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  • Ahi tuna sushi nigiri

    For The Best Homemade Sushi, Dry-Cure Your Tuna First

    To elevate your experience the next time you want to make tuna sushi or sashimi at home, you need to try dry-curing the fish before you do anything else.

    By Jordyn Stone August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • A sandwich with canned tuna, egg, and avocado.

    Is Canned Tuna Cooked Or Raw?

    We've all been there, cracking open a can of tuna and dumping it mindlessly into our salad, but how safe is that? Is canned tuna actually already cooked?

    By Horus Alas August 25th, 2024 Read More
  • A Costco employee stacks steaks in a display case.

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Costco's Steaks

    There are so many great deals you can snag at Costco, but it's important to be informed about their specific types of steak before you buy one.

    By Horus Alas August 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Close up of actress Alicia Silverstone

    Did Alicia Silverstone Actually Eat Poisonous Fruit?

    Alicia Silverstone took to TikTok during a jaunt in London where she made a video of herself eating a strange tomato-like fruit, but what was it?

    By Sharon Rose August 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Persimmons on a wooden board

    How To Tell If A Persimmon Is Ripe

    The best way to tell if a persimmon is ripe is to know what type you have, look at its color, and then, in most cases, feel how soft the flesh is.

    By Khyati Dand August 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Fried chicken drumsticks in a bowl with dips

    The Best Flour To Use When Cooking Homemade Fried Chicken

    When it comes to frying proteins like chicken, not all types of flour are created equally. To get a truly crispy coating, use this one specific type.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt August 19th, 2024 Read More
  • plate of grilled ham steak

    What Part Of The Pig Is Ham Steak From?

    Ham steak is both ham and steak, but what does that even mean? Which part of the pig does ham steak actually come from, and how should you cook it?

    By Jack Rose August 19th, 2024 Read More
  • open can of salmon

    Is Canned Salmon Raw Or Cooked?

    Canned salmon is useful for varied recipes, from enhancing pasta dishes to making fish burgers. However, many people are unclear if it's cooked before canning.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed August 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Fluffy waffles with ice cream, blueberries, and mint

    The Extra Step That Makes The Lightest And Fluffiest Waffles

    While there's nothing wrong with popping a frozen waffle into the toaster for a quick breakfast, homemade waffles benefit from this one extra step.

    By Kirsten Magas August 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Stacked jars of frozen Talenti gelato

    Why Are Talenti Gelato Jars So Hard To Open?

    If you've been personally victimized by a jar of Talenti Gelato, you're not alone. Across social media, reports keep flooding in about stubborn jars.

    By Sharon Rose August 17th, 2024 Read More
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    Waterdrop X16 Reverse Osmosis System

    Waterdrop Filter: Your Budget-Friendly Solution For Pure Water

    Waterdrop Filter Tankless RO systems use reverse osmosis to filter out 99% of contaminants in your drinking water. They are also sleek and easy to maintain.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed August 16th, 2024 Read More
  • broken bar of white chocolate on pink background

    If White Chocolate Isn't Really Chocolate, Then What Is It?

    White chocolate looks like regular chocolate and tastes like it too, so then what is it? Here's how it's made and why it can't be classified the same way.

    By Mary Cate McMillon August 16th, 2024 Read More
  • leafy greens on a plate

    Can You Still Eat A Salad If A Few Lettuce Leaves Are Wilted?

    It's almost inevitable. You open your new container of salad greens, and what greets you? A few slimy, gross pieces. Is the whole thing safe to eat?

    By Emily Zogbi August 16th, 2024 Read More
  • three vanilla ice cream cones melting in hands

    The Gross Reality Of Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines

    Before you go out and enjoy your next batch of soft serve ice cream from your local joint, make sure you understand the potential risks involved.

    By Emily Zogbi August 14th, 2024 Read More
  • A dented can

    Can You Eat Food From Dented Canned Goods?

    No one wants to toss a can of food they'd been planning on using, but when are dented cans safe for consumption and when should they be tossed?

    By Khyati Dand August 12th, 2024 Read More
  • rum raisin ice cream

    Can You Get Tipsy From Boozy Ice Cream?

    Creative types of boozy ice cream provide spirited dessert options. But can they make you drunk? The answer is a matter of science, and we have the scoop on it.

    By Tiffany Betts August 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Soda can without a label

    The Reason Canned Soda Is Beveled On The Bottom

    Have you ever looked at a can of soda and wonder why it's designed that way? When it comes to the beveled bottom, there are a few key reasons.

    By Tiffany Betts August 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Buckwheat flour in large wooden spoon

    Is Buckwheat Flour Gluten-Free?

    Of all the different gluten-free foods on the market, some are a bit confusing. For example buckwheat flour. Wheat is in its name so is it really gluten-free?

    By Tiffany Betts August 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Cup of coffee with coffee beans on table

    Ever Wonder Why Decaf Coffee Tastes So Different From Regular Blends?

    If you thought your cup of decaf coffee tasted different from the regular kind, you're not alone. Here's why decaf might be tasting different than regular.

    By Jennifer Sweenie July 30th, 2024 Read More
  • fried eggplant on a tray

    Patience Is The Key To Avoiding Soggy Fried Eggplant

    Don't be disappointed with your next batch of fried eggplant. Whether you're making eggplant parmesan or rollatini, don't skip this one extra step.

    By Danielle Esposito July 29th, 2024 Read More
  • fried chicken on a table

    The Simple Mistake Everyone Makes When Draining Fried Food

    One of the key aspects of making decent fried food is how you drain it when it's out of the oil. Doing so incorrectly results in sad, soggy breading.

    By Danielle Esposito July 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Sous vide bag being placed in pot

    Reheat Your Leftovers Sous Vide And Thank Us Later

    Using a microwave to reheat leftovers leads to sadness -- burned in some places, ice cold in others. To avoid such sorrow, break out the sous vide.

    By Rachel Dennis July 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Cotton candy machine in action

    How To Make An Array Of Cotton Candy With Just One Ingredient

    Cotton candy always hits you right in the nostalgia when you visit a fair, but you can also make it at home with one popular candy and a straw.

    By Catherine Rickman July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Grilled tilefish

    The Unexpected Fish That Contains The Highest Amount Of Mercury

    Though the levels vary depending on the type, most fish and shellfish contain at least a trace of mercury - but one fish from the Gulf of Mexico has the most.

    By Jennifer Sweenie July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Mary Berry smiling

    The Tool Mary Berry Uses For Smooth Hollandaise Sauce

    To make creamy, dreamy hollandaise sauce with minimal risk of breaking, Mary Berry uses one specific tool to do the heavy lifting when creating the sauce.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • person holding dripping ice cream cone

    The Genius Marshmallow Trick To Prevent Leaky Ice Cream Cones

    If you want to prevent a leaky ice cream cone on a hot day, there's a genius hack that only requires the addition of marshmallows. It's a tasty tip too.

    By Melissa Willets July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Chicken salad in a bowl

    Why Is Canned Chicken Pink?

    If you've ever opened a can of chicken, you may have noticed that the meat was initially pink -- but why is that the case? Turns out, it's totally normal.

    By Jennifer Sweenie July 21st, 2024 Read More
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