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There are many types of whisks, but balloon whisks and French whisks are the most common. They look similar but serve very different functions.
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Think Beyond Your Basic Board: Introducing Charcuterie Cones
If you've mastered the art of arranging delicious cheese boards, it's time to elevate your game with the next trendy way to serve charcuterie: in cones. -
How To Order A Starbucks Frappuccino That Tastes Like A Wendy's Frosty
For fans of the Wendy's Frosty, these custom Starbucks Frappuccinos are sure to please, and can even be ordered in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more. -
The Reason The Milk In Your Scalloped Potatoes Is Curdling
Just when you think you've perfected your scalloped potatoes, your sauce breaks and the milk curdles. Why does this happen? Well, it comes down to fat and heat. -
What To Check On The Label Before Buying Canned Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes that are steam peeled and free of additives remain the most intact, colorful, and closest to the texture of fresh tomatoes you can find. -
The Plastic Wrap Hack To Keep Stuffed Fridges Clean
If you hate scrubbing sticky messes and stains off of your fridge shelves, use this preventative plastic wrap trick to make cleanup much easier. -
How To Order Cloying Starbucks Drinks Half-Sweet
If you find Starbucks drink way too sweet, ask for these order modifications that can cut the sweetness of flavored lattes, Frappuccinos, and more. -
The Red Flag To Watch Out For When Buying Grocery Store Sushi
You're craving sushi, and you see a display of prepackaged sushi at the grocer's. Do you buy it and risk it all? You can if that sushi passes certain checks. -
Store-Bought Salsa Is The Easy Shortcut To Great Guacamole
Guacamole can be a pain to make yourself with all the prepping of ingredients. But, if you want an easy shortcut, use store-bought salsa as your base. -
The Twisted Origin Behind The Pretzel's Iconic Shape
The beloved pretzel's story is as twisted as the shape of the snack itself. Here's its origins, from 610 A.D. all the way up to current day. -
Why Aldi Requires A Quarter To Unlock Carts
Some customers be frustrated by having to carry a quarter to access Aldi's shopping carts, but the reason for this policy is actually quite clever. -
Why Red Lobster Was Forced To Raise Prices On Its Endless Shrimp Deal
Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp deal was obviously designed to get customers in the door, but there's a big reason why the chain ultimately changed its tune. -
Saganaki: The Fried Greek Cheese You Need To Try Yesterday
Move aside gyros and baklava. Saganaki is the amazing Greek food you need to know, a delicious fried cheese that's great with a number of toppings. -
The Toxic Ingredient That Changed The Microwave Popcorn Industry
This controversial ingredient in microwave popcorn caused a health scandal of gigantic proportions, but it can still be found in a host of food products. -
What Company Makes Starbucks' Cake Pops?
You might not know that Starbucks doesn't make its own cake pops, and the company they actually come from has unique values that make its treats even sweeter. -
The Reason Some Canned Goods Have Pull Tabs And Others Don't
If you've ever wondered why a lot of canned foods lack easy-open pull tabs, considering how convenient they are, the answer is surprisingly complex. -
The Best Type Of Oats To Use For Oatmeal Cookies
Instant, steel-cut, and rolled oats all work in most oatmeal-based recipes, but there's a good reason why only one of these is the best choice for cookies. -
The Etiquette Rule To Remember When Ordering Water At Starbucks
Starbucks is nice enough to offer free water, so as a customer, you should learn when and how to properly order it to make things easier for your barista. -
Why Restaurants Need To Charge A No-Show Reservation Fee
If you noticed that a restaurant charged a no-show fee when booking a reservation, there's a big reason behind this and it has to do with customer turnover. -
Why Your Homemade Ice Cream Isn't Freezing
If your homemade ice cream doesn't freeze right and turns out soft or soupy, these ingredient- and equipment-related hiccups might be to blame. -
Can You Ask For Latte Art At A Starbucks?
If you've ever enjoyed receiving latte art on your cup of coffee at a local cafe, you might be wondering if Starbucks can do the same. We have the sccop. -
The Paper Bag Hack To Revive Stale Muffins
When muffins turn dry, crumbly, and stale, you can use little more than a paper bag to restore some of their moisture, as well as a few other methods. -
Why You're More Likely To Find California Oranges In Florida Grocery Stores
If you've been to a shop in Florida, you may have seen oranges and assumed they came from the many local groves. But they most likely flew in from California. -
Save Canned Fruit Cocktail Syrup For A Tasty Ham Glaze
If you know how good pineapple tastes with ham, just imagine using some saved canned fruit cocktail syrup to make an even richer glaze for the meat. -
How To Order The Ultimate Decadent Hot Chocolate At Starbucks
While there's nothing wrong with the standard hot chocolate at Starbucks, for those looking for something truly decadent, here's what you can order. -
Why You Should Be Squeezing The Life Out Of Cooked Spinach
It sounds odd at first, but the secret to cooking spinach that isn't watery, limp, or mushy is to squeeze it hard, which can be done with a few easy methods. -
Why Starbucks Baristas Hate Making Iced Green Tea Lattes
Ordering an iced green tea latte at Starbucks means your drink is more likely to be clumpy, as the matcha powder might not fully incorporate into the milk.