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  • Cilantro herbs and a bowl of coriander seeds with a grinder

    Coriander Vs Cilantro: What's The Difference?

    Both coriander and cilantro come from the same plant and might be more similar than you think. In fact, the difference comes down to language and location.

    By Amara Michelle February 17th, 2025 Read More
  • Woman eating salad at restaurant

    The Potential Safety Reason You Might Want To Avoid Ordering Salad At Restaurants

    There's a lot to love about salads, but don't go ordering them willy-nilly. Here's why you might want to think twice about those leafy greens.

    By Camryn Teder February 17th, 2025 Read More
  • Crumbled fresh yeast sits next to a wooden scoop of dry yeast

    How Does Yeast Actually Work?

    Yeast is one of the first things in your shopping cart when you're planning to make a fluffy loaf of homemade bread. But do you understand how it really works?

    By Georgina Jedikovska February 17th, 2025 Read More
  • A grocery store shelf of canned biscuit dough

    The Science Behind Why Premade Biscuits Are Packaged In Those Loud Tubes

    Most of us have been startled by the sound tubes of biscuit dough make when they are opened, but do you know why cans of premade dough open with a bang?

    By Kim Ranjbar February 17th, 2025 Read More
  • 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 February 17th, 2025 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 February 17th, 2025 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 February 17th, 2025 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 February 16th, 2025 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 February 16th, 2025 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 February 16th, 2025 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 February 16th, 2025 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 February 15th, 2025 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 February 15th, 2025 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 February 15th, 2025 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 February 14th, 2025 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 February 14th, 2025 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 February 14th, 2025 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 February 14th, 2025 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 February 11th, 2025 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 February 11th, 2025 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 February 11th, 2025 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 February 11th, 2025 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 February 10th, 2025 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 February 10th, 2025 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 February 10th, 2025 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 February 9th, 2025 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 February 9th, 2025 Read More
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