What Is Italy's Coperto Restaurant Charge Actually For?
If you're out dining in Italy, you may notice a cheeky coperto charge added to your bill. What exactly is this, and why do restaurants charge it?
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The Best Cheese To Add To Pesto Sandwiches
A super simple way to use pesto is as a spread to elevate sandwiches. But what kind of cheese should you use on that sandwich that will complement its flavors? -
Watermelon And Soju Is The Cocktail Collab You Need To Taste
For a unique party drink, consider serving subak soju, a delightful cocktail that combines pureed watermelon with Korea's national drink, soju. -
The Plastic Bag Hack That Keeps Ice Cream Scoopable
Storing ice cream cartons in plastic bags - the ones that either zip or seal completely shut - is an easy hack that can keep your ice cream scoopable. -
How To Clean Bok Choy For Better Stir-Fry
Bok choy, akin to its cabbage cousins, has layers of leaves that often hide sneaky pockets of sand and dirt. Therefore, it's crucial to clean it properly. -
Your Favorite Brand Of Pickles Might Not Be The Real Dill
According to TikTok pickle brands are looking rather shady lately since many don't list the word 'pickle' anywhere on their labels. Here's why it's a big dill. -
The Deceptive Effect Behind 'Uncured' Bacon Labels
Uncured bacon is, in fact, cured. This labeling distinction hinges on whether the curing agents are artificially or naturally sourced nitrites and nitrates. -
The Country That Produces The Most Eggs In The World
Eggs are eaten in nearly every culture globally. They're filling, protein-rich, and a heart-healthy choice for fats. But which country produces the most? -
Why New England Hot Dog Buns Are Split At The Top
Hot dog buns are pretty standard, unless you live in the northeast U.S. Here, New England style buns are split at the top for this particular reason. -
The Easiest Store-Bought Shortcut For Homemade Soft Pretzels
Soft, homemade pretzels are delicious pretty much any time of the day, week, or year, but they can be a challenge to make. This hack changes that. -
Why You Should Order Starbucks Coffee At Kids' Temperature
It's no secret that Starbucks serves its coffee at pretty high temperatures. To avoid scalding yourself, and to enjoy the flavors more, ask for kids' temp. -
Turn A Mini Pint Of Ice Cream Into A Luxurious Affogato
Feeling like you should treat yourself to an affogato? You really should -- but instead of scooping ice cream into a glass, try using a mini pint of ice cream. -
The Difference Between Egg Rolls And Filipino Lumpia
Many countries have their own version of spring rolls. Both Filipino egg rolls and American lumpia are types of spring rolls - here's how to tell them apart. -
Ina Garten's Almonds Are Just A Little Better Than Yours
When Ina Garten whips up a batch of roasted nuts for enjoying with cocktails or as a pre-dinner nibble, she doesn't reach for teardrop-shaped, skin-on almonds. -
What Is Shoofly Pie And Why Does It Have A Soggy Bottom?
You can savor your soggy bottomed shoofly pie for breakfast with a cup of coffee, or serve it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream for dessert. -
What's Actually In Just Egg's Plant-Based Scramble?
The main component in Just Egg's plant-based scramble, after water, is mung bean protein isolate. The product also uses canola oil and various seasonings. -
Stale Bread Is Your Unusual Secret Weapon For Rich Brownies
You probably know that stale bread can be repurposed to make panzanella, ribollita, and bread pudding. But did you know it can also be used to create brownies? -
Moink: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
It's no secret that family farms in the USA are struggling. Moink aims to help small farms make a living while supplying ethical meat to their clients. -
The Morbid Origins Of Funeral Sandwiches
Funeral sandwiches are, of course, associated with funerals and wakes, but what are they and how did they come to be? Here's the morbid history of the dish. -
What Is The Difference Between Cilantro And Culantro?
Cilantro and culantro both belong to the Apiaceae family, which includes parsley and carrots, but they differ in appearance, aroma, and flavor. -
There's Actually A Reason For The Extra Air In Potato Chip Bags
If you've ever purchased a bag of chips only to be disappointed by half of the bag's contents seemingly missing and replaced with air, there's a reason for it. -
The Ingredient That Gives Ina Garten's Pound Cake A Crackly Edge
Ina Garten's pound cake recipe includes an easy extra step that is sure to give your baked treat the crackly, crunchy bite that dreams are made of. -
Enchilada Sauce Is All You Need To Revamp Fried Eggs
Is there anything more satisfying than fried eggs for breakfast? Well, actually, yes -- eggs that have been fried in enchilada sauce will blow your mind. -
Sorry, But Liquor Actually Does Expire
You may have heard that liquor lasts forever, but that's not exactly true. Once it's been opened, liquor very much does expire. Here's how to extend its life. -
The Creamy Difference Between Sorbet And Sherbet
Sherbet, akin to its relative ice cream, contains milk or cream to impart a silky texture. In contrast, sorbet is essentially pure frozen fruit juice. -
Swap Your Go-To Smashed Potatoes For Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts serve as excellent substitutes for smashed potatoes because they can be seasoned and paired with a wide array of other ingredients. -
What Makes Texas-Style Sheet Cake Different From Normal?
One of the most beloved incarnations of the sheet cake is the Texas sheet cake, but it looks a bit different from the rest, and in true Lone Start State form.
