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Why Does My Gas Smell So Much

Posted on October 9, 2023

Passing gas, farting, or cutting the cheese. No matter what you call it, everyone does it. On some days, people fart more than others. And on other days, farts are smellier — and those days can be embarrassing. But what causes the smell to change? In this article, we search for answers to some of Continue Reading »

How To Make Scrambled Eggs

Posted on September 27, 2023

1. Gather ingredients To make scrambled eggs for two, you’ll need 4 to 6 eggs, 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk (figure 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg), and salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley and other herbs add flavor and visual appeal, but they’re completely optional. 2. Break some eggs Crack Continue Reading »

How To Remove Corn Silk Easily

Posted on September 27, 2023

What Is Corn Silk? Corn silk is the fine weave of wiry fibers that hide just below the leaves, or husks, on an ear of corn. They grow as the ear grows, often sticking up from the tip of the ear of corn, forming a pouf of sorts. Grabbing those extended silks can actually help Continue Reading »

Seven Unhealthy Juices To Avoid

Posted on September 21, 2023

1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail   PER SERVING (8 FL OZ): 110 calories, 0 g fat, 45 mg sodium, 28 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 25 g sugar (23 g added sugar), 0 g protein   Anytime you see the word “cocktail” in the product name, that’s a red flag, says Nanavati. Unlike other Continue Reading »

Does Sriracha Go Bad?

Posted on September 14, 2023

In short, yes — all food goes bad eventually. But fear not, sriracha has an extremely long shelf life, so it’s much more likely that you’ll use it all before any spoilage occurs. This means that an open bottle of sriracha is totally okay in the fridge for up to three years! Sriracha is made Continue Reading »

Nine Jewish Things About Pomegranites

Posted on September 9, 2023

1. The Pomegranate Is One of Israel’s “Seven Species.” The pomegranate is one of the seven species of Israel (along with wheat, barley, grapes, figs, olives, and dates) listed in the Torah in Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). 2. Pomegranates Traditionally Symbolize Fertility and Love. In Jewish tradition, pomegranates are a symbol of fertility and love, winning them frequent mention Continue Reading »

How Is Neufchâtel Different From Cream Cheese?

Posted on September 6, 2023

What Is Neufchâtel Cheese? The original creation of Neufchâtel is traced back to 6th century France, titled for a small town of the same name in Normandy. Some research states that Neufchâtel is, in fact, the oldest known cheese in France. The unripened French cheese is made with cow’s milk and traditionally will be allowed Continue Reading »

What’s the Difference Between Mayo and Miracle Whip?

Posted on September 5, 2023

Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip are extremely similar in composition. They’re used in nearly identical applications, yet people seem to be firmly in one camp or the other. Why is this? First, let’s look at classic mayonnaise. As far as we know, this combination of egg yolks and acid emulsified by oil was thought up by Continue Reading »

The Difference Between Corned Beef And Pastrami

Posted on August 28, 2023

What’s the difference between… Pastrami vs. corned beef The deli counter is full of pressing questions — because while you may have some vague understanding that pastrami and corned beef are two different things, and that one might be better than the other, you may be stuck on the how or why. Here are the major points of differentiation between the two, Continue Reading »

How To Make An Egg Cream

Posted on August 17, 2023

Ingredients For the chocolate syrup:  6 ounces (200 g) good-quality bittersweet or milk chocolate, coarsely chopped ⅔ cup (160 ml) boiling water ⅔ cup (160 ml) 1:1 simple syrup For the egg cream: 1½ ounces (45 ml) chocolate syrup 3 ounces (90 ml) milk of your choice (dairy or nondairy) 6 ounces (175 ml) chilled Continue Reading »