Gone are the days of picking wild berries and popping them straight in your mouth for the freshest taste ever. We know too much now about potential contaminants, whether naturally occurring or via commercial production practices. This forces us to…
The urge to put the lid down on a dirty grill to hide the greasy grates after a barbecue is real. Who wants to clean the barbie while everyone else is enjoying their succulent grilled chicken and juicy ribeye? While…
Silicone cookware can be a godsend in the kitchen. Nonstick silicone baking mats make it easy to clean up even the stickiest caramel messes; silicone ice cube trays give amateur cocktails a professional touch. But the innovative material has downsides:…
The Dutch oven may be one of, if not, the most significant pots to cook in. Make your spicy buttermilk fried chicken or simple roasted pork loin in one of these enameled pots, and rest assured you are going to…
When you buy a bunch of asparagus at the grocery store, it tends to look bright and vibrant. While it usually doesn’t appear to be covered with dirt, that doesn’t mean you should forego cleaning the spears — or any…
If you want to take your chocolate fondue recipe to the next level, serve it from a fountain. The silky, smooth liquid chocolate flowing from the canopies draws everyone towards it excited to dip their treats. But while it’s great…
Cooking is a great way to de-stress but if the thought of cleaning your kitchen after enjoying your meal gives you anxiety, you need this tip: make a soapy marinade in your sink to soak dishes in, and dinner cleanup…
Aluminum foil, a veritable kitchen staple, has revolutionized the way we cook, store, and preserve food. Several historical factors are responsible for this. First of all, production amped up prior to the 1940s, but perhaps most interestingly, that was right…
Cooking with turmeric can be a delicious, creative, and healthful experience — but while it might help your brain and heart, home cooks know all too well that your clothing, countertops, dishes, and hands aren’t safe from the spice’s golden…
Soda pop is good for more than sipping. Sure, you may already know that you can make a Coca-Cola layer cake, but there might be plenty of things you didn’t know about soda, including the fact that you can use…