A Stainless Steel Straw Is The Perfect Gadget For Homemade Cocktails
Plastic straws are out and metal straws are in. Beyond just being eco-friendly, here's why a stainless steel straw is the perfect gadget for homemade drinks.
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Stories By Elena Valeriote
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French Toast Is Better With Oven-Roasted Bread
If you want the most perfect plate of French toast next time, use oven-roasted bread. It allows you to get a desired texture by letting bread soak up batter. -
The Tastiest Type Of Snack To Pair With Paloma Cocktails
If you want a citrusy take on a margarita, opt for a Paloma, where grapefruit is the star. When making this drink, here are the perfect snacks to pair with it. -
How To Cut And Eat Passion Fruit
You're likely no stranger to passion fruit in drinks or desserts, but have you ever eaten one whole? If not, we'll walk you through how to prepare and eat one. -
The Myth You Still Believe About Egg Carton Dates
Ah, the incredible edible egg - they're used in just about every cuisine and can transform a dish, but do you need to really worry about the date on the pack? -
What Are Long-Neck Avocados And Why Are They So Expensive?!
Typically weighing more than a pound each and stretching over 13 inches in length, long-neck avocados are sold at around $97 for three to five pounds. -
Up Your Margarita Game With Smoky Grilled Lemons
There's no better way to celebrate than with a margarita - that is, until you try a margarita that's been infused with caramelized grilled lemons. -
Global Warming Is Making Bakery Products Worse
In hotter conditions, dough can rise too quickly, resulting in bland flavors due to insufficient yeast development or even causing loaves to collapse. -
Rice Burgers Are A Must For Texture Enthusiasts
Do you like crunch? Food with a little bite and chew? Something you can really sink your teeth into? You need a rice burger, and you need one pronto! -
Slow Cook Your Pumpkin Guts For Decadently Sweet Butter
Pumpkin picking is part of the fun of autumn, but what do you do with all those pumpkin guts? Why, turn it into delicious pumpkin butter of course! -
Your Air Fryer Is The Key To Unspeakably Delicious Frozen Corn
It's easy to mess up frozen corn and end up with a sad, lifeless dish. To make such days a thing of the past, it's time to whip out your handy air fryer. -
Yemeni-Style Coffee Is Popping Up At Cafés Near You
Experience the rich flavors of Yemeni coffee, a centuries-old tradition. Learn here about the aromatic journey from an authentic cup of this delicious brew. -
The Best Way To Load Food In Your Freezer After Cleaning It
Don't let all that hard work go to waste after you've cleaned your freezer. Check out our tips on properly loading your food back into cold storage. -
The Cocktail Ordering Etiquette To Help You Get A Better Drink
Knowing the difference between well liquor and call drinks will help you get your cocktail your way the next time you're enjoying at night out at the bar. -
The Best Ingredient For Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you want your chocolate chip cookies to be ooey-gooey chewy delights, then you absolutely need to try this swap. Your cookies will never be the same. -
Caramelize Your Roast Chicken With Lemon Curd For Deep, Juicy Flavor
Want to really amp up the flavor and juiciness of your chicken while ensuring you get deliciously crispy skin, every time? You need lemon curd. -
The Benefits Of Separating Eggs Cold Vs. Room Temperature
Depending on what you're making, having some yolk in your egg white (or vice versa) could ruin your dish. This is why the temperature of your eggs is vital. -
It's Virtually Impossible To Zest An Already Juiced Lemon Or Lime
We've all been there: We're making lemon muffins, we get the juice, and then we see we need zest. Just try getting zest from a juiced fruit. It's impossible! -
The Best Type Of Rice To Make Creamy, Al Dente Pudding
Nothing is quite as disappointing as soggy, mushy rice pudding. To get that creamy consistency that still has some bite every time, you need to use this rice. -
How To Poach Eggs In Maple Syrup (And Why You Should)
For breakfast, brunch, or brinner, eggs poached in maple syrup are the sweet and savory addition your meal needs to really kick things up a notch. -
Why The Term 'Seedless Watermelon' Is A Bit Misleading
No one wants to crunch down on bitter black seeds, which is why seedless watermelon exists - or does it? Here's the truth about seedless watermelon. -
The Best Desserts Are Roasted In A Pizza Oven, Obviously
Anyone lucky enough to have a pizza oven knows the sky's the limit for a good pie - but how about a real pie? Yes, you can even make delicious dessert. -
Store Yeast In The Freezer To Keep It Fresh Exponentially Longer
No one wants expired yeast, which won't work the way you need it to, and your baked goods will suffer. That's why you should store your yeast in the freezer. -
The Windowpane Test To Tell When Dough Is Kneaded Just Right
Are you stuck on figuring out how to make sure you don't over-knead your dough while ensuring it's actually kneaded enough? Time to try the windowpane test. -
Take Your Butter's Temperature For The Best Bakes Of Your Life
Do your baked goods not turn out quite the way you were hoping? The answer may lie in the temperature of your butter. Time to get a digital thermometer. -
Should You Add Milk Or Water To Refried Beans? It Makes A Difference
The best preparation of refried beans is debated: Black or pinto beans? Water or milk? How you answer that last question makes a big difference in creaminess. -
Can You Eat Tomato Leaves?
Maybe you know a thing or two about tomatoes, but what about tomato leaves? Check out if and how you can incorporate them into your next meal.
