Category How-Tos

Creative Ideas for Using Leftover Wine

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We get it: You read the headline of this article and thought to yourself, “What the heck is leftover wine?” Believe it or not, there are many reasons you could find yourself with a little wine left in the bottle.…

Tricks to Easily Open Stubborn Jars

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It’s pretty frustrating trying to open a stubborn jar lid that just won’t budge — especially when you’re hungry. Individuals who have reduced muscle mass or those living with arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, or hand injuries may have particular difficulty…

Clever Hack: Make Paper Condiment Cups Wider for Easier Dipping

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The paper condiment cups designed to hold ketchup and mustard found at fast food restaurants are fun to fill up from the dispenser. Plus, they’re better for the environment than film sachets and plastic containers because they’re made of a renewable material.…

Top Methods for Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Kitchen Sponge

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The sponge you use to wipe up kitchen spills, wash your dishes, and clean your sink just might be the dirtiest thing in your whole house. Washing your hands is standard operating procedure in the kitchen, and sanitizing and frequently…

Steps to Make Marshmallows with Edible Flowers

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Add a cute, festive touch to your next mug of homemade hot chocolate with a marshmallow that is shaped like flower petals. With a few strategic slices, you can mold marshmallows into an adorable garnish that can be placed into…

Delicious Basil Recipes to Try

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Cooking with fresh herbs is an easy way to enhance the flavor of a dish. Whether you sprinkle chopped leaves on top to garnish, cook the herbs in a sauce, or blitz them into an herby dip, the options are…

Soak Strawberries in Prosecco for a Cocktail Garnish

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When it comes to cocktails, the garnish can be the star of the show, elevating your drink from run-of-the-mill to surprisingly striking. Enter macerated strawberries in Prosecco — a delightful twist on the classic Champagne berry. These luscious, sparkling berries…

Innovative Ways to Cook with Chili Crisp

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Chili crisp is one of the up-and-coming condiments of this generation — and it will likely keep a chokehold on our palates for a long time. This spicy, savory Asian condiment is made with ingredients like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns,…

What is Truffle Salt and How to Use It: A Comprehensive Guide

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In between penning the dashing adventures of the Three (or Four) Musketeers, novelist Alexandre Dumas explored the culinary arts in Le Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine. When describing the truffle, Dumas gave the “gastronomes’ holy of holies” a bit of dialogue…