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Coffee May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Study Suggests
There’s no part of the morning routine as sacred as that first sip of freshly poured coffee. In fact, most fans of the dark brew know not to schedule any meetings until well after they’ve downed a cup of joe. And that’s a wise decision: Studies keep pouring in that suggest our beloved bean juice…
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Chefs Agree You Should Be Adding This Tasty Ingredient to More of Your Meals
As a novice cook itching to learn more about whipping up a delicious meal, I have put a lot of trust into testing out the seemingly bizarre methods professional chefs swear by (like Alton Brown’s unique trick for boiling pasta). But there has been one frequently suggested pro-tip that I have been incredibly reluctant to…
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Yes, Your Flour Does Expire — Here’s Why You Need to Check
Flour is one of the most common pantry staples out there, and yet there’s a simple question that many people can’t answer about it: Does flour expire? The short answer is yes — but there’s a lot more you need to know about it. When does flour expire? While flour has an incredibly long shelf…
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Is It Better to Drop Eggs in Cold Water or Hot Water When You’re Boiling? The Surprising Answer Is…
Egg cooking methods can be like recipes for chocolate chip cookies: everyone has their own. But if you prefer the shells of your soft- or hard-boiled eggs to practically fall right off, you might want to rethink your strategy–at least if you’re starting your eggs in cold water. That’s right, it was put to the…
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How to Reheat Fried Chicken That’s Crispy, Crunchy, and Finger-Licking Good
If last night’s chicken dinner is calling out to you from the fridge, you better get ready to take a few notes on how to reheat fried chicken. Sure, you can just grab a piece from the fridge and chow down, but there’s something about the smell and taste of a warm piece of fried…
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How to Reheat Crawfish Fit for a Tasty Southern Feast
If you’re lucky enough to snag some leftovers after a home-cooked southern feast, we sure hope you know how to reheat crawfish. Also known as crayfish, crawdad, and crawdaddy, this miniature crustacean is typically served cajun style and served with potatoes and corn. Lazarus Lynch, the host of Food Network’s Comfort Nation and Chopped…
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Avoid Bland Scrambled Eggs With This Flavor-Boosting Ingredient
Nothing is worse than biting into a plate of eggs, only to have them taste bland and rubbery. While you could just try to make them better by sprinkling a pinch of salt and pepper, what if there was a way to get a richer and more complex flavor every time you make a scamble?…
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What’s the Difference Between Ice Cream and Gelato?
We’re reaching peak cold-treat season (even though ice cream is delicious all-year round), so we wouldn’t blame you if you’ve stared at the overflowing freezer section at your grocery store and wondered, “What’s the difference between ice cream and gelato?” Even though we’d willingly eat any dessert placed in front of us — whether you…
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Mood Foods: How Nutrition Affects Mental Health
This guest post was written by Jeffrey Zurofsky, the culinary program director at Newport Academy in Bethlehem, Connecticut. What we eat not only affects every aspect of our physical well-being, it also has profound implications for our mental health. New research validates that our food choices, how we source our food, the care we put…
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If Pineapple Pizza Gets Your Feathers in a Bunch, Then This Pizza Topping Might Put You Over the Edge
If you thought pineapple was an appalling pizza-topper, then you may want to sit down for this. Apparently, another fruit has made its way to the cheesy surface of our innocent pizza slices — strawberries. Yes, we know. It’s ridiculous. But, it’s real — and it might be happening in a household very close to…