Why The Origin Of Monterey Jack Cheese's Name Is So Sad
Did you know there is a Jack behind the Monterey Jack name? But who or what that is is hard to pin down, and the story is darker than you would expect.
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The Key To Drinking Coffee Like A Pro Is To Sip It Like Wine
Coffee isn't what it used to be, and with so many unique roasts and blends, it's time to start giving it the appreciation you give wine. Sip it like a pro.
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15 Interesting Foods You Should Be Throwing In The Dehydrator
Dehydrating is a great way to increase a food's shelf life as well as a good meal prep method. So, here are 15 foods you should be putting in the dehydrator.
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How A Vegetable Peeler Can Help Easily Spread Butter In Just A Swipe
If you keep your butter in the fridge, it won't be ready to spread at a moment's notice. Unless of course, you have a vegetable peeler.
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The Restaurant Etiquette Rule You Shouldn't Break When Splitting The Check
Splitting a check between a group of people can be fraught with miscommunication and, worst of all, can breaking restaurant etiquette.
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The Rarest Pasta In The World Requires A 20-Mile Hike To Eat It
The rarest pasta in the world is made by only a handful of people, and you have to survive a 20-mile hike just to get a bowl of it.
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The Reason Restaurants Use Red Light To Amplify The Dining Experience
Recently there's been an emergence of red lighting in restaurants to elevate the ambiance. The reason it works is not happenstance; psychology has answers.
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What It Was Like To Go To The First Starbucks
While Starbucks is now a global brand, the first Starbucks store was very different. Read on as we take a trip back to the first Starbucks.
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You Already Own The Perfect Container For Transporting Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a great pick to bring to a potluck or picnic, but transporting them can be tricky. Here's a hack using the perfect container you already have.
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How To Tell When Your Yogurt Has Gone Bad
Determining if your yogurt has gone bad isn't as simple as checking the best-by or use-by date. Here's how to really tell if your yogurt has gone bad.
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How Paper Towels Can Keep Your Salad Greens Fresh All Week Long
Most people settle for keeping salad greens in the crisper drawer of their fridge, but there's a better way to keep them fresh. You just need a paper towel.
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6 Mistakes You're Making When It Comes To Banana Bread
If your banana bread ended up gummy, tough, or flavorless, you might have fallen prey to some very common mistakes. Here's what to avoid next time you bake.
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Giada De Laurenttiis' Go-To Dish To Repurpose Leftover Spaghetti
Have a big pot of spaghetti, and don't have any idea what to do with it? Giada De Laurenttiis has the answer, her go-to recipe for leftover spaghetti.
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Salt Spray Is The Secret Ingredient Everyone Should Have In Their Kitchen
Usually you think of salt spray as something you experience at the beach. But bottled salt spray can be found in the kitchen, and it's a helpful cooking tool.
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Actually, McDonald's Didn't Invent The Iconic Chicken Nugget
McDonald's McNuggets have become the representative (maybe even the standard) of all chicken nuggets, but the company didn't invent the now iconic menu item.
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The Saucy Ingredient That Will Level Up Homemade Lasagna
While lasagna made with ricotta can be tasty, if you want to upgrade this pasta dish the next time you make it, you need to add a particular sauce instead.
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9 Innovative Ways You Should Be Using Leftover Watermelon Rinds
Next time you're done with a watermelon, save the rinds. From jams to curry, try these 9 innovative ways of using leftover watermelon rinds.
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The Key To Impossibly Crisp Fish Is All In The Flour
If you want light and crunchy fried fish, don't worry so much about your breading and frying techniques. Look at the flour you're putting into the batter.
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Anything Can Be A Dip If You Put Your Mind To It
Dips are a must-have when you're entertaining guests, and they're also easy to whip up using any ingredients you have on hand. Here's what you need to know.
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The Best Way To Clean Your Oven May Seem Like The Most Daunting
Cleaning you oven can be a real pain. It's something we all try to avoid. Unfortunately, the best time to do it, is when it seems the least appealing.
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Why You Shouldn't Use Your Oven's Convection Setting For Baking
Does your oven have a convection setting? The setting can be useful for fish or roasts, but you'll want to avoid using it for baking.
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Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Paris Restaurant Is An Absolute Classic
In a city filled to the brim with Michelin-starred dining experiences, one restaurant in particular was marked by Bourdain as a must-see.
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Why You Should Always Chill Your Cookie Dough
It might feel like chilling your cookie dough for a bit before you bake is a step you can skip without consequence, but that's not the case.
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The Most Expensive Watermelon In The World Is Worth Over $6000
It's true, the most expensive watermelon in the world is worth over $6000. Here's where you can find this kind of melon, and why it can be so expensive.
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Gordon Ramsay's Hack For Cutting Onions Will Keep You Tear-Free
Considering the flavor they add, it's no wonder we throw onions in nearly everything. But it's not so easy to see when you're teary eyed from cutting them.
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The Best Way To Store Fresh Berries Requires No Fancy Equipment
Berries have a relatively short shelf life, which means they never last as long as we'd like them to. But all you need to keep them fresh is a paper towel.
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The Laborious Reason Maple Syrup Is So Expensive
Maple syrup has a unique flavor that can't be faked so why do people still buy the imitation stuff? That's easy to answer: real maple syrup is super expensive.
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