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  • A tray of McDonald's food including burger, fries, Spicy McChicken and drinks.

    The McDonald's Item With The Most Sodium Is A Popular Burger Choice

    McDonald's remains the world's most popular fast food restaurant chain. However, if you're watching your sodium, you may want to avoid this burger choice.

    By Betsy Parks 11 months ago Read More
  • Full beer mug with a thick layer of foam on bar

    How To Get Rid Of Excess Beer Foam In Seconds

    Too much foam on your beer can make sipping a messy experience. Here's how to remove excess foam so you can start drinking right after you pour.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 11 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of flour with grains

    Can You Heat-Treat Flour In The Microwave?

    Surprisingly, most flour is considered a raw food. It needs to be heat-treated before it can be safely eaten, but is it safe to heat-treat it at home?

    By Julia Mullaney 11 months ago Read More
  • Alton Brown talking and giving a thumbs up

    Alton Brown's Special Techniques For Unbeatable Coffee

    For some people, coffee is more than just a beverage to get them through the morning. To achieve the best possible coffee quality, Alton Brown has some tips.

    By Layne Randolph 11 months ago Read More
  • White grapes in bowl

    If You've Ever Thought About Microwaving Grapes, Please Don't

    You probably know that there are things that you shouldn't microwave, like metal. If you're thinking grapes are harmless, though, think again.

    By Jonathan Kesh 11 months ago Read More
  • Bottles of Worcestershire sauce

    What's The Best Substitute For Worcestershire Sauce?

    Worcestershire sauce is certainly handy to have, but what do you do when you're all out of it? It's time to find out the best substitute for this popular sauce.

    By Tony Cooper 11 months ago Read More
  • frozen broccoli florets

    How To Cook Frozen Broccoli That Doesn't Get Soggy

    Working with frozen broccoli can result in sad and soggy meals. But with proper preparation, you can avoid this and create fresh and appetizing dishes.

    By Lauren Dozier 11 months ago Read More
  • Beers in front of barrel

    What's The Difference Between Keg Beer And Cask Ales?

    Keg beer and cask ales - you might have heard of them, but what's the difference? How do they taste? How are they made? The answer is a little complicated.

    By Jonathan Kesh 11 months ago Read More
  • Cooked turkey meatballs with small bowl of red sauce

    Ground Chicken Vs Ground Turkey: What's The Difference?

    Chicken and turkey have a lot in common, especially in the cooking realm, but they're not identical. Here's how they differ - and why it's important.

    By Nikita Ephanov 11 months ago Read More
  • small artichokes with long stems on pink background

    The Complete Guide To Cooking With Spring Artichokes

    Talking to a group of experts, we put together a guide to spring artichokes: Everything you need to know about this so-called vegetable and how to cook it.

    By Sarah Moore 11 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a magnifying glass over a cheeseburger with chemical containers in the background

    10 Fast Food Ingredients That Should Send You Running

    Although fast food can be a tasty treat, many of your favorite menu items contain some very questionable preservatives, dyes, and other chemicals.

    By Megan Lim 11 months ago Read More
  • Three small pizzas floating through space with stars behind them

    The Pizza Chain That Made The First-Ever Delivery To Space

    What was the first-ever pizza delivery in space? You might be surprised to learn which classic pizza chain made the first delivery to astronauts orbiting Earth.

    By Molly Wilson 11 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of pasta salad.

    There's More Science To Pasta Salad Than You May Have Thought

    Have you ever wondered about what happens to pasta when it's put in the fridge? Believe it or not, when refrigerated, it undergoes a fundamental change.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 11 months ago Read More
  • Buttery mashed potatoes

    For Better Mashed Potatoes, Add The Butter At Just The Right Time

    The truth is that cooking mashed potatoes requires more careful attention than you'd think. Add butter at right time, or you won't get the result you want.

    By Ginny Johnson 11 months ago Read More
  • Box of takeout sushi

    Why Is There Plastic Grass In Sushi, Anyway?

    Everyone is familiar with the plastic grass that comes on a sushi plate, but does it actually serve a purpose beyond adding a splash of color?

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 12 months ago Read More
  • A hand pours olive oil from a carafe into a clear glass surrounded by olives

    What Is Cold-Pressed Olive Oil?

    You may have seen the label "cold-pressed" on your bottle of olive oil. But, what does the label mean, and how does it affect the oil's flavor?

    By Molly Wilson 12 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of potato chips next to potatoes

    Is Your Fridge The Secret To Keeping Potato Chips Crisp?

    An opened bag of potato chips can go stale within a week, but is storing them in the fridge the secret to keeping your chips crisp and crunchy for longer?

    By Georgina Jedikovska 12 months ago Read More
  • Carton of eggs

    Why Do Eggs Get Salmonella?

    We're always cautioned against eating raw eggs to prevent salmonella infections, but why do eggs get salmonella in the first place, and how?

    By Julia Mullaney 12 months ago Read More
  • Person pouring salt on bowl of veggies

    The Simple Way To Fix Overly Salty Food (Hint: It's Not A Potato)

    There's a simple solution for an overly salty dish, and you probably already have it in your kitchen. Here's how to save an overseasoned dish with one addition.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Royal jelly in glass jar

    What Is Royal Jelly And Why Is It So Expensive?

    You've heard of honey, but are you familiar with its pricy, milky white counterpart fit for queen bees? Here's what you should know about royal jelly.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • A can of Diet Coke

    Why Diet Coke Drinkers Have Very Specific Container Preferences

    For some Diet Coke enjoyers there's only one version of the drink worth having, and it's based entirely around the container Diet Coke comes in. Here's why.

    By Aspen Oblewski 12 months ago Read More
  • Spoon of freshly steamed rice above an open rice cooker.

    The Science Behind How Your Rice Cooker Works

    Rice cookers are a genius invention that not only cook your rice perfectly every time, but keep it warm, too. Here's all you need to know about how they work.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 12 months ago Read More
  • fries poking out of Burger King paper packaging

    Are Burger King's Fries Gluten-Free? The Answer Isn't So Straightforward

    Burger King's fries aren't labeled as containing gluten - and neither is the oil they're fried in. But are BK's fries really as gluten-free as they say?

    By Megan Lim 12 months ago Read More
  • Different types of salt

    MSG Vs Salt: What's The Difference?

    MSG and salt are definitely similar, but you might be surprised at the ways that they differ from each other.

    By Kim Ranjbar 12 months ago Read More
  • Assortment of produce splashing in water

    5 Hydrating Foods You Should Be Eating

    Although a tall glass of refreshing water is the most efficient way to hydrate, eating hydrating food can replenish the body's water supply, too.

    By Allison Lindsey 12 months ago Read More
  • Hands scooping coffee beans in giant pot of liquid

    What It Really Means When A Coffee Is 'Infused'

    You might have noticed a label on your bag of coffee beans calling it 'infused.' What does this actually mean, and how does it impact the flavor?

    By Nikita Ephanov 12 months ago Read More
  • Browned cobbs of corn

    The Cooking Method That Makes Corn Taste Even Sweeter, Fresh Or Frozen

    Sweet corn is an excellent side dish, both plain and all dressed up. But there's a cooking method for corn that can make it taste all the sweeter.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 12 months ago Read More
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