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Food Hacks

Fiendishly clever culinary hacks that cookbooks have yet to discover.
"Why You Should Stop Buying Single-Serve Yogurts & Start Making Them Yourself" cover image
Jun 30, 2015

Single-serve yogurt cartons are so much fun. They're delicious, convenient, and the perfect size; no wonder it's so fun to open a new container of yogurt every morning. Yet as awesome as single-serve ...

"How to Make Homemade Nutella (That's Better Than the Real Stuff)" cover image
Jun 30, 2015

It is a universal truth that Nutella is the nectar of the gods. It takes the already delicious (e.g., sandwiches, cupcakes, or even bacon), and turns it into something magical. Everyone also knows hom ...

"The Easiest, Best Way to Keep Soft Herbs Fresh for Months" cover image
Jun 27, 2015

There are a lot of reasons for wanting to make sure your herbs last a long time. Maybe you know that your grocery store won't have decent parsley in the winter. Maybe you're taking a last-minute trip ...

"How & Why You Should Make Your Own Protein Powder" cover image
Jun 27, 2015

Protein powder is a fad in the same way that Justin Bieber's music is: you either love it, or you hate it. Everyone I know has a strong opinion about protein powder, ranging from "daily necessity" to ...

"8 Reasons Why You Should Never Throw Away Eggshells" cover image
Jun 26, 2015

The other day I was doing the math on roughly how many eggs I eat each year. I estimated about 500. That's a lot of eggs. And, subsequently, that's a lot of eggshells to throw in the trash. I felt wei ...

"How to Get Gunky Stove Burners & Grill Grates Clean Without Any Scrubbing" cover image
Jun 24, 2015

Though you may scrub every inch of your kitchen, there are plenty of trouble areas that are nearly impossible to get clean: gunked-up tile grout, rust in the sink, and caked-on burners and grates on t ...

"5 Healthy (But Just as Addictive) Alternatives to French Fries" cover image
Jun 23, 2015

I've never met a person who doesn't love French fries. And, to be frank, I have no desire to meet such a person. I know traditionalists who love their fries with ketchup; European folk who love theirs ...

"How to Cut a Perfect Bowl Full of Watermelon" cover image
Jun 22, 2015

Watermelons scream summer like no other fruit, and there's nothing like biting into a sweet one on a hot summer day. Although there's no exact right way to cut watermelon, there are many occasions whe ...

"How to Prepare & Serve Watermelon for Parties" cover image
Jun 22, 2015

Impress your friends with this simple yet great way to serve a watermelon. Perfect for parties. You'll never create triangle-shaped slices of watermelon ever again with this hack. You only need a wate ...

"Food Tool Friday: Meet the Big Green Egg—The Ultimate Cookout Machine" cover image
Jun 22, 2015

At first glance, the Big Green Egg looks like it was created by Dr. Seuss or some other whimsy-driven being, like Zooey Deschanel. And while this earthenware cooker may look cute, it produces serious ...