The perfect hard-boiled egg – It seems like it would be such a simple thing to prepare; yet many despair of ever getting it right. For easy-peeling hard boiled eggs, use the traditional method: place eggs in a pan, add water, boil, turn down heat, cook 12 minutes…but a few small details make the difference:… Continue reading Easy Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs
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What is the Best Way to Cut a Watermelon? (Quick Answer)
Because watermelons are rounded, heavy, and wet, cutting them can be a daunting task. In brief: lay the watermelon on a baking sheet. Pierce it with the tip a large, sharp knife; and push it in 1” deep. Then, push the knife in to half the length of the blade, and cut downward, with a… Continue reading What is the Best Way to Cut a Watermelon? (Quick Answer)
Orange Cheese Bad? The Truth About American Cheese
Ignore articles that claim that American is not real cheese (they’re all copying from one another, anyway). Discerning whether or not a product is really cheese is quite simple – By law, genuine American cheese must be labeled “pasteurized process cheese.” Many’s the long night I’ve dreamed of cheese – Toasted, mostly. Ben Gunn… Continue reading Orange Cheese Bad? The Truth About American Cheese
What is the Best Way to Cook Broccoli?
Broccoli can be deceptively tricky to cook. How do you get the stalks cooked enough, without making the tops turn to mush? Steaming broccoli is an easy way to cook this vegetable evenly. Steaming also has the benefit of not losing too many of the nutrients (always a possibility when cooking a vegetable). Traditional stovetop… Continue reading What is the Best Way to Cook Broccoli?
What is the Best Way to Store Onions? (Quick Answer)
The good news about onions is that, unlike most other vegetables, onions keep for a really long time, without even losing quality. Onions store best in a cool, dry, dark place. They tend to keep the longest on the door of the fridge. That’s the quick answer; but read on for a few… Continue reading What is the Best Way to Store Onions? (Quick Answer)
How to Make Rice, 101: Foolproof Cooking & Buying
Rice – A simple food, but tricky to prepare. Do you have trouble making consistently good rice? Here is how to make good rice, every time – Use a pan with a well-fitting lid. The pan should be twice the size of your finished rice. Use 1 3/4 cups of water for every cup of… Continue reading How to Make Rice, 101: Foolproof Cooking & Buying
How to Save Money on Groceries ( 10 supermarket suckers)
You didn’t mean to spend that much when you walked into the supermarket…so what happened? Everything about the supermarket is intricately planned to make you spend more than intended. The produce and fish are laid out with the planning of a stage set. The music distracts you, keeping you in the store longer. You have… Continue reading How to Save Money on Groceries ( 10 supermarket suckers)
How to Save Money on Kids’ Lunches (more lunch losers)
It’s easy to get caught in a spending rut with your kids’ lunches; while, at the same time, feeling like there must be better options out there. So, how can you save money on kids’ lunches? The best way to save money on kids’ lunchs starts with communicating clearly and honestly with them about their… Continue reading How to Save Money on Kids’ Lunches (more lunch losers)
How to Save Money on Lunches: 10 Lunch Losers
Lunch can be a real budget-buster. It’s easy to not give it a thought until lunchtime…and so lunch becomes a regularly-scheduled impulse buy. Focusing your money-saving efforts on lunch will yield great rewards, because everyone in the home eats a lunch every day. The most important step in this effort is to plan your lunches,… Continue reading How to Save Money on Lunches: 10 Lunch Losers
How to Level Up your Banana Bread – 22 Helpful Tips
Ever notice how some banana breads are better than others? You can improve your banana bread in all the ways that count – Moistness, lightness, texture, and an over-the-too flavor that will have everybody asking how you did it. The secrets for making great banana bread are divided into two types: ingredient tips and process… Continue reading How to Level Up your Banana Bread – 22 Helpful Tips