They sit right next to each other in tins at the grocery store, but __sardines and anchovies are not the same__. They are often confused, though, so we’re here to set the record straight on the differences between our favorite…
Salt is a big part of the average American’s daily life. So much so that we expect to find it on every restaurant table and as an ingredient in many premade meals. In fact, it’s so ubiquitous that it’s one of the…
When it comes to building flavor, low and slow is the way to go. Great things take time, whether you’re simmering a homemade pasta sauce or smoking brisket. And in the case of brisket and some other meats, you will likely be spending…
Jump Into the Jurassic Era with these Party Food Ideas If you want to party like it’s 200 million years ago, we’ve got you covered! Creating a jumping Jurassic-style shindig complete with delicious dinosaur-themed party food is as easy as excavating…
Pulling off a high tea is doable without breaking a sweat—and eminently less pressure-filled than assembling a multi-course lunch or supper. What you’re going for is a mix of sweet and savory small bites that can be eaten out of hand,…
What Is a Fruit? To put it simply, fruits are plant growths that contain one or more seeds. The purpose of a fruit is to spread the seeds of a plant so that it can reproduce—and ultimately, make even more fruits. Also, fruits…
How Long Does Honey Last? “Raw honey is the only food that never spoils,” says Janice Mercieri, co-owner of White Mountain Apiary and Bee Farm in northern New Hampshire. She adds that honey may crystallize, which is perfectly fine —more on that later. Why…
How Many Types of Pasta Are There? There are hundreds of different pasta shapes. We won’t go into all of them below, because we all have things to do and pasta to eat, but we’ve covered some of the most…
What Is Ramen, and What Are Ramen Noodles Made of? First, though, a nod toward the essence of ramen itself: the noodles. Ramen noodles are made from wheat flour, salt, water, and “kansui,” which is a type of alkaline mineral water…
The Basics: Primal vs. Subprimal and Food Service Cuts Here’s the rub: When butchers receive a whole cow, they first break it down into eight to 10 large sections called primal cuts. Names such as chuck, rib, loin, and rump all fall…
