What Makes Japanese-Style Chef's Knives So Unique
Santoku, gyuto, kiritsuke -- there are many types of Japanese chef's knives, but they are all built in a similar fashion unique from Western equivalents.
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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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How To Pick Out Great Store-Bought Focaccia Bread
Look for these visual and sensory cues to find a loaf of focaccia at the store that will be perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside.
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What Makes Minger Cheese The Smelliest In The World
The Minger, like most of the world's smelliest cheeses, is a washed-rind variety, which means it's washed with a salt brine so that bacteria can flourish.
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Generic Vs Name Brand Frozen Vegetables: Is There A Difference?
It can be hard to know if a generic product offers the same benefits as name brand, but you can stop wondering when it comes to frozen vegetables. Learn more.
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How Grocery Cart Handles Can Affect Your Spending
If you've ever noticed how you spend more at grocery stores than you were planning, there are several reasons. One of them happens to do with the shopping cart.
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With Ready To Drink Shrubs, A Revolution-Era Beverage Goes Commercial
Shrubs, a vinegar-fruit based non-alcoholic drink, decidedly not a plant, are the next big thing to hit the niche cocktail and mocktail market.
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Are 'Reserve' Wine Bottles Really Any Better?
Because the regulations governing the "reserve" label vary so widely, you'll need to research to ensure the wine bottle you want to buy is actually the best.
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The Difference Between Modern Grocery Stores And Supermarkets
The difference between a supermarket and a grocery store is simple, but determining which one you should visit to save money is a complicated task.
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$2 Rice Mixes Are Actually Incredibly Overpriced
If you want a quick and cheap meal, you might grab a $2 box of rice for dinner. Unfortunately, that box of rice is overpriced and not very nutritious.
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How To Choose The Perfect Steak At The Store
Deciding what steak to buy can feel overwhelming when you're faced with so many options. Here's what you need to know to choose the perfect cut.
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The Grocery Store Conveyor Etiquette You Need To Abide By
It's common to perform this habit when loading groceries onto the checkout conveyor belt, but it could be causing trouble for your fellow shoppers.
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How To Spot Grocery Store 'End Caps' And Find The Better Deal
Shoppers often automatically assume that products placed on end caps are on sale or are otherwise great deals. However, this isn't always the case.
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Details You'll Want To Know About Shark Tank's Fishwife
Fishwife is making a splash on "Shark Tank" with its ethically sourced tinned fish, which has seen a major boost in popularity over the last couple of years.
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Wet And Dry-Packed Scallops Are Not As Similar As You'd Think
Wet-packed scallops get their name from the saline solution they're infused with during manufacturing; unfortunately, that briny liquid imparts a soapy flavor.
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How Swapping Grocery Store Carts For Baskets Saves You Money
Grocery shoppers looking to save more money and cut down on unnecessary purchases should learn about the benefits of choosing a basket over a cart.
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The Gourmet Cocoa Powder Ina Garten Likes Best
Ina Garten is known for her fabulous cooking -- and her fabulous taste. The two often combine, and her love of this Italian cocoa powder is no exception.
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The Instant Pudding Hack To Elevate Dry Cake Mix
Want to ensure that your cake mix doesn't turn out dry and crumbly? The answer is a simple packet of instant pudding to create the moistest cake of your life.
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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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How To Pick The Best Bag Of Sweet Potatoes At The Store
Sweet potatoes are so versatile, they can be enjoyed on their own, used for desserts, and a number of other dishes. Here's how to pick the best bag at the store
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The Best Time Of Year To Buy And Eat Tropical Fruits
If you're bored of apples and oranges, there are a range of incredible tropical fruits to enjoy. But, it's good to know the best time of year to buy them.
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The Snacking-While-Shopping Etiquette You Need To Abide By
Snacking on certain food items while grocery shopping is a big no-no, for both health and safety reasons, as well as for the store's bottom line.
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The Only Grocery Store Rotisserie Chicken Good Enough For Jean-Georges
Now, most of us can appreciate a store-bought rotisserie chicken, but usually we're fine with Costco's. Not Jean-Georges Vongerichten. He goes elsewhere.
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Most Of The World's Cheese Professionals Start At Whole Foods
If you're looking for cheese recommendations, Whole Foods Market, with its impressive number of Certified Cheese Professionals, is a great place to start.
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Why Do Raspberries Come In Smaller Packages?
Learn why you can't normally buy raspberries in boxes that hold more than a few ounces, plus tips for buying and storing the berries properly.
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Why Judy Joo Never Buys Frozen Lobster
When it comes to lobster, in most places you have an option to buy fresh or frozen. But there are many pro chefs like Judy Joo who say never to buy it frozen.
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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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