Today is December 25, 2024 / /
Today is December 25, 2024 / /
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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