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If you want to keep your starter healthy and ready for dough making, you absolutely need to feed it regularly -- and the right amount. Here's how.
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The Reason Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Is So Popular
Delicious, dynamic, and versatile, Cabernet Sauvignon also ages incredibly well due to its high acidity levels, making it a great choice for cellaring. -
The Origins Of Fast Food In The Ancient Roman Empire
While any Californian can tell you In-N-Out was the first modern drive-thru burger joint, fast food actually has its roots in none other than Ancient Rome. -
TikTok's Toaster Quesadilla Is An Easy Craving Buster
Making quesadillas at home can turn into one big mess, but there's an easier way to do it - just use your toaster. Here's how to do it, avoiding any spills. -
A Fork Is All You Need To Easily Peel Shrimp
Buying shell-on shrimp is always a better value but it can be intimidating to think about all the work that goes into peeling them - unless you use a fork. -
Why Coffee Cost A Penny During The Enlightenment Period
We may lament the price of coffee today, but it was once one of the cheapest beverages available, and that affordability fueled the Age of Enlightenment. -
The Long Step You Can Skip When Making Homemade Tater Tots
Tater tots are famously found in the freezer section, but making them at home isn't as intimidating as it seems; especially when you use your microwave. -
The Marketing Ploy Behind The UK's Beans On Toast
You've likely heard about Britain's great love of beans on toast, but did you know the ones responsible for said love affair were actually American? -
The Best Drinks To Serve With Lobster Tails
Lobster tails, with their delicate sweetness, subtle brininess, and rich buttery flavor, pair well with white wine, citrusy beer, and bright or salty cocktails. -
What Is A 'Dirty Dump' Cocktail?
You may have seen the term dirty dump floating around on social media or overheard it at your local watering hole, but what does it really mean? -
Disco Fries Are Like Poutine With An Italian Twist
Poutine is a well-recognized dish in Canada but did you know there's an American counterpart? In New Jersey the combo of ingredients is known as disco fries. -
The Technique That Makes Moo Goo Gai Pan Superior To Your Standard Stir-Fry
Velveting is a cooking technique that tenderizes and imparts a silky texture to meat by marinating it in a mixture of alkaline ingredients before cooking. -
Don't Believe The Myth That Figs Are Fruit
While figs may be considered fruits in the culinary world, botanically, they're actually flowers. And not just any type of flower but syconium. -
Cashews Actually Aren't A Nut At All
Your bag of mixed nuts may actually be lying to you -- if it contains cashews (or peanuts, almonds, or pistachios), then it's not solely nuts. -
The Best Type Of Wood To Use For Smoking Brisket
Whether it's your first time smoking a brisket or you just want to try something new, you should absolutely be using this one type of wood to smoke your meat. -
How To Rescue Limp Celery And Return It To Its Former Glory
There's nothing more disappointing than when your celery has gone limp, but don't despair. While it takes 24 hours, you can restore celery to its crunchy glory. -
The Science Behind Why Shrimp Changes Color As It Cooks
The colorful transformation of shrimp is caused by a single chemical reaction, and learning about it might make you leave the shells on next time you cook them. -
What To Do When Your Wine Is Full Of Broken Cork Pieces
So you go to open your bottle of wine, but it crumbles into your bottle. What do you do? Do you have to dump? Thankfully, no, you can save the wine. -
Why Is Fish Not Considered Meat During Lent?
Learn why Catholics abstain from meat on certain days during Lent, but not fish, plus some surprisingly examples of animals that are classified as fair game. -
The Italian Faux Pas Bobby Flay Breaks For Great Pasta
Chef Bobby Flay does not shy away from pairing seafood and cheese together in pasta dishes - even if it's not traditional in Italian cooking. -
The Secret To Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
If you're planning on crisping up your chicken wings in your air fryer, you need to focus on the chicken skin and get it cooked to perfection. -
Martha Stewart's Timing Advice For Golden Brown Pie Crust
Making pie crust can be tough work, but Martha Stewart's simple advice for baking the best pie can help you avoid a mushy, soggy, underbaked result. -
The Simple Coating You Need For Powerfully Crunchy Cucumbers
If you're making a batch of cucumber salad, or even just pre-slicing your cukes, you need to try this easy marinade to ensure your veg stays crunchy. -
Can You Freeze Cooked Rice?
Whether you accidentally made too much or are simply batch cooking for meal prep, freezing extra rice is a great way to ensure it stays safe to eat. -
The Brisket Cut For The Best Barbecue, According To Aaron Franklin
There are three types of brisket: whole (also called the packer cut), the flat, and the point. But which is the best to throw onto the grill for barbecue? -
The Stirring Mistake That Ruins Mac And Cheese's Texture
If your mac and cheese didn't turn out well -- the noodles were clumped or the sauce broke -- it might be because you stirred the dish too much as it cooked. -
The Difference Between Brunoise And Small Dice Knife Cuts
Small dice knife cuts, aka macédoine cuts, may seem similar to brunoise cuts, but brunoise are about half the size of the average small dice.