Kitchen Tip

At one point or another, you’ve probably stood in front of your kitchen drawer, aluminum foil in hand, wondering: which side am I supposed to use? Is it the shiny side? Or should I be using the dull one? Well, you’re not alone. The shiny vs. dull foil dilemma has been puzzling home cooks for

As you know, cooking is a science as much as it is an art. The tools we use play a crucial role in our culinary endeavors. When it comes to pans or baking dishes, there’s a common practice that might seem harmless, but can actually wreak havoc on your cookware: rinsing or washing a hot

The “Triple Washed” statement on boxes of lettuce means zilch to my mom. Ditto for my mother-in-law. Both women insist on rewashing their greens before using them in salads, having no faith in the labels printed on the convenient little packages. But are they wrong? Being a label skeptic sometimes pays, however in this instance,

Cheese boards are the ultimate all-purpose appetizer: Minimal effort, big on flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser. Sure, anyone can toss a few hunks of cheese on a plate and call it a day… but to make it pretty, balanced and delicious, that takes skill. With these tips, your next cheese platter will be fantastic. 1.