The Origin Of Croissants Isn't What You Might Expect
The humble croissant is viewed by many as the quintessential French pastry, but the origins of this flaky favorite aren't what you might expect.
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Xanthan Gum Is A Key Ingredient For Pillowy Gluten-Free Cakes
One of the problems with gluten-free baking is your goods falling (or crumbling) apart thanks to how gluten holds things together. Xanthan gum fixes that. -
Schwan's (Now Yelloh) Is Shutting Down After 72 Years In The Food Delivery Business
Schwan's frozen food delivery service (which was rebranded as Yelloh) is shutting down after a couple of rough years following the Covid-19 pandemic. -
What Kind Of Cheese Does Costco Put On Its Food Court Pizza?
Costco pizza is notoriously good, with a consistent product no matter what location you go to. But what types of cheese does the company use? -
Is It Better To Use Milk Or Water When Making Hot Chocolate?
While, sure, we all have our own opinion when it comes to the best recipe for hot chocolate, there is one undeniable winner in the water versus milk debate. -
The Simple Reason Potatoes Are Actually Considered Vegetables
Potatoes are often swapped in for grains and breads in a meal but they are actually considered a vegetable for this very simple reason. -
How To Eat Raw Crab Without Getting Sick
Properly cooking crab before consumption can help kill harmful bacteria, but there are a few tricks to making raw crab a safe and enjoyable experience. -
Why You Might Start To See A Shortage Of Bananas At The Grocery Store
Shoppers in the U.S. may start seeing less bananas in local stores, due to a hot-button union dispute that will come to a head at the start of October. -
The Enzoni Cocktail Is A Classic Drink That Starts With Grapes
Never had fresh grapes in a cocktail? The enzoni, a fresher offshoot of the negroni, will convince you that this fruit is super underrated in drinks. -
Bake Brownies On A Sheet Pan For Easier Sharing (If You Want)
Whether you have a party coming up or need to whip something up for a bake sale -- fast -- using a sheet pan makes more brownies than a brownie tin. -
The Clever Trick You Need To Store Marshmallows And Keep Them Soft
Everyone has experienced it: You go to grab some marshmallows from an open bag and find them rock hard. However, all is not lost! Revive them with this hack. -
Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese With One Sweet And Spicy Addition
No one denies that a classic grilled cheese is just delightful on its own, but you can kick things up a notch with one spicy yet sweet ingredient. -
How Long Does Unopened Canned Meat Really Last For?
So long as your canned goods are unopened and unblemished, you might think they'll last forever. Unfortunately, there is a finite lifespan to canned meat. -
How The Civil War Led To The Invention Of Salisbury Steak
Today, Salisbury steak is considered a delicious and versatile dinner-time meal, but did you know it actually originated during the Civil War? -
Which Costco Bakery Items Are Actually Made From Scratch?
Costco proudly offers delicious breads and desserts under its in-house brand name, but you'll be surprised to see how many aren't made in the stores' bakeries. -
Elevate The Sweetness And Look Of Jell-O Shots With One Extra Ingredient
No longer limited to basic flavors and bottom-shelf liquors, Jell-O shots are being elevated with fun ingredients, including one that amps up the sweetness. -
Wait, Avocados Are Berries?
Avocados are surprisingly classified as berries due to their scientific traits, and this info also reveals which 'berries' actually don't belong in the family. -
How Much Cocoa Liquor Is Actually In A Milk Chocolate Bar?
Not to be confused with chocolate liqueur, cocoa liquor are ground cocoa solids, aka cacao nibs. But just how much goes into a bar of milk chocolate? -
Bacon Fat Gives Your Cornbread A Savory Depth Of Flavor
Southern cooking is known for its affinity for butter, but there's a smokier fat that can add a savory depth of flavor to cornbread: bacon fat. -
Add An Umami Flare To Your Chili With One Simple Addition
As hearty as chili is, sometimes it can fall a little flat. But if you add this one simple ingredient in the mix, you can bring out its umami notes. -
Lactaid Milk Is Being Recalled In 27 States For A Serious Allergy Risk
If you have Lactaid brand lactose-free milk in your refrigerator, you may want to check the UPC to see if it's part of a wide-ranging recall for allergen risks. -
The 2-Ingredient Shortcut For Teriyaki Sauce You Should Try
Out of teriyaki sauce when you're in the middle of cooking? Skip a trip to the store or a more involved recipe by using this delicious 2-ingredient version. -
Substitute Mayo With Cottage Cheese For Protein-Packed Tuna Salad
For people who want as much protein as possible in their lunch (or just hate mayo), cottage cheese makes for a perfectly creamy and nutritious tuna salad. -
The Sitting Vs Standing Rule You Need To Be Aware Of When Having Coffee In Rome
If you want to enjoy espresso in Rome, you may want to do like Romans do and drink it at the bar rather than getting table service. Here's why. -
How Long You Should Bake Asparagus At 400 Degrees
Roasted asparagus can reach the perfect doneness in a lot less time than you may think, so follow our tips for taking them out at just the right moment. -
The Boxed Mac And Cheese That Isn't Worth Its Budget Price
Most boxed mac and cheeses are cheap and give you great returns for your money, but this brand simply doesn't taste good enough to justify its own low price. -
What Company Makes Costco's Kirkland Signature Vanilla Ice Cream?
Kirkland Signature doesn't actually make much of Costco's in-house products; its ice cream in particular comes from a much smaller company.
