Martha Stewart's Must-Know Tip For Picking Clams
Martha Stewart recommends purchasing live clams whose shells are tightly shut, as when steamed, they will gradually open, revealing their delicious meat.
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These Are The Only States That Don't Have A Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's is known and well loved across the United States -- that is, unless you live in one of the unfortunate eight states that don't have a TJ's.
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The Bottom-Of-The-Bag Tip To Avoid Buying Slimy Greens
No one wants to come home to find their bagged lettuce slimy and unusable. There's one key tip to avoid this when shopping - look at the bottom of the bag.
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Splurge-Worthy Grocery Store Items You Should Try At Least Once
From aged balsamic vinegar, to the juiciest maraschino cherry to drop into a Manhattan, and superfood honey, this one's about the finer things in life.
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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.
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Does Eating Watermelon Really Count As Drinking Water?
We all know that hydration is one of the many keys to staying alive, but does eating watermelon (which is 92% water) actually count as drinking water?
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The Reason You Won't Hear Music While Shopping At Aldi
There are plenty of ways that Aldi saves its consumers some cash, and by not playing music, they're likely doing so again in two different ways.
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What To Check On The Label Before Buying Canned Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes that are steam peeled and free of additives remain the most intact, colorful, and closest to the texture of fresh tomatoes you can find.
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The Uncommon Canned Peppers Bobby Flay Always Has On Hand
You've likely seen chefs rave about Calabrian chilies, but Bobby Flay keeps a sweet and smoky Spanish pepper on hand: piquillo peppers, perfect in any dish.
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Why Canned Goods Are Ribbed
Now, we think of cans as a convenient pantry staple, but a few hundred years ago, the ribbed design and preservation were a major scientific innovation.
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The Red Flag To Watch Out For When Buying Grocery Store Sushi
You're craving sushi, and you see a display of prepackaged sushi at the grocer's. Do you buy it and risk it all? You can if that sushi passes certain checks.
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What Makes Kona Coffee So Expensive?
Kona is one of the most delicious, but also expensive, types of coffee available for purchase. But while, yes, it makes a good cup, why is it so pricey?
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Don't Believe The Myth That Figs Are Fruit
While figs may be considered fruits in the culinary world, botanically, they're actually flowers. And not just any type of flower but syconium.
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Why Aldi Requires A Quarter To Unlock Carts
Some customers be frustrated by having to carry a quarter to access Aldi's shopping carts, but the reason for this policy is actually quite clever.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Brand Of Dried Pasta, Besides Her Own
Giada De Laurentiis, famed Italian chef, is understandably known for her Italian cooking, so when she gives us her favorite pasta brand, we listen.
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Why You Need To Look Up In Trader Joe's Frozen Food Aisle
The next time you find yourself at Trader Joe's, look up in the frozen food aisle and you may find some very interesting food pairings for your next dinner.
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The Reason Some Canned Goods Have Pull Tabs And Others Don't
If you've ever wondered why a lot of canned foods lack easy-open pull tabs, considering how convenient they are, the answer is surprisingly complex.
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How To Rescue Limp Celery And Return It To Its Former Glory
There's nothing more disappointing than when your celery has gone limp, but don't despair. While it takes 24 hours, you can restore celery to its crunchy glory.
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Are There Fish Bladders In Your Beer?
For a few hundred years now, many types of beer have included something called isinglass -- this is a type of collagen found, you guessed it, in fish.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Picking Out Mussels
According to chef and expert Aris Tuazon, the biggest mistake people make when buying mussels from the fishmonger is failing to check the harvest tag date.
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The Best Type Of Potatoes For Crunchy, Golden Hash Browns
If you want to make sure your homemade hash browns are golden, crispy, and perfect, you need to use russet potatoes and only russet potatoes.
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The Common Store-Bought Shortcut Ina Garten Can't Get Down With
Ina Garten may always say "store-bought is fine" but it turns out that there's one grocery store shortcut she would never touch, and it's likely in your kitchen
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The Store-Bought Pasta Sauces Celebrity Chefs Love To Use
While, yes, homemade is delicious, but even the most famous chefs know that sometimes store-bought pasta sauce just makes life a little easier.
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How To Tell When Tofu Has Gone Bad
If you have a package of tofu sitting in the back of your fridge, you might be wondering if it's still good. Thankfully, it's easy to tell when it goes bad.
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Is Beeswax Wrap A Good Substitute For Plastic Wrap?
There are plenty of reasons we all may want to reduce our plastic use, but how does a beeswax wrap hold up against traditional plastic wrap?
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Why Bagged Lettuce Is Never Worth Buying At The Grocery Store
Bagged lettuce seems like a convenient and healthy choice, but it actually has several pitfalls to be aware of, including detrimental health-related effects.
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Why You're More Likely To Find California Oranges In Florida Grocery Stores
If you've been to a shop in Florida, you may have seen oranges and assumed they came from the many local groves. But they most likely flew in from California.
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