What Does A Blue Bruise On A Mushroom Mean?
What makes mushrooms go blue is completely different for different species of fungi, so you need to know what you're looking at before eating
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Why The Line At Your Airport Starbucks Just Got Shorter
With about 400 locations in airports across the U.S., the chain is a convenient option for many travelers. And now, Starbucks is upping that convenience factor.
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The 15 Best French Restaurants In America
Whether you're going to see what Thomas Keller can do in Napa Valley, or how Jean-George does it in New York, these are our nation's best French restaurants.
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The Surprising Reason The War In Ukraine Could Cause Grocery Prices To Rise
You may believe the war in Ukraine won't have more than a small impact on most people's day-to-day lives, but that thought couldn't be further from the truth.
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What Is Takamine Whiskey And Why Is It So Unique?
Takamine whiskey, winner of a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Wine & Spirits Competition in 2021, has been gaining a lot of attention for its taste and story.
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Classic Croque Monsieur Recipe
A croque monsieur is a classic French dish that doubles as the perfect comfort food. What's not to love about a cheesy toasted ham sandwich with béchamel?
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What Are Tteok And How Do You Cook Them?
Tteok are a traditional Korean food considered by many to as representative of Korea as kimchi; made from rice, tteok are often part of a soup or stir-fry.
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You Should Start Adding Paper Towels To Your Produce Drawer. Here's Why
Paper towels are an essential in the kitchen, absorbing moisture up and away; and there's yet another way they can be used — in the fridge, for our produce.
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Here's Why Cheese Curds Squeak
Cheese curds are a common snack at pubs and famously squeak when you chew them; did you know you can get the squeak back if your cheese curds lose theirs?
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This Secret Ingredient Will Take Your Rice Krispies Treats To The Next Level
Rice Krispies treats are delicious but they can also harden quite quickly; this secret ingredient can take your treats up a notch and keep them soft for longer.
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This Trick Will Prevent Your Sous Vide Eggs From Cracking
If you've tried to sous vide eggs and found your eggs cracking the minute the hit the water, there's a simple hack that can save your eggs, water, and pot.
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Why You Should Think Twice About Putting Ice In Wine
Putting ice in wine may be a quick way to chill your drink but what does to wine may make you think twice the next time you reach for some cubes.
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The Real Reason Spinach Shrivels When You Cook It
The reason spinach shrivels when cooked is two-fold, one being, of course, the water content of spinach, and the other is the type of acid spinach contains.
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The Surprising Reason Gin And Tonic Was Invented
Gin and tonic's origin story may be an unusual one for a cocktail but it's one that even Winston Churchill acknowledged was vitally important to England.
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This Viral TikTok Will Help You Make The Best Tomato Confit
Fresh tomato confit is a versatile condiment that, according to this viral TikTok, you can whip up in the oven in no time — anytime and in any season.
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What The White Strings In Eggs Really Are
The white strings in eggs are usually present when you crack them open, and if you ever wondered what they are — they're protein and as safe to eat as the yolk.
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How To Tell If Steak Has Gone Bad
Ways to tell if a steak has gone bad include understanding what the package labels mean and using your senses of sight and smell to help you make the call.
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Here's How Much Guinness Is Served On St. Patrick's Day
On St. Patrick's Day, raising a pint of Guinness is tradition and is truly the day for the beer brand, as the holiday means an over 800% bump in sales.
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Why We Eat Beans During Purim
Beans and other legumes are eaten during Purim to commemorate Queen Esther; whose courageous actions saved the Jewish people in Persia in fourth century BCE.
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What Are Those Little Spots On Apples Anyways?
The tiny spots on apples may give them character, but they are also inextricably tied to their respiration and also, at times, their infection and demise.
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Here's Why Deer Milk Isn't More Popular
Deer milk remains a niche dairy product, with reasons being supply, production, and demand, as the milk has yet to catch on with consumers beyond New Zealand.
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Is It Safe To Eat Rhubarb Leaves?
While rhubarb stalks are well-known as a seasonal ingredient in desserts, preserves, and dishes, the leaves of the rhubarb are never used — this is why.
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What Is Terroir And Does It Matter For Coffee Beans?
Terroir is a coffee term that wine connoisseurs will also know well; it can help in determining and anticipating the taste of coffee from around the bean belt.
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The Reason Your Rice Keeps Bubbling Over
The reason your rice inevitably bubbles over when you cook it on the stovetop is due to the rice's starchy outside, but there's a simple way to mitigate this.
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The Absolute Best Ways To Reheat Baked Potatoes
To reheat leftover baked potatoes is a snap; here, we go over a few different methods for reheating baked potatoes while still retaining their fluffy goodness.
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Here's Why Your Favorite Packaged Foods Have Gotten Smaller
As packaged foods like cereal and candy continue to get smaller, it's important for consumers to be aware of what is happening on their local grocery shelves.
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What Do The Stickers On Your Fruit Actually Mean?
The produce stickers on your fruit hold a lot of information, which you can use to make informed decisions on what you're actually bringing up to the register.
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