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  • Three raw lamb shanks on a stone slate with rosemary, surrounded by bowls of dry spices
    Storage And Preservation
    Storage And Preservation By Megan Lim 4 months ago

    How To Properly Store Fresh Lamb Meat

    Fresh lamb can make a delicious roast or brilliant ground lamb burgers. Here's how to properly store fresh lamb for peak quality and food safety.

    By Megan Lim 4 months ago Read More
  • Plate of crumpets with jam and butter on top
    Storage And Preservation
    Storage And Preservation By Megan Lim 4 months ago

    Can You Freeze Store-Bought Crumpets?

    Wondering if it's possible to stock up and store crumpets in the freezer? Here's a few tips on the proper way to freeze them to maintain quality and texture.

    By Megan Lim 4 months ago Read More
  • Festival attendees eating outside on the grass
    Facts
    Facts By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago

    Avoid Buying These Festival Foods, And You'll Thank Us Later

    If you choose to dine at food trucks at a music or arts festival, you'll want to steer clear of the foods that could hurt your stomach or wallet.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago Read More
  • Two chelada cocktails served in mini stein glasses.
    Beer And Wine
    Beer And Wine By M Lavelle 4 months ago

    How To Choose The Right Mexican Beer For An Authentic Chelada

    When making a chelada, the beer you use is vitally important. Happily, there is a simple way to make sure you are using the right type of Mexican beer.

    By M Lavelle 4 months ago Read More
  • Illuminated In-N-Out drive-thru menu
    Fast Food
    Fast Food By Allison Lindsey 4 months ago

    Does In-N-Out Really Have A Breakfast Burrito On Its Secret Menu?

    Social media swears it's real, but In-N-Out doesn’t advertise serving breakfast. We break down the mysterious origins of the secret menu breakfast burrito.

    By Allison Lindsey 4 months ago Read More
  • Whole Foods sign framed by trees in the forefront
    Shopping Tips
    Shopping Tips By Inge Pham-Swann 4 months ago

    11 Most Seriously Overpriced Foods At Whole Foods

    Whole Foods is known for its delicious offerings, but some of its products are seriously overpriced. Here are 11 you should steer clear of at the store.

    By Inge Pham-Swann 4 months ago Read More
  • Open, empty freezer with two shelves
    Tips
    Tips By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago

    The (Real) Science Behind Those Ridges On The Bottom Of Your Freezer

    Some think that the ridges on the bottom of the freezer are for storing packages of meat upright, but this is not the case. Here is their real purpose.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • tuna salad nestled in a sliced sandwich that rests on some parchment paper on a wooden cutting board
    Cooking
    Cooking By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago

    Give Your Tuna Salad A New Lease On Life With Creamy Cottage Cheese

    Does your tuna salad feel a little same-old, same-old? If so, you can jazz things up with one easy ingredient swap. Ditch the mayo for this creamy alternative.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding avocados in Jalisco, Mexico
    Food History
    Food History By Robert Haynes-Peterson 4 months ago

    What Sets Mexican Avocados Apart From Other Varieties?

    When you grab an avocado from your local grocery store, it's probably going to be from Mexico. You might be wondering what sets it apart from other varieties.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 4 months ago Read More
  • Wendy's fries
    Fast Food
    Fast Food By Dhruv Trivedi 4 months ago

    How Many Times Has Wendy's Changed Its Fries?

    As its top seller, Wendy's french fries stands out from its competitors and that's by design. Over the years, though, the product has undergone changes.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 4 months ago Read More
  • Potato salads from different stores
    Shopping Tips
    Shopping Tips By Noelle Giannina 4 months ago

    Store-Bought Potato Salads, Ranked From Worst To Best

    Variations of the classic potato salad are scattered throughout grocery stores in different parts of the U.S. We tried a few, ranking them from worst to best.

    By Noelle Giannina 4 months ago Read More
  • A plate filled with fettuccine Alfredo pasta.
    Cooking
    Cooking By Jackson Williams 4 months ago

    Upgrade Your Alfredo Sauce With A Splash Of Whiskey

    Although it might sound strange, adding whiskey is a fantastic way to improve your Alfredo sauce. It is important, however, that you add it at the right time.

    By Jackson Williams 4 months ago Read More
  • Sliced pizza margherita garnished with fresh basil leaves on a wooden board
    Cooking
    Cooking By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 months ago

    Out Of Yeast? You Can Use Beer To Make Pizza Dough Instead

    If you've run out of yeast, that doesn't mean pizza night is ruined. Swap baker's yeast for beer for an unforgettably delicious pizza dough.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 4 months ago Read More
  • Person testing the pH level of a glass of water
    Drinks
    Drinks By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago

    Are There Any Drawbacks To Drinking Alkaline Water?

