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Nigella Lawson And Nadiya Hussain Agree, Never Throw Out This Fruit Peel Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 13, 2021 6:06 pm EST Admit it, you’re guilty of tossing the occasional fruit to the ground when you don’t want anymore. Think about all the times you likely went apple picking and threw your core on the grass. In 2014, The Gazette reported that although orchards love the fall crowds, it does create an issue of waste because not only is the apple on the ground being wasted, but the orchards are losing money as well....

Rachael Ray’s Secret Ingredient For Easy Umami Flavor John Lamparski/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Jan. 20, 2021 3:54 am EST You might not know the word for it when you taste it, but certain foods have a distinctive “umami” flavor. Often described as “meaty” or “savory,” the word was coined by the Japanese and translates to “pleasant taste,” according to Healthline. Like sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, umami is one of the five basic tastes our brains recognize....

Read This If You Recently Bought Tortilla Chips At Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: June 28, 2021 10:47 am EST Shoppers with food allergies need to put down the bag of TJ’s chips, specifically those with a milk or dairy allergy. Trader Joe’s has issued a pre-emptive recall of their restaurant-style white corn tortilla chips (via FDA). The product could contain an unlisted milk allergen. No illness or reactions have yet been reported and this recall was initiated after notification from their chip supplier (via Trader Joe’s website)....

Restaurant Desserts You Should Avoid At All Costs By Krista Corrao/Updated: March 2, 2021 1:09 pm EST This trip into the underworld of restaurant desserts was completely eye-opening. Where I live in New York, calories are posted on all menu items, but I don’t tend to really get into the nitty gritty of nutritional facts. It’s my own version of a don’t ask, don’t tell policy. However, having a little sweet after a meal is a habit that can be hard to break....

The Best Recipes To Try When You’re Craving Indian Food Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/March 5, 2021 9:49 am EST When it comes to Indian food, there’s a lot of talk about authenticity. The cooking methods are sophisticated, and people all over the globe have fallen in love with the flavors that come from the continent and the Indian diaspora. Unfortunately, not all of us live close to a top-notch Indian restaurant....

The Biden Administration Just Approved This Major Change To Food Labels Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 27, 2021 11:48 am EST Every few years, the guidelines that regulate food allergens shift. Though they’re now ubiquitous, gluten-free labels didn’t become standardized until 2014 (via FDA). With the latest food label law, Americans can now expect to see these guidelines revamped once again, and this change should come as welcome news for anyone who wanted to see more attention given to those with nut allergies....

The One Kitchen Tool Samin Nosrat Can’t Live Without - Exclusive Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:07 pm EST Over the last year, it seems more and more people have delved into cooking at home — be it out of necessity or simply for the love of it. Maybe you’re still whipping up classic dinners or maybe you’re trying to earn your badges by tackling new ingredients, like the characters from the new Netflix series Waffles and Mochi (via Waffles and Mochi)....

The Real Reason Food Vendors Are Still Missing From Sports Stadiums Nuccio Dinuzzo/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/April 13, 2021 10:31 am EST Spring is here, and baseball is back! Crowds are (sort of) filling the stadiums, at least as far as COVID protocols will allow, and the air is filled with the sweet crack of bats and cheers of the crown. The one sound you won’t hear in the stands, however, are cries of “Popcorn!...

The Real Reason Shopping At Trader Joe’s Is So Relaxing QualityHD/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 27, 2021 2:07 pm EST When it comes to grocery stores, Trader Joe’s offers up great selections on items like fresh produce, delicious snacks, and plenty of vegetarian and organic products at a cheaper price than other big chains like Whole Foods. That’s not the only reason some shoppers choose to shop at Trader Joe’s over other grocery stores — shopping can be a stressful and time-consuming chore that many people dread....

The Real Reason Your Cookies Are Falling Apart Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 10, 2021 5:53 pm EST How often has this happened to you? You are baking cookies, you have read the recipe twice and then followed it to the letter, the dough looks perfect, and the aroma as your first batch bakes is almost intoxicating. But, when it comes time to move your freshly baked cookies from baking sheet to serving plate — and yes, you let them cool first — those cookies are not having any part of it....

