Shallow frying vs. Deep Fry - What's the difference?

If you regularly prepare food, you may have heard of shallow frying and deep frying. They've been getting more and more popular lately, and it's something we get asked about a lot! Many people assume that this method applies to one technique,...

How to make an airtight cookie jar

There's nothing better than cookies fresh out of the oven. The warm, rich smell makes people flock to the kitchen. What's even better than freshly baked cookies, though, is a stash of cookies that lives on your kitchen counter and is at...

Can raw sweet potatoes be frozen? - The Ultimate Guide

You may be inspired by a sweet potato recipe and buy too many. And while sweet potatoes do last a long time, you may not want to use them repeatedly in a few weeks. How should you preserve sweet potatoes? Can raw sweet...

How to keep food warm at a picnic

There is nothing better than a real picnic on a beautiful day: a delicious meal surrounded by nature. We believe that a picnic is one of the best ways to enjoy food, whether you're surrounded by friends and family, or just...

How many slices of bread are in a loaf?

Buying a loaf of bread should be a simple task, but it's not always as easy as it seems. When calculating how much bread you need for a specific period of time, it's always helpful to know how much bread is...

Why does my minced meat smell like eggs?

Ground beef is one of the most popular meats eaten in America, and for good reason. It's incredibly versatile and tastes great. You can use it to make burgers, meatballs, tacos, spaghetti sauce, lasagna, meatloaf, and other delicious foods. Sometimes we buy a...

Does Epsom salt expire? - What you should know

Many people have heard of the new salt, the very famous Epsom salt. In recent years, it has become the talk of the town due to its various purposes. Some people use Epsom salt to treat muscle aches, constipation, stress, and to...

The 7 Best Blue Cheese Substitutes

Blue cheese, or queso bleu, is a generic term used to describe one of the world's most popular and versatile cheeses. With a salty, spicy flavor and pungent aroma, blue cheese is made from pasteurized cow, sheep, or goat milk that...

How To Tell If Ground Turkey Is Bad - The Ultimate Guide

Raise your hand if you have ever found a package of meat in the fridge that you don't remember buying. It can be very difficult to tell if it has gone bad, but no one wants to risk food poisoning. Processed meats,...

What does guava taste like?

Guava is a delicious tropical fruit native to Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Their skin color ranges from yellow to light green, and their flesh is usually white, deep red, or a vibrant shade of pink. It is small...