How to Safely Cut Hard Squash
If you're a squash lover who can't wait to cut into and bake your first squash of the fall season, this tip is for you! Here's a way to safely cut into those rock-hard squash.
How to Keep Bugs at Bay—and Out of Your Pantry
It’s good to keep dry staples on hand, but they attract bugs— especially on the lower pantry shelves. Here's a simple way to keep bugs out of your pantry.
How to Revive Wilted Basil
Here's a simple tip to help revive wilted basil—and a few other basic basil care tips, including how to store fresh basil.
How to Revive Vanilla Beans
Vanilla beans dry out as they age or if they are improperly stored. Here's how to tell if your vanilla bean is fresh-and a tip on how to revive it if it's dried out.
How to Easily Clean a Pizza Stone
Pizza stones can be difficult to clean, partly because they're heavy and cumbersome and partly because they shouldn't be submerged in water or scrubbed with soap. Here's a simple way to clean a pizza stone—without removing it from the oven!
An Easy Way to Date Food for the Freezer
Ensuring food that makes it's way to the freezer is labeled with the name and date is crucial to keeping your food fresher and safer to eat. Never wonder what's wrapped in in your freezer again with this helpful tip.
How to Clean a Blender or Food Processor
Blenders and food processors can be difficult (and dangerous!) to clean by hand because of the sharp blender and the narrow shape of the blender. Here's an easy—and safe—way to clean these electric appliances.
How to Individually Quick Freeze Ingredients
If you buy meat or other ingredients in bulk to freeze, there's a simple way to do it so you don't end up with a big block of frozen food stuck together.
How to Stabilize Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are easy appetizers, but stuffing and serving them can be a problem—their round shape causes them to wobble around. Here's an easy tip to keep your deviled eggs upright and stabilized for serving.
Use a Coffee Filter to Strain Stocks and Sauces
Cheesecloth is often used to strain stocks and sauces, but it can be hard to find and expensive. Here's an affordable alternative using something you probably already have at home.
Preserve Herbs by Making Flavored Vinegars
Are your fresh herbs nearly past their prime? Use them to make flavored vinegars that will provide even more flavor to vinaigrettes and sauces. Here's how to make herb-flavored vinegar.
How to Sharpen a Vegetable Peeler
You may have never thought you should—or could—sharpen your vegetable peeler, but with this simple tip, you can ensure your peeler stays sharp forever.