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A Blackstone griddle needs proper seasoning every time you use it, but the process is simple and guarantees perfectly grilled foods with no stubborn sticking.
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What Makes A Bodega Different From A Convenience Store?
New York City is famous for many things, including its bodegas -- where you can get a sandwich, your household cleaners, and just about anything else. -
Are The Flowers That Grow From Herbs Edible?
Tending to your homegrown herbs can present new opportunities to play with your food, including using the flowers that grow on the plants in new applications. -
The Peppercorn That Is So Fruity, You Can Put It On Ice Cream
Timut (timur) peppercorns are the perfect pairing for desserts, specifically ice cream because they have citrusy notes that give off juicy, floral aromas. -
Why Emmental Is The Ultimate Fondue Cheese
Fondue is melty, delicious, and one of its primary ingredients is traditionally Emmental cheese, aka Swiss cheese as it's known in the States. -
The Cocktail Ina Garten Always Orders To See If A Bar Is Worth The Hype
Ina Garten, queen of the Hamptons and our hearts, has the best suggestion for how to determine if a bar is worth its salt or not, and it involves a classic. -
Why Some Gummy Candy Actually Isn't Vegan
If you're familiar with candy, you likely know that gummies usually have gelatin, making them not plant based. Fortunately, some are totally vegan. -
The Expert-Approved Wine Pairing For Lamb Chops
Food Republic consulted an expert to find out what kind of wines are a sure-to-please pairing for rich lamb chops, whether you choose to grill or roast them. -
Why It Seems Like Tomatoes Are Becoming Less Flavorful
No, you're not imagining it: Tomatoes today are a lot less flavorful on average than they used to be. And this has a lot to do with American history. -
Don't Skip This Step To Make Lamb Less Gamey
If you're cooking lamb but you want it to be a little less gamey, you need to try soaking the meat in salt and vinegar before you start cooking. -
The Best Part Of The Chicken To Use For Stock
If you're choosing just one part of the chicken for stock, chicken wings are your best bet for achieving the ideal balance of flavor and gelatin. -
The Simple Storage Hack To Save Open Tomato Paste Tubes
Since tomato paste isn't often used in large amounts, it's worth learning how to preserve this useful product, and these two methods are sure to do you well. -
What Sets Grandma Pizza Apart From The Standard New York Slice
While both boast crispy bottoms, a Grandma slice is denser and square, whereas the slender and triangular New York slice remains manageable even when folded. -
Stop Throwing Out Artichoke Stems And Cook With Them Instead
Artichokes are one of the more unusual veggies as most of it is discarded rather than eaten - but if you're throwing out stems, you're doing it wrong. -
The Expert-Approved Wine Pairing For Meaty Tacos
Tacos are often paired with light Mexican beers or margaritas, but there's no reason they can't be enjoyed alongside a glass of wine according to this expert. -
Why TV Dinners Fell Out Of Popularity
The technological innovations that defined TV dinners also lead to their downfall, as frozen food giants learned that convenience doesn’t trump nutrition. -
The Cinematic Origins Of The Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass
While the Nick & Nora glass might be ubiquitous today, it went out of fashion for about 50 years -- only to be revived by one bar in the 1980s. -
What Exactly Is A High-Rye Bourbon?
High-rye bourbon blends combine the best of both worlds to create something fresh and inspiring, yet they are also a nod to older whiskey production styles. -
How Rosé Vinegar Differs From Its Red And White Wine Counterpart
Rosé wine vinegar strikes an ideal balance between the more common red wine and white wine varieties, as it is both delicate, light, and richly flavorful. -
What Magnolia Blossoms Taste Like (And How To Prepare Them)
Spring means bright, beautiful magnolia blossoms perfuming the air, but you can do more than enjoy their scent -- you can actually eat them. -
What Separates Kimchi From Sauerkraut?
While both foods are typically made from cabbage and fermented, kimchi and sauerkraut have key differences in origins, preparation, and seasonings. -
Why Your Cast Iron Skillet Has A Rough Surface
There's a historical reason why modern cast iron pans have such a bumpy and rough surface, compared to vintage models that look surprisingly different. -
Despite Their Similar Shape, Highball And Collins Glasses Are Not The Same
Collins glasses are designed to hold drinks with more than two components; highball glasses are intended for mixed drinks made from a single spirit and a mixer. -
Why You Should Never Eat Raw Flour
We all know that there's a risk of salmonella from raw cookie dough, but there's also a chance of E. coli -- and not from the eggs but the raw flour. -
The Water Myth Behind Great NYC Bagels
There is little doubt in our minds that New York City produces some of the best bagels in the world, but why is that? It's less to do with water than technique. -
The Best Substitute For Cake Flour Is Also The Easiest
If you don't have cake flour on hand, you can substitute all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch for delicious cake with a light and delicate crumb. -
Is Sourdough Bread Gluten-Free?
Sourdough bread is delicious, surprisingly nutritious, and while it contains lower levels of chemicals that will irritate tummies, it is not gluten free.