The Truth About Food Network Star Madison Cowan Andrew Toth/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/March 3, 2021 8:54 am EST Hailing from London, Madison Cowan got his first taste of culinary fame while working as the executive chef of Ashbells in London’s West End. According to Madison Cowan’s website, The Times awarded Ashbells a four-star rating in 2004. Building off that success, he established and began running his global culinary production company, Madison Cowan LLC, shortly thereafter....

These Are The Best Valentine’s Day Treats You Can Get At Aldi In 2021 Bloomberg/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 4:05 pm EST If you’re looking to add some excitement to your February grocery runs, look no further than Aldi. The German grocery company has been making waves since it expanded into America and shows no sign of slowing down. According to Supermarket News, Aldi opened its 2,000th US store in summer 2020....

Things You Should Never Put Down Your Drain Shutterstock By Kayla Layne Crawford AND DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:16 pm EST It doesn’t matter if you’re making a quick meal for yourself or a giant Thanksgiving feast. When it comes time to clean up, you’re going to make it easy on yourself and toss whatever food waste you have down your sink and garbage disposal, right? Unfortunately, that’s not usually the best idea — depending on what you’re cooking....

This Healthy Snack Could Actually Be Ruining Your Diet. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Shawna Cory/May 13, 2021 10:24 am EST It may have never crossed your mind that there are some startling surprises lurking in your favorite healthy snacks, but things aren’t always what they seem to be. For example, an afternoon pick-me-up of celery stalks and carrots dipped in a side of hummus sounds like a smart choice, right? Not always....

This Is The Best Type Of Oil For Marinating Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 12, 2021 10:51 am EST Of all the kitchen tips and techniques that help add flavor to a variety of dishes, we particularly love marinating. This method of coating ingredients — usually meat and poultry — in an herbed or spiced vinaigrette or sauce is a dead-simple, almost entirely hands-off way to infuse your food with yumminess. Something we also love about marinating is how entirely flexible it is....

This Plating Trick Makes Serving Chips And Dip Even Easier AtlasStudio/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 6:31 pm EST The combination of chips and dip is almost always a staple at parties — whether it’s as show-stopping as artisanal spicy potato chips served with truffle aioli or as simple as a bag of Lay’s and some store-bought onion dip. No matter if it’s fancy or inexpensive, the popular appetizer is always a hit at parties and is incredibly easy to serve....

This Popular Natural Soap Brand Just Announced Its Own Line Of Chocolate Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 3, 2021 11:51 am EST Dr. Bronner’s has truly made a name for itself as a business over the years. Emmanuel Bronner, a Jewish immigrant to America and pioneer of liquid soap, founded the company decades ago and used the product to preach his unique religious message (via Into The Gloss). The famous soap has earned its reputation as an amazing product, and the brand has seen rising profits and growth for years, according to the San Diego Business Journal....

This TikTok Hack Takes Your Frozen Pizza Rolls To The Next Level Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/April 8, 2021 12:44 pm EST Forget pizza delivery, because when the craving hits, pizza rolls are the ultimate snack. And now, with the help of a new TikTok hack, your frozen pizza rolls can go from bland to the bomb. As shared on Totino’s TikTok account, the flavor boost is really simple. After cooking them, either in the airfryer, oven, or microwave, Totino’s says to simply toss them in garlic Parmesan butter (melted butter with fresh pressed garlic and grated Parmesan cheese)....

Tonic Water Vs. Soda Water: What’s The Real Difference? Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Feb. 8, 2021 11:33 am EST Trips to the supermarket are often delayed because of endless choices. Sugar-free cereal or whole grain cereal? Unsweetened almond milk or vanilla oat milk? Organic brown eggs or free-range white eggs? Few decisions are more perplexing than the one between waters — more specifically, tonic water versus soda water. Next time you’re staring confusedly at row upon row of substances that are all clear, all carbonated, and all called some variation of “water,” here’s how to figure out what you really need....

What Andrew Zimmern Says Is Important To Know About Your Food Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:34 pm EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern has a lot to be proud of. As explained on his official website, the chef decided to pursue the culinary arts when he was very young. Zimmern also made it a priority to further his skills in the kitchen by working in a plethora of eateries in New York City, and he didn’t shy away from working hard....