So, how do you pit a cherry? We've got a cherry pitting hack that will not only save you time, but may make those with cherry pitters a little jealous they wasted their money on the culinary tool. It might also make them realize they've been pitting cherries wrong. What's the hack?
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You probably don't know that the temperature of the water you run can actually impact the effectiveness of your garbage disposal.
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If you don't know what spatchcocking is, you're probably not alone, but it might pay to find out. Spatchcocking is lauded as an easy and efficient way to roast a chicken that will result in crispy skin and quicker cooking times.
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Many of the commissary foods are manufactured specifically for the prison population, and up until recently, one of these was a brand of chips called The Whole Shabang.
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Iberico ham, otherwise known as jamon Iberico, is one of the most popular foods in Spain, a country widely known for its incredible gastronomy scene. It's a cured ham, similar to prosciutto, and only comes from the rear legs of the pig. Why is it so pricey?
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Though shrimp is a perfect summer (or any season) protein either on the the grill, or in a number of other preparations, there's one thing that stands in the way of people using it as often as they would like, which is the difficulty that comes with peeling the shrimp.
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When you see an Egg White Delight McMuffin on McDonald's menu, though, you might start thinking it's possible to meet your health goals while eating at McD's. Chock full of protein and clocking in at 260 calories — about the same calorie count as a bowl of steel-cut oats from home. Stop right there.
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We've probably never seen our grocery bills swing back and forth the way they have since March. While states are beginning to reopen and businesses are getting back to normal, there are still signs that the pandemic is causing trouble within the food supply chain. Case in point: our cheese market.
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Aside from durian fruit, you might be hard-pressed to find a food that makes more noses blow a gasket than stinky cheese. Per a 2017 study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, university researchers surveyed over 300 people as to how much disgust they felt when smelling cheeses.
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Coffee makers actually do know what size coffee filters are made and vice versa, and in order to get a perfectly snug-fitting coffee filter, you need to fold the perforated edges that you'll see on the bottom, and one side. Why do the coffee filter manufacturers include this extra step?
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It doesn't take more than a second to remember the last time you bit into a piece of chicken, only to be disappointed by its rubbery texture and lack of flavor. Before you know it, you're dousing it in ketchup. But bland chicken will be a thing of the past with this simple seasoning trick.
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In 1895 Coca-Cola announced it was swapping out their well-known recipe for a new type of soda, dubbed New Coke. However, the public balked at the new flavor, and the decision quickly led to protests, petitions, and angry phone calls, In fact, the company was reportedly fielding 8,000 calls a day.
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While it doesn't get much better than a freshly baked pie, we also love that they're great for making ahead and freezing. People often go wrong by freezing pies after baking, which can compromise the texture if you are not careful. Here are a few tricks to keep your frozen pies from being fails.
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You know that eating Burger King's Whopper isn't like eating, say, a kale and quinoa bowl. It's a calorie bomb. But not everyone's on a diet! Some people may even want to gain weight. So is a Whopper really that bad for you? Oh, is it. Chef and nutritionist Serena Poon breaks it down for us.
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We've all been there. You're walking through the produce, checking out the big round green watermelons and the perfectly-shaped purple onions, and then your gaze is diverted to a section that has these same items — but they are already cut up and packaged in little plastic containers, just for you.
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Tossing out old Parmesan rinds, mushy bananas, and rotisserie chicken bones might not make or break your entire meal plan, but you are missing out on some wonderful opportunities when you waste foods with so much value.
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Booze has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic if you're talking about take-home sales, but the alcohol industry overall has suffered losses due to the closures of restaurants and bars. The people who bring you Guinness are investing $100 million into reviving pubs and bars
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Knowing how enchiladas are traditionally made in Mexico can help you succeed. The tortillas are lightly fried before they are used to make authentic enchiladas. This simple step allows the tortillas to crisp up a bit and creates a barrier so the tortillas will not soak up too much enchilada sauce.
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Fieri is not feeling as much love from former employees. Hearing what some of them have said about him, we figure Fieri might scare off his campaign team. "I don't think anyone actually liked him," said "Jane," a member of the team that once produced Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
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Starbucks latest secret menu drink is perfect for those who pride themselves on checking off every color of the Starbucks rainbow. The new yellow drink comes in both the original version and a skinny version, and tastes like a tropical vacation in a cup.
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If you give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. If you teach a man to catch fraud at seafood restaurants, he might not eat out for the rest of his life.
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Bitters are an important part of any liquor cabinet and bartenders likely go through cases of the stuff quite frequently given how tiny the bottles are and how integral they are to dozens of cocktails.
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General Mills-owned brand Lucky Charms recently released an all-new version of their popular breakfast cereal that looks like a pot of gold in every bowl.
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Last year, it was reported that Chipotle wasn't looking to bring its secret menu quesadillas out of the shadows since preparing it also means slowing down counter service, which was designed to deliver burritos and burrito bowls at lightning speed. But there's new hope for quesadilla lovers.
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While families nationwide are celebrating graduations and hosting socially distanced barbecues, there's one less option when it comes to the pre-party Costco run.
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No, the reason that you shouldn't be eating cherries has nothing to do with their pits. Nor does it have anything to do with their inordinately high price. It's actually all about their nutritional content — or lack thereof.
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In a moment in history where so much of how we look at our own past is under justified scrutiny, it can be helpful to look at companies who were making efforts to correct incorrect, racist narratives ahead of the curve, like Jack Daniel's.
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