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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Why You’ll Never Find Chinese Takeout Boxes in China

Honestly, we shouldn't even call them "Chinese."


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This Restaurant Serves the Unhealthiest French Fries in America

A single serving of these notorious fries packs half the calories you should eat in a whole day. Guess which...


This Is the Real Secret Behind Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream’s Name

Everyone knows (and loves) Häagen-Dazs ice cream, but what does Häagen-Dazs actually mean?


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The REAL Difference Between Fancy Ketchup and Regular Ketchup

As it turns out, fancy ketchup isn't so fancy after all.





There’s a Scientific Reason Behind Salting Your Pasta Water

Hint: It has to do with the boiling point.


This Is Why Bacon Tastes SO Much Better in Britain

It may be time to redirect our bacon love and follow the chewier, thicker example of our British cousins.


Here’s What Those Numbers on Fruit Stickers Really Mean

Behind every stubborn little sticker is a secret system of fruit facts waiting to be peeled back


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How to Make a Vinegar Fruit Wash That Really Cleans Your Produce

If you’re not using a vinegar fruit wash, you’ll definitely want to start after reading this. Luckily, it’s quick,...


Here’s the Right Freezer Temperature for the Best-Tasting Ice Cream

Yes, there's really an ideal freezer temperature for ice cream. Here's how cold to keep it for the best-tasting scoop.


Club Soda vs. Seltzer Water: What’s the Difference?

Say goodbye to confusion in the water aisle! We're discussing club soda vs. seltzer water and how they differ.


The Dishes Professional Chefs Always Order at Italian Restaurants

Whether they're dining in old-school pizzerias, cozy trattorias, or nouvelle Italian ristorantes, professional chefs have go-to Italian dishes that you...


How to Make the Perfect Piece of Toast, According to Science

Apparently, there's a lot more to it than plopping your bread in the toaster and plugging it in.


Secret Steps to Making the Perfect Sandwich

These are the seven layers every perfect, mouthwatering sammie needs.

6 Tricky Foods That Affect Your Sense of Taste

Grapefruit and salt go great together—really! Don’t believe us? Here’s how certain foods affect your sense of taste.


Cook Perfect Eggs: 4 Breakfast Tricks You’ll Want to Use Over and Over

Cook better fried eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, and omelets for a breakfast that starts your morning sunny side up.


These 7 Genius Flavored Ice Cubes Will Change Your Drinks Forever

Want to refresh your cold drinks? Serve creative iced teas, seltzers, and cocktails with these brilliant ice cubes. (And don’t...


9 Easy Ways to Make Pancakes More Delicious

We've kept these decadent pancake recipe ideas to three steps max, because you shouldn't have to think too hard before...


The Speedy Guide to Make-Ahead Oatmeal

Try these four easy, make-ahead techniques and you can enjoy delicious oatmeal, no matter what type of morning you're having.


33 Ways to Liven Up Popcorn, from Sweet to Savory

Take popcorn from bland to next level with these popcorn recipe ideas.

How Long Can You Store Meat in the Fridge or Freezer?

Food storage brings up a lot of questions and concerns, especially when it involves meat products. Here are guidelines for...


The Great Olive Oil Misconception — Dr. Ornish Responds

Thought you knew olive oil? Think again!