ingredients. Bring Continue Reading »
What Is a Ribeye Steak? Ribeye, as the name suggests, comes from the rib section (ribs nine through eleven, to be exact) of the cow. Once cut, the rib bone remains attached (hence the name bone-in ribeye) bringing with it a good amount of fat from the ribs. This bone is then sometimes removed. This Continue Reading »
Chili peppers hold a ton of heat, mostly in the seeds and membranes, from the alkaloid oil capsaicin. This oil spreads like wild fire (literally) along whatever it touches, and water won’t help in the slightest. A good rule of thumb is to always wear gloves when cutting a hot pepper, and if you don’t have any Continue Reading »
The Fresh Egg Water Test Fill a bowl with water, and carefully place an egg on top. If the egg sinks like a stone, laying down on its side, it’s still very fresh! If it sinks but doesn’t lay flat—and instead it kind of stands up, wobbling—your egg is OK and probably just right for hard-boiling. Egg salad, anyone? If Continue Reading »
How Mint Tricks the Body Into Cooling Down Mint is a magical plant. There are several different ways it works to make us feel cooler and more refreshed. The Menthol of It All Mint leaves contain the compound menthol, which gives it its characteristic refreshing and cooling sensation (especially peppermint). When you consume mint or mint-flavored Continue Reading »
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