How to Tell If Eggs Are Still Fresh Without Cracking Them
Fill a glass with water. Drop the egg in. That is the entire test. egg freshness test, float test, kitchen […]
How to Make Restaurant-Quality Scrambled Eggs at Home
I used to think I made decent scrambled eggs. Then I had breakfast at a diner in Portland and realized […]
How Long Do Open Sauces Last in the Fridge
You know that bottle of hoisin sauce in your fridge door? The one you bought for a stir-fry recipe in […]
How to Store Fresh Herbs So They Last Two Weeks
“Your cilantro looks like pond scum,” my roommate said, peering into the fridge. She was not wrong. I had bought […]
The Foolproof Way to Cut a Mango
You know that moment when you are holding a mango, a knife in one hand, fruit juice running down your […]
Poach an Egg Without the Fancy Tools
Fill a pot with water. Add a splash of vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl. Swirl the water […]
Freeze Lemon Juice and Zest for Months of Fresh Flavor
I throw away more lemons than I care to admit. A recipe calls for half a lemon. I use the […]
Why You Should Never Throw Away Pasta Water
I watched my Italian grandmother pour pasta water down the drain exactly once. She was ninety-two and had arthritis, and […]
Do Not Throw Away Banana Peels — Try These Uses
You eat a banana. You throw away a third of its weight in peel. Multiply that by your household’s banana […]
Keep Carrots From Going Soft With a Simple Water Bath
Buy carrots. Put them in the crisper drawer. Forget about them. Find them two weeks later, limp and bendable, with […]