The Unexpected Way Flour Can Revolutionize Homemade Frosting
It may seem unusual, but ermine or flour frosting is a classic recipe that is less sweet and more silky than other forms of buttercream, all thanks to flour.
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The Common Drink Mixer To Use For Glow In The Dark Cocktails
If you want to spice up your next big get together, look no further than adding this one ingredient to your cocktails for absolutely dazzling results.
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Why You're Having Trouble Melting Vegan Cheese (And How To Fix It)
Vegan cheese is a great dairy-free alternative, but it can be difficult to melt. We consulted with a pro to learn how to properly melt vegan cheese.
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Is Fish From The Great Lakes Safe To Eat?
The Great Lakes are infamous for their beauty and size, but is it safe to eat your fresh catch of the day? Here's what we know.
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The Blend Of Science And Real Dairy Behind American Cheese
We know American cheese isn't real cheese, but we love it anyway. It's a food created via science, but the classic melty orange squares do include real dairy.
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Here's How Long Kefir Will Last After Opening
Kefir, a delicious probiotic drink that strongly resembles yogurt, has a limited lifespan, especially once it's been opened. Here's when you should toss it.
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How Are Chives Different From Green Onions?
The slender, green, shoot-topped plants known as chives and green onions are often spoken of and used interchangeably. What's the difference between them?
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How Is Eggnog Actually Safe To Drink?
Eggnog is a holiday classic enjoyed by young and old alike, but it contains raw eggs, notoriously susceptible to salmonella. Just how is it safe?
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How Dry Ice Can Help You Get The Perfect Sear On Meats And Seafood
While it may seem unusual or tricky (it is), using dry ice is one of the most efficient ways to get a good crust on your meat without overcooking it.
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The Cooler Mistake That's Ruining Your Chilled Drinks
Keeping your drinks cold with an ice cooler is a party essential, but you may be making a mistake that means your drinks don't stay as cold as they could.
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Rolled Vs Steel Cut: The Difference Between These Oats
There are many types of oats out in the world. Two of the most popular, steel cut and rolled oats, differ in their cooking methods and nutrition.
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Why Carbonated Drinks Taste So Good
There's some science involved with carbonated drinks, which are formulated a little bit differently to compensate for the effects of all those bubbles.
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The Latest Cucumber Recall Is Impacting 26 States
Cucumbers grown in Mexico and distributed by SunFed Produce are being recalled due to Salmonella and were sold in these 26 states and five Canadian provinces.
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Why Are Some Butters More Yellow Than Others?
A wide variety of butters are available for your cooking needs. But have you ever noticed that some butters are more yellow than others? Let us explain.
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How To Decarbonate A Drink With One Sweet Addition
Whether you simply don't like bubbles or they hurt your stomach, there are easy ways to decarbonate a drink when you're out to eat or at home.
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The Simple Rule You Should Always Follow When Cooking With Fresh Herbs
While they have the same names, dried and fresh herbs are as different as they can possibly be, including when you should add them to our dish as it cooks.
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The Science Behind Why Cheese Sweats Happen
Have you experienced the cheese sweats, also known as gustatory sweating, when enjoying a delicious hunk of cheddar? We've got the answer as to why.
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The Color Rule To Follow When Picking The Most Delicious Strawberries
We all know to thump a watermelon to check if it's ripe, but there's never been a similar commonplace rule for strawberries, until now.
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Why Is The Texture Of Cottage Cheese Always So Inconsistent?
Sometimes the curds are small, sometimes big -- sometimes the cheese is super wet, other times, dry. Just why is cottage cheese's texture so inconsistent?
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What Do Grocery Stores Actually Do With Recalled Food?
Every year, hundreds of products are recalled, resulting in millions of pounds of food waste. But where precisely does that food go once it's returned?
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What Type Of Alcohol Is Moonshine, Exactly?
Moonshine, white lightning, rot gut -- whatever you call it, it's typically distilled at home and produces a clear liquor, but what is that liquor exactly?
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Will Eating Bourbon Balls Actually Give You A Buzz?
Bourbon balls, as their name implies, contain real bourbon, but how much? Can you actually get drunk while eating these traditional Southern delights?
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What Are The Best And Worst Fish For Frying?
Practically everything tastes better deep fried, but there are exceptions. That's why we consulted a fishmonger to explain which fish fry best.
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You're Better Off Buying Green Bananas. Here's Why
Sure, yellow bananas are convenient the day you buy them, but they very quickly become too ripe to eat. Avoid a squishy, overly brown fate by buying green.
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Almond Bark Vs White Chocolate: What's The Difference?
Almond bark and white chocolate look nearly identical. However, there are some key differences that make them each better for certain dishes and recipes.
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The Difference Between Using Chicken Broth Vs Stock In Gravy
When you're in a pinch, broth and stock can both be used to flesh out homemade gravy, but you should use each one in slightly different circumstances.
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Does An 'Organic' Label On Milk Actually Mean Anything?
With all the different types of milk and diet trends, it can be difficult to keep up with labels -- when it comes to milk, does organic actually mean anything?
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