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Food Hacks

Fiendishly clever culinary hacks that cookbooks have yet to discover.
"10 Reasons You Need to Add Cinnamon to Your Coffee" cover image
Mar 14, 2016

Creamer, milk (whole or skim), sugar, or even butter—you've probably added at least one of these to your coffee to improve its taste at some point. If you're looking for something different, though, t ...

"How to Make All-Natural Green Food Dye for St. Patrick's Day" cover image
Mar 12, 2016

When we were kids, Saint Patrick's Day was a green-hued holiday that promised green eggs in the morning and green mashed potatoes in the evening... along with some traditional corned beef and cabbage, ...

"The Easiest Way to Make Guilt-Free Ice Cream" cover image
Mar 10, 2016

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. It's a universally loved treat that seems to make everyone who eats it giddy. However, there are two downsides to ice cream, in my opinion. First, it ...

"10 Quick & Easy Herbal Drinks That Relieve Aches & Pains" cover image
Mar 10, 2016

When a headache strikes, I reach for the nearest painkiller. Forget closing my eyes, laying down, or even applying an ice pack—I seek the quickest and most immediate relief possible, and normally that ...

"Food Tool Friday: This $9 Idiot-Proof Knife Sharpener Gets Amazing Results" cover image
Mar 10, 2016

When I finally saved up some cash and got my first good chef's knife, I vowed to do everything by the book: clean it properly, hone it regularly, sharpen it faithfully, stand by it in sickness and in ...

"Food Tool Friday: Thermomix, a Mind-Blowing 12-in-1 Kitchen Appliance" cover image
Mar 9, 2016

When I first heard about the Thermomix, an all-in-one kitchen appliance from Australia, it sounded like an old SNL commercial parody: It slices! It dices! It heats! It kneads! Is there ANYTHING this m ...

"Do This Before Freezing Chicken, Turkey, & Other Poultry for Insanely Juicy Meat" cover image
Mar 9, 2016

I'm no coupon-cutter (I just don't have the patience for it, sadly), but I do love buying things in bulk to save a buck or two. And one of the staples on my bulk-buy list is chicken; I cook with chick ...

"For a Better-Tasting Caesar Salad, Grill All the Ingredients" cover image
Mar 9, 2016

Regardless of where you happen to live in the United States, you can always count on Caesar salad being on a menu nearby. The restaurant may be top dollar or a humble diner, but this ubiquitous salad ...

"The Easiest Way to Make Homemade French Onion Soup—In Your Microwave" cover image
Mar 9, 2016

I was fortunate enough to be visiting one of my college classmates in Columbus, GA last spring and saw two large bags of onions in his kitchen... but not like the ones you get at the grocery store. Tw ...

"Citrus Fruit… Your New Favorite Facial Cleanser?" cover image
Mar 4, 2016

Switching your favorite facial cleanser isn't an easy choice. Since everyone's skin type can range from dry, to oily, to some complicated combination of both... well, let's just say that the conventio ...