Ever Wonder About What Makes Lemons Yellow?
Carotenoids, specifically, are responsible for the yellow and orange pigments that naturally emerge as lemons, which start off green, continue to ripen.
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Stories By Avery Tomaso
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During Prohibition, You Could Get A Prescription For Liquor
Alcohol has been regarded as having medicinal qualities since ancient times, and during Prohibition, you could actually get a prescription for booze. -
For The Most Decadent Cookies, Only Use One Part Of The Egg
To achieve ultra-rich and delicious homemade cookies, using only the yolks - instead of the whole egg - when building your dough is the way to go. -
The Reason To'ak Chocolate Is The Most Expensive In The World
To'ak chocolate is made with two ingredients: cane sugar and Nacional cacao, a designated heirloom cacao that is among the oldest varieties on Earth. -
How Many Glasses Of Wine Are In A Standard Box?
A standard box of wine will typically yield around 20 glasses, although this figure varies by brand and how big of a glass you tend to pour. -
The Best Type Of Oats To Use When Mixing Up Overnight Oats
Your local grocery store likely offers an abundance of options, but the best choice for making overnight oats is old-fashioned oats, also called rolled oats. -
For Better Gluten-Free Bread, Reach For Psyllium Husks
If you want gluten-free bread that tastes just like the good stuff from the store, you'll need some essential ingredients like psyllium husks. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Tip For Better Pizza Crust Is Actually Ice
If you want to ensure you get the perfect pizza crust every time and limit your risk of burning, you may want to bake it with a little crushed iced on top. -
Is The Home Of The Long Island Iced Tea In Tennessee Or New York?
Long Island iced teas are as notorious as they are guaranteed to result in a nice buzz, but the origins of said cocktail are actually in dispute. -
The Life Hack You Never Knew You Needed For Opening A New Coffee Creamer
If you hate peeling off the stubborn foil seal on your bottle of coffee creamer, try checking the lid to see if it can act as an easy-open device. -
The Alcohol That Puts The Twist In Twisted Tea
For spiked drinks like Twisted Tea and Mike's Hard Lemonade, if you were ever curious as to what type of alcohol is used, it's actually a bit like beer. -
Add Canned Condensed Milk To Red Wine For A Sweet And Creamy Twist
Drizzling a bit of condensed milk into your glass of red wine might sound unusual, but the flavors actually complement each other beautifully. -
How Giada De Laurentiis Turns Brie Into A Sweet And Savory Dip
Whipped cheeses can be a great topping for crostinis and a dip for veggies; here's how Giada De Laurentiis turns brie into a creamy sweet and savory delight. -
Revamp Your Pizza Rolls With Instant French Onion Soup Mix
To give your pizza rolls an extra-indulgent twist that makes them fancy enough for a dinner party, add some French onion flavors in one simple step. -
Why Frosting And Icing Aren't Interchangeable
Frosting and icing are both sugary ingredients often used to decorate baked goods, but they have very different components and shouldn't be swapped. -
Juice Leftover Limes Into An Ice Cube Tray For Easy Future Margaritas
Juice your limes into an ice cube tray, and save the frosty citrus nuggets for your next margarita to ensure delicious cocktails that won't get diluted. -
An Almost Empty Jam Jar Is The Perfect Vessel For Your Next Batch Of Iced Tea
This genius TikTok recipe shows you how to make fruity iced tea while simultaneously using up the hard-to-get leftovers that cling to a jam or jelly jar. -
Why Hot Chicken And Pickles Taste So Good Together
The tangy and slightly sweet brightness of pickles cuts through the spice and elevates the complexity and layers of flavor in your hot chicken. -
The Origin Of The Rusty Nail — Frank Sinatra's Go-To Cocktail
Frank Sinatra's go-to cocktail order, the Rusty Nail, carries an air of mystery in its name, its possible origin story, and even one of its key ingredients. -
How Moose Tracks Became An Ice Cream Parlor Staple
Moose tracks is one of the most popular ice cream flavors in America and it has just as a delicious history beginning in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. -
Give Your Next Batch Of Gnocchi The Dessert Treatment
Gnocchi is traditionally thought of as a pasta dinner but the bite-sized morsels can also easily be transformed into a tempting dessert similar to fried dough. -
Skip Preheating For The Best Pound Cake Around
If you want the best pound cake ever, there's one big baking tip to keep in mind - skip preheating your oven. Using a cold oven will help it rise better. -
How Pineapple Became A Controversial Pizza Ingredient
When pineapple was first added to pizza in the 1960s, its creator was actually just trying to capitalize on the Tiki-obsessed population of the time. -
Mix Up Your Next Martini Night With Sake
A classic gin martini is always a good staple drink, but if you want to mix things up, try adding in another spirit like Japanese sake for a different cocktail. -
The London Fog Latte Started As A Pregnancy Craving
One of the lovely side effects of pregnancy is morning sickness. When one person could no longer tolerate coffee but still wanted caffeine, she turned to tea. -
How The 6-To-1 Method Makes Going To The Grocery Store Less Painful
If you're like us, you've sometimes struggled with efficiency when hitting the grocery store. To streamline the process, try this six-to-one method. -
Martha Stewart's Brownie Hack Gives Edge Pieces The Best Flavor
Brownie edge fanatics, your attention please! There's a new hack from Martha Stewart that can help you get the most flavorful, texture-filled pieces ever.
