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 »
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 »
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