Reasons To Avoid Straining Pasta In The Sink
We eat a fair bit of pasta in my home. My husband and I are both part Italian, so can you really blame us?! Anyways, today I learned something about making …
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Purpose of the Circular Dent on Milk Jugs
I’m going to own up to it — I have stared at that little mystery dent on the side of a milk jug more times than I can count. You …
Bloated Food Packaging: What It Really Means
Have you ever picked up a bag of chips and noticed that it feels unnaturally puffed up with air? While it might seem like a packaging mistake, it’s often intentional. …
How to Know When Broccoli Has Gone Bad
Knowing when broccoli goes bad usually starts with a small moment of doubt at the fridge. Mine came a few weeks back, digging around the crisper for something else entirely and finding …
What To Do In The Event Of Seeing Square Waves In The Ocean
The ocean is a vast, powerful force that we need to treat with respect. It’s not always a bad idea to have a healthy fear of the ocean, as its …
Why You Should Soak Pineapple in Salt Water
The first time I really noticed it, I was standing over a paper plate at a backyard cookout, working through a pile of fresh pineapple in the July heat. Sweet, …
This Is Why Your Defrosted Salmon Has Yellow on It
My family loves salmon. Seriously, it’s a staple in our weekly meal rotation. Whether it’s grilled to perfection with a squeeze of lemon or slow-cooked in a tangy teriyaki glaze, …
What Are Those Lines on Your Rear Windshield For?
One cold January morning I was out in the driveway with a plastic scraper, breath fogging, fingers already numb, working at the front windshield like it owed me money. When …
What is Black Pudding Actually Made of?
Let’s be straight up with each other: when the average person conjures up a breakfast, the following foods come to mind: crispy bacon, maybe eggs (if you’re a fan), toast …
11 Foods You Should Never Put in a Slow Cooker
Slow cooker recipes are amazing and everyone would want to come home to the aroma of food that has been prepared in a slow cooker. The heat wraps around the …