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How to Make Iced Tea Taste 10x Better

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It’s a good idea to know what ice really does to your beverage before you plop it in.

Is It Really That Bad To Put Ice In Your Wine?

When you want something sweet and refreshing to eat, few things are more tempting than a nice, big slice of watermelon. Sadly, you can't just dive head first into that juicy fruit without coming up with a mouth full of seeds. Even so-called "seedless" watermelons will leave hard pips in your mouth, as they contain immature seeds that are safe to eat but not exactly pleasant in texture. Fortunately, there's a simple way to slice watermelon that makes it easy to remove the seeds.

The Most Efficient Way To Get Rid Of The Seeds In Your Watermelon

On a really hot summer day, nothing is better than a cold ice cream treat. But sometimes, eating a frozen dessert can be a race against time: Trying to finish a delicious sweet treat before it melts everywhere is commonly seen as one of summer’s biggest struggles. But is...

This is the Real Reason Walmart Ice Cream Sandwiches Don't Melt

Filet mignon and beef tenderloin are among the most tender and delicious cuts of steak, popular choices at steakhouses and for special occasion steak dinners at home. These coveted, melt-in-your-mouth cuts are typically more expensive than other steaks like porterhouse, ribeye, and T-bone, due to the quality and limited quantity, the tenderloin being a small portion of the cow. While filet mignon and tenderloin are sometimes used interchangeably, they actually refer to different, albeit similar, cuts.

Tenderloin Vs Filet Mignon: The Difference Between Luxury Steak Cuts

When I was a kid, I thought, when I'm an adult, I'm eating ice cream for dinner every day, and no one will stop me. I dreamed of bubble gum-flavored scoops with rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sauce, mini M&M'S, and whipped cream. A girl can dream. My dream came true! As...

I Asked 4 Food Editors To Name the Best Vanilla Ice Cream, They All Said the Same Brand

From a perfect margarita to an effervescent spritz, there's a canned cocktail out there for everyone. While the wide variety of options can make for a fun scavenger hunt as imbibers fight to find the best flavors, those options can be just as overwhelming too, and one bad experience could ruin your taste for this category of drinks entirely. Still, with the thousands of canned cocktails out there, we're confident that you can find the right brand and flavor for you.

Don't Dismiss Canned Cocktails Over One Bad Experience

Why venture out when you can have crab legs at home? Hosting your own crab leg feast is a joyful, hands-on, delicious experience. There's nothing as rewarding as when you release a big, juicy hunk of crab meat from its shell, and subsequently dipping and dunking that meat into your condiment of choice (we're partial to melted butter). Whether you are inviting the entire friend group or just treating yourself, we have a method that will produce perfectly steamed crab legs every time.

How To Steam Crab Legs Perfectly Every Time

The French omelet, when done properly, can be sheer perfection with its pillowy exterior, a custard-like interior, and the inclusion of few other simple ingredients like cheese and herbs that combine to become greater than the sum of their parts. But getting there isn't as simple as it seems. As Chowhound recipe developer Ksenia Prints points out in this "You're Doing It All Wrong" video, the French omelet is the "grand old daddy of every culinary school graduate" because of the skills needed to create it. While there are many styles of omelets that are worth learning to make (and quite tasty), the French omelet is a culinary standard and a recipe that every home cook should have in their repertoire.

You're Doing It All Wrong - How To Make An Omelet

Whether it's tender pulled pork sandwiches or the perfect pork chop, this delicious meat is a great choice for lunch or dinner. But before you fire up the grill or get your pan heated, it's important to know what to avoid when cooking pork. We talked to butchers and chefs...

Cooking Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Pork, According To Experts

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it might also seem like the meal you have the least time for. Between getting ready for work and commuting, breakfast falls by the wayside, and you end up grabbing a granola bar or yogurt instead of something that will keep you full until lunch. That's why make-ahead meals are so important — and breakfast burritos are perfect for this role because they last several days in the refrigerator, can be handheld, and are loaded with filling ingredients.

