Today is April 30, 2025 / /
Today is April 30, 2025 / /
How Artificial Dyes Can Affect Children Red Dye 40, an even more prominent dye in food and beverages—you’ll find it in everything from Cheetos and Doritos to Fruity Pebbles and Kool-Aid—is often considered a better alternative when compared to Red 3. But, Klingbaum says, “There is some emerging evidence to suggest a link between Red 40 and other Continue Reading »
The recent news that the FDA has officially banned the use of Red Dye 3 in food and drinks in the United States begs the question—are more bans on the horizon? Currently, there are 40 color additives (eight synthetic) permitted to be used in food, with four pending use in food and drugs. Parenting circles are continuously discussing artificial Continue Reading »
How to freeze fresh vegetables It’s no great secret that vegetables are vital for good health, but the problem is, fresh produce tends to have a very short shelf life. There’s nothing worse than buying a bag of seasonal runner beans or a bunch of beautiful chantenay carrots only to forget about them, then find Continue Reading »
Can I Leave Eggs Out on the Counter? We reached out to Eggland’s Best to settle the debate. Dave Holdsworth, the Vice President of Marketing at the company told us, “According to the USDA, eggs should not be left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours; one hour if the outside temperature is Continue Reading »
How to Store Lemons The best way to store lemons is in an airtight container in the refrigerator — stored this way, whole, uncut lemons will last up to one month. Alternatively, whole lemons can last on the countertop at room temperature for up to one week. They won’t need to be placed in a container, but they Continue Reading »
Kosher Salt- What Is It? There’s a little confusion over what kosher salt is and how it got its name. Kosher salt is used in the process of preparing meat according to Jewish customs. To make the meat kosher, it is first soaked in water and then rubbed down with coarse salt. Due to its large grains, Continue Reading »
Why Does Mayonnaise Make Potatoes Extra Crispy? Why does mayonnaise make potatoes so crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside? Mayonnaise is an emulsion that’s primarily made up of fats (oil and eggs) plus vinegar and seasonings. Because of this, mayo is thick but still easily spreadable. So, unlike butter or oil, the Continue Reading »
Why Do Onions Sprout? Sprouting is a natural stage of an onion’s life cycle. They are considered a root vegetable in the culinary world, but botanically they’re technically a bulb. And just like other bulbs (including flowers), onions are essentially the resting stage for a mature onion plant. Sprouting starts when the onion is exposed Continue Reading »
Potatoes are typically harvested from the ground, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need dirt to grow. In fact, moisture and warmth are the only factors required for spuds to start sprouting. The ideal temperature for potato growth is actually lower than you’d think—think anywhere between 68-70°F. Farmer Jenny McNally revealed to The Irish Times that Continue Reading »
The Ultimate Guide To Juicy Chicken This One Ingredient Will Give You Juicy Chicken Every Time Don’t settle for dry, boring chicken breasts. One simple ingredient will add flavor and keep them from drying out every time: mayo. You read that correctly, mayonnaise isn’t just for sandwiches and macaroni salads. Oh no, it’s great for Continue Reading »
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