Today is October 27, 2026 / /
Today is October 27, 2026 / /
Ode To The Egg Cream The mythical origins of the egg cream At some time, at some point, the egg cream was invented — it’s just unclear when and where that was. Some believe that it was invented in the 1880s, when a Yiddish actor asked a Lower East Side restaurant to make him a Continue Reading »
HOW TO INTERPRET THE LABELS ON YOUR CHICKEN Free Range Generally the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows these words on a label when the chicken has had access to the outdoors for part of the day. Not all free-range chicken is organic, but all organic chicken is free range. Organic This USDA-regulated term Continue Reading »
Never Make These Classic Mistakes When Cooking Brisket Never Buy First Cut Everyone from bloggers like Melinda Strauss of Kitchen-Tested to butchers like Fischer Brothers & Leslie in New York City agree: Second cut is the best cut for juicy, tender brisket. Since the second cut has more fat, it yields more flavor; first cut tends to be dry, Continue Reading »
Should You Let Food Cool Before Refrigerating It? Yes, you should definitely let food cool off before refrigerating it. However, you’ll want to do it in a safe and time-sensitive way to avoid spoilage. “When it comes to food storage, in general, we are trying to avoid what is known as the danger zone, which is Continue Reading »
How to Store Tomatoes (and Whether to Refrigerate Them) Some people say that you should never refrigerate tomatoes. Is this really true? I’ve been told for so long, by so many people, not to refrigerate my tomatoes that I’m not sure if I’ve ever done anything other than leave them on my counter. But the Continue Reading »
How to Store Potatoes Whole It can be tempting to check an item off your to-do list and wash your produce right when you bring it home. But press pause: Potatoes, like nearly every other fruit and vegetable, lasts the longest if you wait to wash it right before using. “Any introduction of moisture to a potato Continue Reading »
A Brief History of Egg Salad The concept of egg salad dates back to ancient times, when eggs were a staple food in many cultures. The ancient Romans, for example, were known to have eaten a dish called “patina,” which consisted of eggs, vegetables, and spices. Similarly, in medieval Europe, eggs were a common ingredient Continue Reading »
5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD DRINK 4 CUPS OF COFFEE PER DAY FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU SupermarketGuru knows the coffee lovers are rejoicing over that headline, but the truth is there are more studies than ever encouraging you to grab a cup of joe for your good health. The health benefits of coffee, range Continue Reading »
GRILL CHART FOR POULTRY FROM ALLRECIPES.COM Chicken and Poultry Cut Method Heat Time Internal Temp. (minimum) Whole Broiler or Fryer —- —- —- —- 3 to 4 pounds Indirect Medium 60 to 75 min. 165 F (75 C) Whole Roasting Hen —- —- —- —- 5 to 7 pounds Indirect Medium 18 to 25 min./pound Continue Reading »
The history of Canned Cranberry Sauce The history of Canned Cranberry Sauce Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Canned Cranberry Sauce? Canned or jellied cranberry sauce is a unique condiment that’s popular at many Thanksgiving tables. But how did it come to be? Cranberry sauce made with whole berries dates back Continue Reading »
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