The Unfortunate Reason Chilean Sea Bass Is So Expensive
Chilean sea bass is among pricier fish because of its biology and several other reasons which come together to create a perfect storm of high costs.
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The Salt Mistake That Can Ruin A Batch Of Caramelized Onions
To properly caramelize onions, several factors, including temperature and thickness, are at play. A lesser-known but incredibly important factor is salt. -
Starbucks' Failed Coffee-Soda Hybrid
Once upon a time, Starbucks tried to sell an inventive hybrid of coffee and soda. The story of this unsuccessful venture includes several interesting anecdotes. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Go-To Gelato Order In Italy
If anyone knows the best of the best of Italian fare, it's Giada De Laurentiis. The Italian American knows her way around gelato, and this is what she orders. -
14 Tasty Ingredients That Will Change The Way You Make Mashed Potatoes
Let's take those boring mashed potatoes and kick 'em up a notch. Here's a bunch of delicious ingredients you can add to perfect your mashed potatoes. -
The Simple Reason You Don't Have To Refrigerate Mayo Before Opening
We all know that mayonnaise contains raw eggs, but the condiment is shelf stable until the jar (or squeezy tube) is opened. What's the deal with that? -
How Peter Luger Steak House Picks Its Steaks - Exclusive
Peter Luger co-owner and vice president Jody Storch told us what the famed steakhouse looks for when choosing the best cuts of meat to serve to diners. -
Why It's Actually Important To Check Beer Expiration Dates
While you might think alcohol lasts forever, that's actually incorrect. Your beer has a very short shelf life, and you absolutely need to check its expiry date. -
How To Clean Store-Bought Frozen Shrimp
Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood dishes out there. If you want to cook them at home, you'll want to know how to clean store-bought frozen shrimp. -
Give Your Grapefruit Spoon A Second Life As A Strawberry Huller
That grapefruit spoon that is collecting dust in your kitchen drawer may have some life left in it. Give it a second life as a strawberry huller. -
Why It Always Pays To Buy Magnum Champagne
Magnum Champagne bottles have a reputation as fancy and pricey, but here's why it actually pays to buy magnum-sized bottles instead of regular champagne. -
Martha Stewart Swears By The Slow Cooker For Creamier Cheesecakes
If you want to ensure your cheesecake stays creamy, smooth, and delicious, take Martha Stewart's advice and use a slow cooker for your baked goods. -
What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops
For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb. -
Where To Find The Peatiest Scotch Whiskies
For those who love Scotch, undoubtedly you have an opinion on peatiness. Anyone who loves the smoky notes will want to know where to find the peatiest choices. -
Why You Should Store Cut Avocados With Sliced Onions
There are plenty of hacks out there that claim to prevent avocados from browning, but using onion actually has some science behind why it works so well. -
The Wrong Way To Shake A Cocktail, And How To Correct Yourself
Despite the many ways you may see bartenders shaking cocktails, the proper method is the over-the-shoulder technique with horizontal motion. -
The Menu Etiquette Rule That Will Get Your Waiter's Attention
It can be stressful trying to indicate to your server when a restaurant is busy that you're ready to order. This one rule makes life so much simpler. -
Honey Is The Secret Ingredient To Take Your Curry Up A Notch
To enhance the flavor and texture of your favorite curry recipe, try adding honey, which has several culinary and health benefits you don't want to miss. -
Ina Garten's Pro Tip For Slicing And Dicing Peppers
Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for her accessible tips to make cooking a breeze, and her tip for cutting and cleaning bell peppers is no exception. -
Potato Peels Are Your Secret Weapon Ingredient For Textureless Dishes
Potatoes are versatile for so many dishes but did you know their peels are also a secret weapon ingredient to making wonderful textureless dishes. -
You Should Think Twice Before Eating Raw Chestnuts
If you're curious about enjoying raw chestnuts, know that there's a big risk involved, and there are plenty of safer and tastier ways to enjoy them. -
There Is A Right Way To Add Sprinkles To Sugar Cookies
This is the best and most efficient way to create an even coating of sprinkles on your sugar cookies, all while keeping your workspace neat. -
The Liquid Smoke Alton Brown Buys Constantly
Not all liquid smoke brands are created equal. For Alton Brown, he searched for a quality option that listed only condensed smoke as the ingredient. -
The Only 3 Foods Giada De Laurentiis Can't Stand
Learn which three ingredients Giada De Laurentiis hates, plus how you can follow her example and learn to tolerate these foods if you also dislike them. -
Don't Bother Buying Frozen Puff Pastry If It's Not All Butter
Frozen puff pastry can be a huge time-saver, but to avoid buying a version that tastes lackluster, you must look for products labeled as all-butter. -
How Often To Clean Your Keurig For The Best Tasting Coffee
If you regularly use a Keurig to make coffee at home, you'll want to know how often to clean it in order to have the best tasting java every day. -
Plot Twist — You Don't Actually Have To Peel Ginger
Learn why you can skip peeling ginger for many recipes, plus useful and thrifty ideas for using ginger skins if you do need to peel the root.