    Alkaline water has a higher pH than standard water, typically between 8 and 9 as opposed to around 7. And you might be wondering if it has any drawbacks.

    By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of dark liquid on a table surrounded by scattered soybeans
    Cooking
    Cooking By Eugenia Lazaris 4 months ago

    What's The Difference Between Tamari And Soy Sauce

    Tamari and soy sauce might look similar, so much so that you might even think they're the same thing. But there are a few differences that set them apart.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 4 months ago Read More
  • A scoop of what could be miso ice cream melting and dripping down a sugar waffle cone
    Cooking
    Cooking By Eugenia Lazaris 4 months ago

    The Umami-Packed Paste You Should Mix Into Ice Cream

    There are many ways to amp up the flavor of homemade ice cream, but you're missing out if you haven't tried this umami flavor-bomb mixed into your base.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 4 months ago Read More
  • Front of an Aldi store
    Stores and Chains
    Stores and Chains By Sean Pagnotti 4 months ago

    Do You Really Have To Pass A Fitness Test To Work At Aldi?

    When most people imagine strenuous jobs, they don't picture working at the grocery store chain Aldi, but the gig does come with some physical demands.

    By Sean Pagnotti 4 months ago Read More
  • top down view of prepared martini
    Mixology And Techniques
    Mixology And Techniques By Nikita Ephanov 4 months ago

    Feta Brine Is A Must-Have For A Top-Tier Savory Martini

    Mixing a feta brine into your next martini isn't tricky, and it's a must-have to create a top-tier savory cocktail that you can enjoy anytime.

    By Nikita Ephanov 4 months ago Read More
  • rice krispies treats on plate
    Cooking
    Cooking By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago

    Give Your Rice Krispies Treats A Pop Of Color With One Unique Ingredient Swap

    No matter your age, Rice Krispie Treats are impossible to resist. Make them even sweeter, while providing a fun pop of color, with this quirky ingredient swap.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 months ago Read More
  • Containers of grated Parmesan cheese
    Storage And Preservation
    Storage And Preservation By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago

    Here's How Long Parmesan Cheese Is Good For After Opening

    Regardless whether you buy your parmesan cheese in block form or pre-grated, it's worth knowing how long it will last after it's been opened.

    By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago Read More
  • A bottle of Twisted Tea in front of large packs of Twisted Tea
    Cocktails And Spirits
    Cocktails And Spirits By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago

    What Type Of Alcohol Is In Twisted Tea, Anyway?

    Those who reach for a Twisted Tea may be wondering what gives the tea its "twisted" name. Here's the type of alcohol used in this hard seltzer.

    By Aspen Oblewski 4 months ago Read More
  • wooden spoon pouring soy sauce into small dish on bamboo mat
    Facts
    Facts By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago

    What's The Difference Between Dark Soy Sauce And Regular Soy Sauce?

    As dark soy sauce is having a bit of a moment, it's worth taking note of how it differs from regular, light soy sauce. Here's what sets the two apart.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Bottle of Trader Joe's ketchup
    Trader Joe's
    Trader Joe's By Jackson Williams 4 months ago

    The Brand Rumored To Be Behind Trader Joe's Ketchup

    Trader Joe's rarely sells name-brand items to customers, but that doesn't mean name brands aren't behind their products, including their ketchup.

    By Jackson Williams 4 months ago Read More
  • A bartender slides a glass of golden beer across a wooden bar top
    Beer And Wine
    Beer And Wine By Jessica Riggio 4 months ago

    Here's Where You Should Go For Fresh Beer On Tap Every Time

    You could hit up the dude with the office kegerator. Or, you could skip the stale stuff and enjoy a primo pint at the spot with the freshest beer on tap.

    By Jessica Riggio 4 months ago Read More
  • Two pots of creamy tomato soup
    Cooking
    Cooking By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago

    Make A Creamier Tomato Soup With A Scoop Of Cottage Cheese

    Flawless creaminess in a tomato soup can feel elusive, but the key to a delightful dairy twist can be achieved with a dollop of cottage cheese.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Irish spice bag on gray plate
    Facts
    Facts By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago

    How Chinese Takeout 'Spice Bags' Became A Quintessential Irish Snack

    Spice bags have only been on the Irish culinary scene for around a decade and a half, but in that time, it has become a staple of Celtic cuisine.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 4 months ago Read More
  • A mule in a copper cup sits on a bar with limes and barware nearbuy.
    Cocktails And Spirits
    Cocktails And Spirits By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 months ago

    What's The Difference Between A Kentucky Mule And A Tennessee Mule?

    Kentucky and Tennessee might not seem very far apart, physically or culturally, so what are the particular (but small) differences between their mule drinks?

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 months ago Read More
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