Boiling water is one of the first things cooks learn, but there are quite a few misconceptions about it. Here's how you can really speed up the boiling process.
It's a common tip that cutting the seeds out of hot peppers will remove the spice, but the truth is that the source of the heat is from the placenta, or pith.
Named for the striking star shape emerging from the cut fresh fruit, this vibrant tropical anomaly is a global favorite. Here's how you eat a star fruit.
With such a show-stopping appearance, you would expect the taste of dragon fruit to be just as vibrant, but that's actually not the case. It's actually mild.
Proper business luncheon etiquette is an important skill for professionals of all types, and one of the more important tips is following the lead when ordering.
If you're making fresh tomato dishes like garden salads or more, then you might want to consider swapping out your traditional red tomatoes for green tomatoes.
You've probably been there -- opening a nice bottle of vino and the cork breaks with half still in the bottle. Here's how to power through the tragedy.
There's nothing worse than crafting the perfect ice cream flavor and then losing some of the batch to freezer burn as soon as you retrieve it a day later.
Each month, approximately 93% of Americans have at least a single slice of pizza, and throughout the year Americans each consume around 23 pounds of pizza.
Master the simplest and most effective way to keep food cold at cookouts. Ensure food safety, savor fresh flavors, and enjoy outdoor dining with peace of mind.
If you've got just a little bit of wine left in the bottle, don't pour it down the sink. Use it to build a complex, flavorful marinade for your dinner.
Discover how to savor the tropical flavors of papaya like a pro. Elevate your taste buds and enjoy this delicious fruit to the fullest with our handy guide.
Tired of slippery cutting boards? Discover a towel trick from culinary school to keep your cutting board in place for safer and more efficient meal preparation.
A common ingredient in Indian, Indonesian, and Chinese cuisine but enjoyed worldwide, there are hundreds of types of mangoes. Here's how to peel and eat one.
While you might have first encountered edemama at the sushi bar, there's no reason they can't star in a variety of dishes. Here's exactly how to eat them.
The fish are boiled in seasoned water, usually with ears of corn and new potatoes. The boil is then dumped onto a newspaper-covered table, and everyone digs in.
Chia seeds are packed full of health benefits. But how exactly do you eat these miniscule seeds that appear to be meant for hamsters rather than humans?
Pouring boiling water right over your tea can actually ruin the flavor. Instead, you should be using water that's a little cooler than boiling temperature.