When autumn rolls around, you may notice trees in your neighborhood showing off fruits of the season with clusters of colorful, miniature-sized apples. With this bounty in abundance, you might wonder if those small crab apples are fair game for…
Clams and mussels are two popular bivalves that can be used in a variety of dishes that aren’t very complicated to prepare. We’re thinking about steamed mussels in a white wine sauce, raw clams on the half shell with tangy…
At some point in your culinary education, you probably heard that you should never wash mushrooms. They’re porous, so they absorb too much moisture and become mushy, the theory goes. But then you see something like Julia Child washing ‘shrooms…
Even if you don’t have a dream budget, there’s an option for you If you have started to notice that seemingly every single food blogger has a kitchen with a white marble countertop, you’re not alone. After years of…
The ingredients in your pantry and kitchen can be used for more than just whipping up delicious meals. Hiding in your cupboards is an arsenal of non-toxic, yet efficient cleaning ingredients you can combine to make your own all-purpose cleaner.…
The truth about cast iron pans is that most of the slightly intimidating rules about handling them properly are all concerned with preserving the seasoning layer above all else. You should never soak an unrusted cast iron skillet or use…
Watching a glass of red wine tip over onto your favorite white tablecloth or finding a few rogue spots the morning after a dinner party can really make your stomach drop. It’s no secret that red wine stains are notoriously…
To the uninitiated, cast iron pans have somewhat of an air of mystery about them. Maybe you’ve heard that you can’t use soap on them, or that you have to coat them in specialized oil to keep them from rotting…
Our lives simply wouldn’t be the same without Tupperware. Essential for everything from storing leftovers to packing snacks to eat on the go, reusable plastic food containers help streamline things both in and out of the kitchen. But as anyone…
The Instant Pot can be a lifesaver for busy families by helping to deliver a quick and nutritious meal; Electric pressure cookers can cut cooking time in half and can assist with nutrient retention, according to the BBC. You can…