Today is January 30, 2026 / /
Today is January 30, 2026 / /
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 will just encourage any bacteria Continue Reading »
Storage solutions are a true lifesaver in the kitchen. Whether you’re storing cookies, chips, or candy to keep them fresh, these tools make organization easier. They also help tidy up your cabinets and simplify the process of packing leftovers to send home with friends or family. Among the most practical options: plastic storage bags. A single Continue Reading »
It’s 1960s Chicago, and somewhere in the bustling city, lies a little gourmet shop, and no one realizes that within its kitchen, candy history is being made using nothing but chocolate and strawberries. According to Chocolate, the story that goes a woman by the name of Lorraine Lorusso ran a small gourmet candy shop called the Continue Reading »
Are Sprouted Onions Safe to Eat? The good news is you can eat sprouted onions. “Sprouted onions are completely safe to eat; there are no harmful toxins present,” explains Ann Ziata, a chef at the Institute of Culinary Education. “The sprout will convert the sugar in the onion bulb for energy to grow, which will leave the Continue Reading »
How To Choose a Perfect Watermelon The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by picking it up to look for a yellowish spot underneath. “It should be dull in color and the belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot,” says Carter. “This is where the watermelon sat Continue Reading »
Best Overall: Hebrew National Beef Franks Hebrew National Beef Franks.Food & Wine / Conagra Brands Close your eyes and imagine the perfect hot dog. Something that has a snappy exterior and a juicy interior; a rich beefy quality with a subtle, natural hint of smoke. Hebrew Nationals are those hot dogs. The seasonings in this kosher beef Continue Reading »
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 question has made me think back on it, and Continue Reading »
How To Make An Egg Cream Ingredients For the chocolate syrup: 6 ounces (200 g) good-quality bittersweet or milk chocolate, coarsely chopped ⅔ cup (160 ml) boiling water ⅔ cup (160 ml) 1:1 simple syrup For the egg cream: 1½ ounces (45 ml) chocolate syrup 3 ounces (90 ml) milk of your choice (dairy or Continue Reading »
Do You Really Need to Wash Grapes? Yes! Grapes are part of the Dirty Dozen—a list that the Environmental Working Group releases every year to document which food the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds to be the most contaminated with pesticides. As of 2024, grapes sit at no. 4 on the list, behind only strawberries, spinach, and kale and its related Continue Reading »
How to shop for strawberries “We recommend choosing berries that have a bright red color with minimal discoloration, a natural shine, strong and sweet smell, and fresh-looking green caps,” says Frances Dillard, vice president of marketing at Driscoll’s. “Avoid brown patches and remember strawberries don’t ripen after being picked.” That is, if your strawberries look Continue Reading »
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