Don't Throw Away That Used Vanilla Bean Pod — Reuse It Instead
Vanilla beans are powerful tools during cooking, bringing tons of flavor and plenty of aroma. Best of all? You can use each bean more than once.
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Why Is Macallan Whisky So Expensive?
The Macallan's sleek design and golden liquid are synonymous with sophistication and luxury, and bottles can run up to nearly $500 apiece - but why? -
The Absolute Best Milk To Use For Creamy Homemade Milkshakes
If you want an ultra-rich creamy milkshake, your choice of milk matters. The more fat you have, the creamier your dessert will be. Here's the best option. -
The Tomato Alternative If You Don't Like The T In BLT
Tomatoes lend flavor, texture, and color to BLTs, so when looking for an alternative, it's important to pick something that can live up to all of the above. -
The Booze Winston Churchill Would Often Drink With Lunch
Winston Churchill was well known to be a hard drinker, and he was partial to this booze during lunch along with other libations throughout the day. -
How To Scoop Ice Cream Like The Pros At Ben & Jerry's
To get a perfect scoop that doesn't twist your wrist, you just need to follow Ben and Jerry's method of plopping ice cream into your cone (or bowl). -
The Common Mistake People Make When Adding Wine To Pasta Sauce
Cooking with wines can seriously elevate a dish, but there could be a common mistake you're making when choosing to add the vino to a pasta sauce. -
How Many Michelin-Star Restaurants Are There In The US?
Michelin-star restaurants promise an unforgettable dining experience. Can you eat your way through all of the starred eateries in the United States? -
How Many Mimosas Can You Make With One Bottle Of Champagne?
If you're hosting a brunch and want to serve mimosas, it might help to know how many you can make with one bottle of champagne. We do the math. -
Why You Should Make The Switch To Single-Sourced Olive Oil
There are so many olive oils to choose from at the grocery store, but if you look at only one detail closely, be sure it's looking for single-sourced options. -
What Does Clean Wine Really Mean?
Clean wine is the idea that less processing is better, but this designation has no third-party verification or certification to support its claims. -
Ever Wonder Why The Great British Bake Off Is Filmed In A Tent?
The developers of The Great British Bake Off, also called The Great British Baking Show, wanted a very specific aesthetic when picking their location. -
Is Double Cream The Same As Heavy Whipping Cream?
Double cream, popular across the pond in The United Kingdom, is similar to what we have in North America, heavy whipping cream, but it has more fat. -
Why Apples Are The Base Of Most Juices
Manufacturers have good reasons for the heavy use of apple juice in their fruity beverages, but some consumers have serious gripes with the practice. -
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. -
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.
