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How to Tell if a Sweet Potato Has Gone Bad
Signs of spoilage, storage tips, and more!If you’ve had some sweet potatoes for a while and you’re wondering if they’re still good, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll go over all the signs to look out for to...
How to Cut and Peel a Pomelo
Remove the rind from this tasty citrus A pomelo is a giant citrus fruit. It tastes a lot like grapefruit, but less bitter . In order to get to that sweet flesh, however, you have to cut and peel past a very thick rind, a...
How to
Make Puppy Chow Without Peanut Butter
With all the peanut allergies around more often today, it's hard to make all of your favorites. This classic can also be enjoyed by anyone with peanut allergies.
What is the Cube Rule of Food Identification Theory?
Settle internet debates about food classification with this guideThe Cube Rule of Food is a potential solution to the question, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” This joke rule is simple: use a cube as a guideline for where...
How to
Eat Sunflower Seeds
To eat a sunflower seed, run your tongue along the salty outer shell, crack it between your teeth, and spit out the shell before chewing the seed. Repeat. This article instructs on how to become a master seeder: one who ...
How to
Use a Chafing Dish
Chafing dishes are often known in the catering world as "a host's best friend" because they can keep your food warm for hours on end. If you're hosting a dinner party or special event, setting up and serving with a chafi...
How to
Season Pampered Chef Stoneware
Stoneware baking pans and trays from the Pampered Chef are designed to be a naturally non-stick surface. You can cook food with little to no oil, without using coated non-stick pans that chip and fleck away. In fact, the...
How to
Make Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers are a popular treat during the Christmas holiday season. When December rolls around, many stores start selling pre-filled Christmas crackers for you to distribute at your Christmas party, but why buy t...
How to
Roast Parsnips
The earthy parsnip has its roots deep in European history, and even made a splash in the American colonies in the form of parsnip wine. Today, this vegetable is one of the most flavorful roots on the winter dinner table....
How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables with Baking Soda
A guide to removing pesticides & dirt from produce Before you eat fresh berries, grapes, or apples from the store, it’s important to rinse off your fruit to get rid of any harmful bacteria, fungi, and dirt. Adding baki...
How Long Do Olives Last? (And How to Tell If They’ve Gone Bad)
Plus, the best ways to store olives and use a whole jar before it expiresSo, you’re an olive lover—we don’t blame you! But should you be worried if you buy too many olives? Will they go bad before you can eat them?...
How to
Store and Reheat Pizza
center Pizza is delicious any time of the day or night, and cold pizza is perfectly fine every once in a while, but reheating leftover pizza can leave you with a soggy, rubbery, or dried out mess. Whether you made the pi...
Easy Ways to Store Onions to Make Them Last Longer
Save halved & cut onions for later without losing freshness If you only need to cook with a portion of an onion, you may be wondering what to do with the rest. Fortunately, it’s safe and easy to store cut onions in the...
How to
Freeze Bean Sprouts
Bean sprouts are a tender, delicious addition to a number of dishes, like stir-fry, soup, and salad. If you find yourself with more sprouts than you can use, you can keep them in the freezer, where they'll stay good for ...
How to
Eat Camembert Cheese
Camembert is a delicious French cheese with a white, bloomy rind and a soft, buttery interior. If you've never had it before, enjoy a simple preparation of room-temperature Camembert, preserves, and bread or crackers. Yo...
How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove
You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 mi...
How to
Scald Milk
Scalded milk helps make breads, cakes, and other baked goods both light and fluffy. The process of scalding kills off the protein that's in milk, which helps the gluten to remain unbroken, and it aids the dissolving proc...
How to
Eat a Grapefruit
Grapefruits are a delicious fruit in the citrus family. They are sometimes a bit tangy, but a sprinkle of sugar will help make them sweeter. The grapefruit is very healthy eaten as a snack or as part of your breakfast. Y...
How to
Fry an Egg
Flipping your fried eggs is one of the most intimidating acts of any beginner breakfast chef. The goal of a lightly crispy, well-cooked white and a runny yolk is not difficult to get, however, with a little practice. The...
How to
Eat an Orange
Eating an orange might seem simple, but there are different ways you can pair an orange with other types of food to help enhance its flavor. This article will give you some ideas on how to add oranges into your diet. It ...