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If your old fashioned is the exact same year-round, you're missing the opportunity to flex your cocktail creativity. Here's a way to level up the drink.
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The Cocktail World Record You Didn't Know Snoop Dogg Earned
Snoop Dogg is actually a Guinness record holder for an achievement that perfectly fuses his expertise in music and food. We have the details. -
The Costco Hack That Will Ensure You Don't Waste That Big Block Of Cheese
Costco sells large packages of pre-shredded cheese that you could portion out without the grating step, but shredding a block yourself allows some flexibility. -
Bread Your Chicken With Pretzels And You Won't Regret It
One way to mix up your breaded chicken game is to use pretzels instead of breadcrumbs - they add a little extra flavor without being too overpowering. -
Before You Leave The Grocery Store, Take Coco Chanel's Advice
You may not think that any of Coco Chanel's chic adages would be suited to a grocery store context. But, there is one piece of advice that applies quite well. -
The Barista Mug Hack To Keep Coffee Piping Hot
Have you ever gone to take a sip of your coffee only to find it's cold? Luckily, there's a simple, barista-approved solution to keep it hot for a little longer. -
Andrew Zimmern's Tip For Tender Steaks Lies In What He Doesn't Do
The next time your making a steak, you may want to try out this tip from celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern to ensure your meat is as tender as you like it. -
The Undercooking Method For The Perfect Casserole
Throwing together a casserole for an easy dinner will be even easier and more convenient with this hack. Try it out the next time you make one. -
The Bizarre Trick Thomas Keller Learned To Get The Perfect Pasta Texture
When you're making fresh pasta from scratch in your home kitchen, the texture of the dough is vital. Here's chef Thomas Keller's trick for the best results. -
The Paper Towel Trick For Ultra Smooth, Clean Cake Frosting
It's tough to get frosting on a cake to look absolutely perfect. Don't despair quite yet, though - you could still have flawlessly frosted cakes in your future. -
Aretha Franklin Had An Odd Request For A Michelin 3-Star Restaurant
While most people likely accept the food as it comes when dining at Michelin-starred restaurants, singer Aretha Franklin had a special request at one eatery. -
How Duff Goldman Celebrated His Daughter's Second Birthday
It seems like Duff Goldman's approach to his daughter's birthday treats remains consistently simple. -
A Hero Meal Is Meal Prep's Best Kept Secret
It can feel impossible to maintain a busy schedule and plate up tasty, nutritious meals every night. However, there's an unsung hero of the meal prep world. -
Here's Why You Should Be Smacking And Spinning Your Cake Batter
If you've ever whipped up a cake with a relatively thick batter, you'll know the struggle of endlessly tinkering with the batter. But there's a better way. -
The Saucy Airplane Food Hack That's So Simple, It's Genius
There's an easy solution to make airline food taste a little bit better, and it just involves a brief moment of planning while you are packing. -
The 3-Ingredient Baking Spray Alternative You Should Be Making At Home
If you've ever been curious about finding an alternative to baking spray that is both easy and quick, there's a recipe recently shared on TikTok. -
The 50-Cent Trick To Get Pie Crust Thickness Just Right
Do you struggle to get your pie crust thickness just right? Grab two quarters from your coin jar and use this 50-cent trick as your measuring guide. -
The Easy Jam Hack That Will Elevate Your Homemade Fruit Tarts
There's a simple hack that will turn every fruit tart into a true show-stopper, and it requires very little extra effort. -
What You Should Do If Your Biscuits Are Floury
Anyone who's bitten into a biscuit that tastes as if it fell on a work surface might know they made their biscuit too floury. Here's how to avoid that. -
The One Type Of Oil You Shouldn't Use To Make Mayonnaise
If you love mayo, you need to make it from scratch at least once. But make sure you're not using this one particular type of oil if you want it to be perfect. -
Why You Need To Avoid Overfilling The Pastry Bag
Have you ever dealt with a messy pastry bag that has filling coming out of both ends? Luckily, there's one easy tip that should help you out. -
The Mistake You're Making By Preparing Your Cobbler Ahead Of Time
You may be tempted to prepare your cobbler in advance so you're not spending all your time in the kitchen during a gathering — just don't make this one mistake. -
The Baking Mistake That Will Leave You With Soppy Custard Pies
A magical ingredient in your custard pie can also make your dessert seem cursed by sloppiness if you make a certain kind of baking mistake. -
How To Create An Herb Brush For Unbeatable Steak Basting
When basting your meat the next time you're grilling up steaks for dinner, try using an herb brush instead of a normal spoon or utensil to get the job done. -
You Should Be Cooking Chicken Thighs Skin-Side Down For Extra Crisp
If you're aiming for that perfectly crisp skin, you always want to place the chicken thighs in your pan or skillet skin-side down when you're cooking it. -
The Trick For Getting The Shiniest Chocolate Coating
The last thing you want is for your chocolate to be dull and unappealing. However, there is one ingredient that will give you the shiniest chocolate coating. -
The Reason Your Casserole May Not Have Baked Evenly
If you've ever pulled your casserole out of the oven only to find that it hasn't baked evenly, you may have made this simple mistake while you were cooking.