I’m completely guilty of this cooking mistake. If my pasta is done before the rest of my dinner, I instinctively reach for the olive oil. But now it’s time to retrain myself. Why? Because adding oil to freshly cooked pasta means that any sauce you put on afterward just won’t stick. Period. Instead add a little bit of sauce to […]
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A Surprising Benefit of Drinking Milk
We all know drinking milk can help us develop strong bones, but did you know it can also fight garlic breath? A study published in the Journal of Food Science showed if you drink milk while eating a garlicky dish, you’re much less likely to develop “malodorous” breath when you’re done. All kinds of milk work well, but whole fat […]
2 Important Rules When Pairing Wine
If you’re ready to be a bit more of a connoisseur when it comes to you wine selection, follow these two tips for pairing a bottle with your dinner menu. 1. Match the level of acidity: If you’re serving a salad with a strong vinaigrette, match it with an equally acidic wine like Sauvignon Blanc. It will help balance the meal. 2. […]
Soda vs. Pop: What Do You Call It?
Linguistics have always fascinated me. Why does the phrase “ya’ll” roll off of my friend from Atlanta’s tongue, but forced and awkward coming from mine? I just can’t get away with it, and instead opt for the more formal, drawn out “you all” like most of my other New York counterparts. Similarly, why do I refer to a long sandwich as a sub when my friends just an hour or two south say hoagie or grinder?
Wednesday Trivia: It’s National Peanut Butter Month!
In honor of National Peanut Butter Month (happening all March long), chew on this fun trivia about the sticky sandwich filling. Americans got stuck on Peanut Butter in the year 1904. That year, a concessionaire named C.H. Sumner made $705 hawking a batch at the St. Louis World’s fair, and the brand Beech Nut began stocking the product in stores […]
When to Salt Your Pasta Water
If pasta is on your dinner menu for tonight, use this tip for perfectly cooked noodles. Wait until the water for your pasta is already boiling before adding the salt. Why? If you’re using an aluminum pan the salt sitting on the bottom could cause pitting over time. And unless you have dietary restrictions, don’t skip or skimp on the […]
A Surprising New Reason to Serve Vegetables
You know eating vegetables will make you healthier. But did you also know that serving them makes you seem like a better cook—and person? A study from the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab (soon to be published in the journal Public Health and Nutrition) showed just that. According to the release put out by Cornell, the study asked participants to evaluate […]
Do You Follow the Adage: Feed a Cold; Starve a Fever?
While it’s unclear exactly where the adage “feed a cold; starve a fever” got it’s start, it may have something to do with the fact that many people have a diminished appetite when they have a fever. But there’s actually little medical evidence to support the saying. Instead, try to eat as normally as possible when you’re under the weather, […]
Prevent Rice from Becoming Mushy
In the past I’ve always ended up with mushy rice, and I couldn’t seem to figure out why. But a tip from the Real Simple test kitchen is going to save me from mushy rice from now on. It usually ends up that my rice is done before the other parts of my meal, and I would just let it […]
