quokkabottles on UnsplashThere was a time, not that long ago, when a water bottle was just a water bottle. You grabbed whatever plastic vessel survived the dishwasher, refilled it at the sink, and carried on…
Jess Bailey on UnsplashIf you have ever pulled a batch of pale, flat cookies or a dense, heavy cake out of the oven, you have probably blamed your baking technique or your oven temperature. You…
Sweet Treats Built For Summer. Summer potlucks are the perfect excuse to bring desserts that feel fun, fresh, and fitting of the hot weather. But don't forget, you need to make these sweet treats easy…
Foods Your Gut Can't Handle. Given that your stomach acid can break down almost anything (in fact, it's nearly as acidic as battery acid, which can burn through metal and bone), you might think that…
Diana Polekhina on UnsplashProcessed food is part of everyday life, and plenty of it deserves a place in the kitchen. Frozen vegetables, canned beans, plain yogurt, and rolled oats are all processed, yet they can…
Cooker King on UnsplashNonstick pans have earned their spot as a kitchen staple. They make cooking eggs, fish, and delicate sauces so much easier, and cleanup takes a fraction of the time it would with…
Robert Nagy on PexelsFresh food has a strong reputation because it sounds simple, wholesome, and close to the source. Frozen food, on the other hand, often gets treated like the backup plan you reach for…
The Building Blocks Behind Beloved Food Traditions. Every cuisine has ingredients that do more than fill a pantry, because they shape flavor, routine, technique, and even the way meals are shared. Some are humble staples,…
Happy Accidents That Stuck Around. Some foods become famous because chefs plan them carefully, while others show up because someone misread a recipe, solved a problem quickly, or turned a small mistake into something people…
