Food Tips

Just about everyone is strapped for money, time or both. These food tips will help you learn how to save money at the grocery store, keep food fresh for longer and give you a better understanding of all your ingredients.

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Here’s What All the Buttons on a Microwave Really Mean—And How to Use Them the Right Way

There's a trick to getting perfectly warm, evenly cooked food every time


Never Store This One Item in Your Refrigerator Door

It's a convenient spot for food, but your fridge door shouldn't store this common item



This Is the Only Type of Ice You Should Use at Your Next Barbecue

This backed-by-science party trick will save you from a meltdown (literally and figuratively)

Here’s Why Mashed Potatoes Always Taste Better at Restaurants

It's not hard to make restaurant quality mashed potatoes at home!


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Here’s the Only Way You Should Eat a Burger. Hint: You’re Probably Not Doing It Right!

Juicy burger, clean hands, zero mess. All it takes is one simple trick.


This Quirky Trick Can Keep Your Bread from Going Stale

Who knew this crispy treat had so many uses?


If You See White Stuff on Your Oranges, This Is What It Is

Keep this information in mind next time you see (and try to peel off) that white spongey stuff on your...

Goodbye, Melted Ice! This Is the Best Way to Pack a Cooler

Here's exactly how to pack, maintain and clean your cooler—according to catering pros who've seen it all (including meat-juice frosting)


5 Simple Tricks to Prevent Your Ice Cream from Developing Freezer Burn

Because we don't want you to miss out on a single, delicious bite


11 Slurpee Facts for Free Slurpee Day 2025

July 11 is National 7-Eleven Day, and 7-Eleven is serving free Slurpees for all. Get the scoop on the famous...


Why Do We Refrigerate Eggs in the U.S. but Not in Europe?

Do they know something we don't, or what?


You’ve Been Eating Cheese Wrong—Here’s the Right Way to Enjoy It

You might think you know how to enjoy cheese ... but are you missing out?


Here’s Why Pasta Always Tastes Better at Restaurants

Nope, it's not your imagination! Those chefs have a few tricks up their sleeves.


These 10 Foods Will Likely Cost More Thanks to Tariffs

Brace yourself for a bigger grocery bill if and when additional tariffs go into effect


The Surprising Reason Why You Should Skip Eggs at a Hotel Breakfast Buffet

You're not the only one side-eyeing the scrambled eggs at the hotel buffet. Here's why they seem a little strange.


Are You Eating Croissants the Wrong Way? According to an Etiquette Expert, You Might Be

Are you committing this cardinal croissant sin? Our etiquette expert weighs in.


How to Eat with Chopsticks Like an Absolute Pro

Become a chopsticks master in no time with these handy step-by-step instructions and etiquette tips for how to eat with...


If You’re Not Using This Microwave Button, You Need to Start

This little button is the secret to achieving the perfect cook, texture and flavor from your microwave every time


The Gross Reason You Might Not Want to Eat Food If a Fly Lands on It

Did that little buzzer just vomit on your meal? It's even weirder than that. Here's exactly what happens when a...


This Is the Only Way You Should Cut an Avocado

Learn how to cut an avocado into quarters—and remove the pit without a wielding a sharp knife

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12 Tricks to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresh Longer

Purge that guilt over food waste (and save cash and time grocery shopping) with these smart tricks to make your...


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11 European Fast-Food Chains You Won’t Find in America

If you want to eat at any of these fast-food chains, you're going to have to travel pretty far.


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12 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Aldi but Aren’t

Shopping at Aldi is generally gentle on your wallet...but not every item on their shelves is a bargain. Here's what...


How to Use Baking Soda in the Fridge to Eliminate Funky Odors

This kitchen staple has a million helpful uses around the house. Here's why keeping baking soda in your fridge is...


How to Order a Medicine Ball Tea at Starbucks (If You’re Under the Weather)

People swear by the Starbucks Medicine Ball as a cure-all. Here's how to order it in all its delicious glory.


Here’s What Those Colored Dots on Food Packaging Really Mean

Wondering what those colored circles on food packaging really mean? The answer is more technical than you might think.