The Untold Truth Of Food Network Star Carl Ruiz
Even if you didn't know him, you could tell that Food Network personality, restaurateur, and chef Carl Ruiz was a guy who would be fun to hang out with.
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Are Green Potatoes Really Safe To Eat?
Potatoes are a staple starch most can't resist, but what about green potatoes? Should you be slicing and dicing them for your next party recipe? Here's the lowdown on whether or not green potatoes are safe to eat.
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The Reason Why Matt Stonie Started Competitive Eating
In an AMA post on Reddit, Matt Stonie admits that he first entered the competitive eating world to simply make a buck. The California native made $1000 and he was eager to do it all over again. "I won by a quarter of a lobster roll," he said, and thought that maybe he could do this.
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Why Is Caviar So Expensive?
Caviar is practically synonymous with wealth and extravagance. It features prominently in parties thrown by Russian oil barons, has made an appearance on a $1,000 pizza, and was even used to moisturize the skin of first son Barron Trump. Yes, caviar is definitely some high-end stuff — but why?
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Are Avocados Really Vegan?
If you happen to be a vegan who really loves avocados, well, we have some news that might have you spitting out your avocado smoothie in compete and total shock. Avocados aren't as vegan-friendly as you've been led to believe.
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Can You Eat Raw Salmon?
Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish which is why you'll see it served in many forms from smoked and grilled to even raw. According to Smart Source Seafood, yes, you can eat raw salmon, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
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Do You Really Need To Remove Silver Skin From Meat?
If you're a lover of barbecued ribs, chances are you've noticed that there's a thick, slightly translucent skin, called silver skin, on one side of the slab. It can seem like a daunting task to get rid of it, so aspiring chefs might wonder if they really need to remove the silver skin from meat.
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Put A Green Onion In Water, And Watch What Happens
Green onions are an incredibly versatile vegetable. Although they're often associated with Chinese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines, sliced green onions also add a nice touch to potato salad and even pizza.
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The Reason Chilean Sea Bass Is So Expensive
Good luck finding Chilean sea bass on the menu at your local Red Lobster. The dish can be incredibly pricey and is typically found only in high-end restaurants. What is it that makes Chilean sea bass so expensive, though? Well, the short answer would be supply and demand.
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Freezing Avocados: Here's What You Should Know
If you don't pop open an avocado within a few days of it ripening, then you could be in for an unhappy surprise when you finally do, because there is nothing sadder than a gross, squishy, browning, too-ripe avocado.
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Here's How Much Money Competitive Eaters Really Make
Competitive eaters might not garner the same sort of acclaim as professional ballplayers, but they can make a professional athlete's salary -- if they're good enough. When it comes to the world of competitive eating, there's more than one way to make a buck, but making a career of it isn't easy.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Regular And Organic Eggs
Organic is one of those buzzwords that has taken the grocery industry by storm, and in the egg department, organic egg sales are booming. So how do you know if that carton of eggs you've picked up in the grocery store labeled organic is the real deal?
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Here's How To Tell If Ground Beef Has Gone Bad
Ground beef is a dinnertime staple in many houses, as it's an affordable way to make a flavorful meal without having to spring for pricier cuts. But if you've ever stocked up on ground beef only to see that's it's grayish brown inside and wondered if it's still safe to eat, you're not alone.
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Can You Eat Zucchini Raw?
Zucchini is very healthy and has the benefit of being extremely versatile in the kitchen. While it makes an excellent addition to any meal, and can be sautéed, battered and fried, grilled, and baked, you might wonder why you don't hear about people eating it raw.
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Does Celery Really Have Negative Calories?
Negative calorie foods are every dieter's dream. You can just eat a ton of whatever and watch those pounds magically melt away! Of all the foods frequently touted as having negative calories by food gurus, one of the best known is good old celery. Does it really have negative calories, though?
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Veal Sweetbreads: What Are They And What Do They Taste Like?
Sweetbreads sound like some kind of yummy breakfast pastry, don't they? A sweetbread is actually organ meat, and isn't so yummy-sounding after all. Recently, however, sweetbreads have experienced a surge in popularity with the nose-to-tail eating crowd.
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What Happens When You Swallow Gum By Accident
Chewing gum is widely enjoyed in the United States (in fact, more people chew gum than not), and once you're done, you usually spit it out — hopefully into the garbage. Sometimes, though, instead of into the trash can, it winds up unintentionally going down the hatch and into your gullet.
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The Difference Between 'Sell By' And 'Use By' Dates
When it comes to deciphering sell-by versus use-by dates, you'll be surprised to find that one has nothing to do with you and the other isn't always right.
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Why You Should Never Buy Ground Beef At Walmart
While Walmart may be your best one-stop shopping destination for those occasions when you've just got to pick up a cremation urn, a fursuit and, oh yeah, some groceries, there are still a few things you should really shop for elsewhere.
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What You Need To Know About Nacho Flay, Bobby Flay's Cat
Bobby Flay's cat Nacho is a Maine Coon cat more famously referred to as Nacho Flay — and being the sidekick of a famous chef has its perks. If you aren't familiar with Nacho Flay, here are a few things you should know.
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Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin?
Deciding which potatoes to use in your favorite recipes can be a little bit more of a challenge in the era of stores that offer up an abundance of potato types. Aside from its nutritional profile, color, and flavor, the sweet potato does have something in common with others: you can eat the skin.
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The Reason It's Safe To Eat Moldy Blue Cheese
Most people prefer not to eat moldy food. One major exception to this rule is in regards to blue cheese where mold isn't seen as a bad thing. Here's why a little mold won't sentence your blue cheese to a sad fate in the garbage can.
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Is Brown Lettuce Safe To Eat?
Whether it's some leafy greens on your burger, in a wrap, or on a salad, most of us would prefer that our lettuce be green. What if you have less-than-fresh-looking leafy greens? Is it safe to eat brown lettuce, and why the odd color change?
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The Untold Truth Of Qdoba
Despite its popularity, there are some underground fun facts about the Mexican fast-casual chain, Qdoba, that you probably don't know. so we thought we'd delve into some Qdoba 4-1-1. This is the untold truth of your queso bearing, cilantro-rice-loving haven, Qdoba Mexican Eats.
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Is Hostess Really Selling Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich Twinkies?
Hostess, the creator of the iconic, golden, cream-filled snack Twinkies, has been known to fiddle around with flavors in the past, but a recent tweet had people wondering if they'd finally gone over the edge. "Only the real ones know about these," they tweeted.
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Can Apple Seeds Really Kill You?
Have you heard somewhere that apple seeds are poisonous, or even that you could drop dead if you accidentally ate one? Well, these rumors are true in a sense, but it's going to take way more than a single wayward apple seed to finish you off, especially if you don't grind it to a pulp first.
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The Untold Truth Of Coconut Oil
Superfoods are nutrient-dense, super healthy foods that we all know we should be working into our diets more often. Blueberries, salmon, kale, green tea... and coconut oil? That last one just doesn't seem to fit, but coconut oil has been touted as a health food for years. Is it really that healthy?
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