The Secret To Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos That Aren't A Soggy Mess

Picture this: You're finally settling in for the evening to watch your favorite show, cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate in hand — the only problem is, you're missing a sweet treat to go alongside. You're not in the mood for a proper dessert, but a couple of cookies — say, Thin Mints — certainly wouldn't go amiss. If only Girl Scout cookie season ran all year-round.

Ritz Cracker Thin Mints Taste Like The Real Thing And Only Require 2 Ingredients

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The late Anthony Bourdain is probably best known for his culinary globetrotting through the various television shows he hosted — from "Parts Unknown" to "The Layover" — but he had a special place in his heart for New York City's culinary offerings. He traveled the world and always managed to find the best restaurants abroad by tapping into local resources to discover the best spots. When it came to New York City, where he was born in 1956 (he grew up in New Jersey) and lived for much of his adult life, he didn't need to ask anyone.

Where To Get The Best Pizza In NYC According To Anthony Bourdain

Today is National Tequila Day, and there’s never been a better time to get into tequila. If you haven’t touched the stuff since your college days, you might be surprised by what modern craft tequilas have evolved into. While you’ll still find your dubious mixtos on supermarket shelves, there are also a huge range of high quality, sustainably produced tequilas which use traditional methods and ingredients.

Three delicious and unusual cocktails to up your tequila game

Some meals you want homemade. And then there are others where the pros just do it best — and we're lucky if we can match that same restaurant-made, store-bought quality with our homemade dupe attempts. Steaks you'd get from a restaurant are one example, as are the more lowbrow treats like that irresistible movie theater nacho cheese or the unbeatable hot dogs you'd get at a baseball game. Even the foodie snobs have to admit, there's nothing quite like 'em.

Swap Your Toasted Hot Dog Buns For Warm, Spongy Steamed Buns

Think of France, and you'll probably think of the Eiffel Tower, berets, and croissants. Think of croissants, and you'll probably never think of hot dogs. But that's exactly what you should be filling these famously flaky pastries with, if you know what's good for you. Croissants certainly don't need a...

Throw Out Your Buns, Wrap Your Hot Dogs In Croissants Instead

People often confuse sushi and sashimi. However, the difference lies in the rice. More specifically, sushi is any food that involves sushi rice, which is a rice seasoned with vinegar. Sashimi, on the other hand, refers to raw meat — usually fish, but not always — that's cut a certain way. The word "sushi" is a combination of the words "su" and "meshi," which means "vinegar" and "rice," respectively. Often, this vinegared rice is paired with raw fish, but it's also not unusual to find foods like Japanese omelet, cooked meat, or an assortment of vegetables on a sushi platter.

Sushi Vs Sashimi: The Major Difference Explained

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Palm trees, beaches, orange trees, and a bright green Publix sign on the horizon. There are few things more signature to Florida than Publix grocery stores. The chain got its start in Florida in the 1930, and quickly developed a dedicated following. Over the decades, Publix's reach has expanded throughout the South, gaining new devotees each step of the way.

How Publix Became A Southern Grocery Staple

McDonald's has perfected fast food. Each day the restaurant chain produces some of the tastiest pours of soda (the Sprite is practically electric), most iconic burgers, and some seriously mouthwatering french fries. Even among McDonald's skeptics, opinions on the chain's french fries are overwhelmingly positive. The fries have also gained a global following, complete with an array of unique fry offerings in many countries. Each fry is perfectly salted and has a unique flavor that is unmatched by other, competing chains. So what's the secret behind McDonald's french fries? Beef flavoring. Yes, McDonald's spuds are flavored with more than just salt and oil. The chain actually adds in beef flavoring to its fry oil in order to produce a richer flavor.

The Secret Ingredient That Makes McDonald's Fry Oil So Flavorful

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With bright red fruit balanced by a lean structure, Schiava is perfect

Why Sommeliers Can't Stop Pouring This Underdog Italian Wine

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Why It's So Much Smarter To Drink Cocktails With Clear Ice

Many considerations coalesce into producing a cocktail. There's the selection of liquor, ratios, glassware, and garnish. Yet an often overlooked component — that's really the most...

Why It's So Much Smarter To Drink Cocktails With Clear Ice

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