The Reason Your Sourdough Starter Might Be Failing
For those of us just starting our sourdough journeys, we may accidentally be killing off our starter by overlooking this important aspect of fermenting.
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Sparkling Water Is The Best Budget Meat Tenderizer
It may sound strange to those who've never done it before, but using sparkling water (or even soda) as a marinade is a great way to tenderize meat.
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For The Chewiest Cookies, Skip The Granulated Sugar
While some may like a crispy cookie, if you prefer yours to be delightfully chewy, you need to skip the granulated or white sugar for this easy swap.
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For The Best Baked Potatoes Of Your Life, Try A Salt Water Brine
Do you want your baked potato to have crunchy skin that's perfectly salty all over? Of course you do. You need to brine your tots before they go in the oven.
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The 2 Countries That Produce Most Of The World's Mustard
When you hear mustard, you likely think of hotdogs, giant pretzels, or maybe even a honey-mustard dressing, but the origins of your sauce might surprise you.
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The Water Trick That Gets Cakes Out Of Bundt Pans Easily
Do your cakes often get stuck in your bundt pan? It's a common problem, but one that has a shockingly simple solution. Just soak the pan in some hot water.
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The Toxic Red Flag To Look Out For With Vintage Dinnerware
That beautiful antique pitcher of green glass? Grandma's old blue casserole dish? Your dinnerware might be leeching toxic chemicals into your food.
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Too Many Ripe Avocados? Freeze Them Whole For The Best Results
There is a sweet balance between just perfectly ripe avocados and avocados that have entered zombie territory. To preserve them, try the freezer.
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The Easiest Substitutes For Cocoa Powder In A Pinch
You're in the middle of a recipe, and disaster strikes: You're out of cocoa powder! Thankfully, there are some quick alternatives to save the day.
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Make Tarts Upside Down For Extra-Caramelized Toppings
You've heard of pineapple upside-down cake, but that same technique can be applied to many kinds of tarts for a perfectly caramelized and crisp top.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Ordering Anything With Raw Sprouts
Raw sprouts are nutritious, delicious, and they just might give you food-borne illness. To avoid a trip to the doctor's, skip the raw sprouts.
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The Most Nutritious Bread Options At Subway
Sometimes, we just want a quick, easy bite, but we still want to make sure that bite is as nutritious as possible. Here are your best bets for bread at Subway.
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What Does Confit Really Mean?
It's a centuries-old dish, full of deeply rich flavors and succulent meat that's so decadent you remember when left your body and floated to Pleasure Town.
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Your Unopened Red Wine Lasts Longer Than You Think
So you've got an unopen bottle of red wine and it's past its prime, so you're afraid it's got to go. Well, if stored correctly, it lasts longer than you think.
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How Cane Sugar, Or Sucanat, Gets Its Golden Hue
Sucanat, aka sugar cane natural, has a wonderful golden color to it that's similar to brown sugar, but not quite the same. Where does this color come from?
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Why You Can't Use Instant Oats To Make Oat Milk
Oat milk is on the rise, but as prices soar, many of us are trying to make our own. So why does it keep turning out gummy? That's because of instant oats.
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Tahini Doesn't Always Need To Be Refrigerated
Tahini, a deliciously creamy and complex sesame paste, like other pantry staples, can just stay in your pantry rather than moving to the fridge after opening.
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The Nut With The Most Protein Per Serving
If you're looking for a cheap but delicious way to add a little protein to your diet, all you need to do is get this inexpensive nut, err, legume.
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Gordon Ramsay Doesn't Season His Wings, According To TikTok
There are plenty of ways to make delicious and satisfying chicken wings, but Gordon Ramsay falls short. Sure, they look beautiful, but there's not enough salt.
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How To Fix The Bitter Taste In Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a delightful citrus that's popular for breakfast, in a salad for lunch, or eaten with cheese as dessert. But how can you tone down the bitterness?
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Can You Still Eat Super Wrinkly Peppers?
So you've discovered a pepper in the back of the fridge that you squirreled away a week ago and now it's wrinkly. Is it still safe to eat? Actually, yes.
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The Ingredient Ina Garten Adds For Better Reheated Chicken
There may be a million ways to reheat chicken, but Ina Garten has the absolute best tip to help impart even more flavor to the meat with things you likely have.
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The Best Spot In Your Refrigerator To Store A Salad
Sure, we all know it's best to eat our salads ASAP, but maybe we just wanna do a little meal prep -- or we made extra. Just keep it in this part of the fridge.
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When To Use Name-Brand Vs Generic Butter
There are many types of butter available to buy at the store, but there are some rules to know when you want to use name-brand or generic varieties.
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The Best Way To Store Bell Peppers So They Last Longer
There's nothing worse than reaching for an ingredient only to find it's gone bad. To avoid spoiled bell peppers, here's how you should store them.
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The Difference Between Broccoli And Cauliflower, Beyond Color
Broccoli and cauliflower look similar, and while they're in the same family, they couldn't be more different. Aside from how they taste, their nutrition varies.
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Do Whole Foods Still Count If They're Canned Or Frozen?
If you are adhering to or considering switching to a whole-food diet, you might be left wondering whether or not canned and frozen produce counts as whole food.
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