We've all been there — you find a recipe you're really excited about and the last ingredient on the list is fresh basil. Easy enough to source, but with herbs a little goes a long way. So what's the best way to freeze all that leftover basil?
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Coca-Cola Energy, is the company's first Coke-branded non-soda drink, was quietly released in January prior to its grand public launch via Super Bowl promotions and a commercial that ran during the big game. What's it all about?
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Tequila is one of those liquors where people seem to fall into one of two camps — either they like it, or they hate it. For those of you out there who consider yourselves fans of this Mexican spirit, knowing how to go about storing tequila is of paramount importance.
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They are best known for their role in a summery pesto with basil, garlic, a good olive oil, and parmesan cheese. Why is the tasty pine nut so expensive, though?
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Peanut butter, with or without jelly, is like the universal taste of childhood. Whether you like your peanut butter sweet or savory, smooth or chunky, there's one thing you probably don't like — or expect — with peanut butter, which is something you probably never expected.
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Pancetta and prosciutto are both cured meats, both pork products, both Italian, and both even start with the letter 'p.' Confusing! No wonder they're frequently mistaken for one another. Are they, in fact, the same thing, or at least similar enough so as to make them interchangeable?
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When it comes to California-based burger chains, In-N-Out reigns supreme. Burger fans have been flocking to its locations for their popular burgers and shakes. In-N-Out's menu hacks have become a must for many of the chain's regulars -- especially when it comes to the fries.
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How fast do you eat a Happy Meal? Watch and learn from the champ, YouTuber and competitive eater Matt Stonie.
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Talk about crossing cultures — the French taco combines a dizzying array of ingredient influences in its overstuffed tortilla casing.
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Maybe scrapple isn't quite as weird as other strange morning meals from around the world like Britain's blood-based black pudding, but scrapple is still one of the stranger breakfast meats you'd ever want to eat... or perhaps not eat, at least after you find out what it's made from.
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Cilantro and coriander — sometimes the names seem to be used interchangeably, but are they actually the same thing? Or are they two separate herbs? Well, the answer is no — but also no.
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Some drinks can be kept in the freezer. Water, for example, can be frozen to make ice cubes, or to stay cold longer once you take it out, particularly in the summer. On the other hand, there are some drinks you should never put in the freezer. Whiskey is one that should never be put in the freezer.
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There is no fruit quite like the durian, which has the appeal to entice even as it repulses. Why does it smell so bad?
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Unless some kind of herb-or-spice-eating bug gets into a jar, some of our spices look like they might have a long shelf life. But not only is this not the case, some culinary experts think that dried herbs and spices actually begin to lose their strength as soon as you buy them.
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Canned tuna isn't exactly an expensive fish, which is probably why it's been such a staple of sack lunches for decades. Order up some bluefin tuna at a sushi restaurant, however, and you'll almost certainly be paying a pretty penny. Why is it so pricey?
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What's orange, comes individually wrapped in plastic or shaved off a block at the deli counter, and tastes like heaven on a burger or in a grilled cheese sandwich? American cheese. What's really in these square orange-y slices, though, and is it even real cheese?
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Kirkland fish oil, a Costco brand supplement, is known for being very economical, and it can be tempting to pick some up if you're in the market for fish oil. However, there are many questions as to the quality of the product.
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If you forgot about the bottle of wine you tried to quickly chill in your freezer, you may be wondering if it can live to be enjoyed at another time, or do you declare the bottle a lost cause?
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Brace yourselves, Disney/Pixar fans and ice cream lovers (have we covered, like, 99 percent of the human race here?), your new favorite dessert has arrived in grocery store freezers: ice cream flavors created to celebrate childhood movie classics Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles.
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Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world today after saffron, because it can only be found in specific parts of the world and it can only be pollinated in a specific way by hand — or by certain animal and insect species.
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A block of Velveeta melted down is the easiest way to make queso, but the Costco version made by Good Foods is, of course, cheese-free. What's it all about?
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Have you ever put much thought about what's actually in these processed meat rods called Slim Jims? They're most certainly not beef jerky and truth be told, their ingredients might just keep you from snapping into one ever again.
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What would Valentine's Day be without those chatty little candy hearts we've all come to know and love? They're back this year, but they're not exactly like they've been in years past.
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While Trader Joe's Charles Shaw (aka Two Buck Chuck) may have popularized the concept of cheap wines you needn't be ashamed to drink, Aldi's Winking Owl is another rising star in the booze-on-a-budget field. But who actually makes this inexpensive wine that the masses rave about?
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For coffee drinkers, pouring a hot cup of joe in the morning isn't just a ritual of habit, it's a necessity to get the day started. What about switching your morning mug of coffee though, for a crisp apple instead?
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All the berries that grow on the pepper plant grow to the exact same shade: red. What sets the peppercorns apart, that is whether they are white or black, is when we pick the berries they are derived from, and what we do with the berries once they are picked.
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Depending on where you are in the world, you can find avocados in both savory dishes as a side or garnish, or as the main ingredient in puddings and dessert. They can be pretty pricey, though. Why is that?
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