12 Facts You Never Knew About Pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular meals in the world, coming in a multitude shapes, sizes and flavors. But, here are 12 facts many pizza lovers do not know.
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The Flavorful Reason You Should Think Twice About Buying Jarred Garlic
As crushed and minced garlic sits, its flavor becomes less intense. As a result, jarred garlic has a duller flavor than fresh. Still, it's super convenient.
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The Reason Steak Tastes Different At A Restaurant
Steaks cooked at home never have quite the same flavor as restaurants and that's due to their higher-quality, dry-aged beef and higher heat capabilities.
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Beer Spritzes Are The Unfussy Cocktail You Need For Summer
If you're looking to recreate a wine spritz using beer, a crisp and mellow light beer makes a great substitute. Top it off with an amaro and you're all set!
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Blue Raspberry Flavoring Probably Isn't What You Think It Is
Most flavors have clear real-world inspirations, but the origin of blue raspberry (with its electric blue hue and unplaceable taste) is a mystery to most.
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What The Malt In A Milkshake Really Is
So what exactly is malt, and how is it equally at home in a chocolate malt milkshake as it is in Vegemite? It all starts with a toasted grain, usually barley.
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How Swapping Water For Milk Affects The Fluffiness Of Your Scrambled Eggs
Adding a bit of water to your scrambled eggs can help you achieve fluffy, moist eggs. Milk, on the other hand, can lend creaminess to the final dish.
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Ube Is The Sweet Purple Tuber Perfect For Your Next Dessert
Ube is the ingredient behind many purple foods and is becoming increasingly popular in the US, though it's been eaten in Asia since people have been farming.
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French Onion Mashed Potatoes Are The Thanksgiving Side You Need
The key to a more exciting bowl of mashed potatoes might be in your pantry right now. Add a bit of French onion soup mix to elevate this Thanksgiving side.
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No, Saucepans And Sauciers Are Not The Same
Though they look similar, saucepans are used for general cooking tasks, while the rounded bottoms of sauciers help in making the perfect sauces.
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The Only Reason You Should Actually Refrigerate Watermelon
Now that you've finally chosen the perfect watermelon, do you know the best way to store that gorgeous fruit? Only pop it into the fridge for this one reason.
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You Should Definitely Be Freezing All Of Your Extra Herbs
The problem with fresh herbs is that they don't last long. If you want to enjoy the scent and taste of herbs without waste, then you should be freezing them.
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The Best Uses For Banana Peels That Go Beyond Composting
You may not think much of banana peels, but they can be put to use in a surprising ways. From shoe polish to meat substitutes, here are some suggestions.
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We Finally Know Whether Olives Are Actually Fruits Or Vegetables
Since olives are naturally bitter-tasting, you've probably never questioned what type of food they are. It seems obvious that they're vegetables. Or is it?
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The Water Hack That Makes Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier Than Ever
Hard-boiling eggs is super simple. Peeling them once they're done cooking is where things can get tricky, but this easy water trick can help.
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What People Actually Ate At The First Thanksgiving
Based on the remaining accounts of the event and knowledge of American agriculture, we know the first Thanksgiving looked very different from today's meals.
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The Water Hack That Yields The Crispiest Bacon Results
It's a surprising technique, but you'll get the crispiest bacon ever (and help prevent your bacon from shrinking) if you introduce water to the cooking process.
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Everything You Need To Know About MSG
Monosodium glutamate has a gained a bit of a bad rap, but a lot of it is unfounded. So, here's everything you need to know about the umami taste enhancer.
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The Reason We Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims didn't eat Turkey during the first Thanksgiving, so why do we? You can thank practicality, one author's passionate lobbying, and Abe Lincoln.
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There Actually Is A Difference Between Champagne And Prosecco
Even though Champagne and prosecco are similar, they are not interchangeable, and knowing their differences makes it easier to choose which one to serve.
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16 Grilling Hacks You'll Want To Know For Your Next Barbecue
Tending to a barbecue grill can be hot and tiring business with little praise. But, these 16 hacks will take your grill game from zero to hero in no time.
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Look Closer — Whiskey And Whisky Are Not The Same Thing
Should we write whiskey or whisky? Turns out there's one easy way to understand the difference between whiskey with an 'e' and whisky without it.
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Actually, It Does Matter How You Load Utensils In The Dishwasher
Do you have an ongoing debate with a housemate or partner about how to load the dishwasher? It seems silly, but experts agree that it does matter how you do it.
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Chocolate And Rum Are A Pairing That's Meant To Be
Pairing your rum with chocolate can help you enjoy the complex flavors of both. Understanding which rum to pair with which chocolate is key to enjoying the duo.
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Candy Corn Wasn't Always A Once-A-Year Halloween Treat
Today candy corn is largely associated with Halloween, but that wasn't always the case. When it first came out, candy corn had no ties to the holiday.
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5 Gadgets You Need For Great Home-Brewed Coffee And 5 You Can Skip
Making a great cup of coffee at home seems like a daunting task. But, this list will show you what gadget to buy or skip for a perfect home-brewed morning joe.
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When It Comes To Your Thanksgiving Turkey, The Brine You Use Matters
Brining your Thanksgiving turkey is a must if you want a flavorful, juicy holiday bird, but not any brine will do. Dry brining is really the way to go.
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