You know that annoying layer of rice stuck at the bottom of the pot when you cook rice on the stove? It feels like a waste and makes cleaning up a pain. Here’s a simple solution that works with all types of grains. More »
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Wait 10 Minutes to Loosen Grains Stuck at the Bottom of the Pot [Cooking]
Posted on June 29, 2011
What Sugar Actually Does to Your Brain and Body [Explainer]
Posted on June 7, 2011
We consume an enormous amount of sugar, whether consciously or not, but it's a largely misunderstood substance. There are different kinds and different ways your body processes them all. Some consider it poison and others believe it's the sweetest thing on earth. Here's a look at the different forms of sugar, the various ways they affect you, and how they play a role in healthy—and unhealthy—diets. More »
How to Cook Pasta Correctly [Do It Right]
Posted on May 26, 2011
Boiling pasta is supposed to be simple. It’s the perennial college student meal because it involves only about four steps, one of which is boiling water. But is it really that easy? Have you been doing something wrong all along? More »
Skip the Organic Label for Onions and Avocados [Groceries]
Posted on March 23, 2011
When food is labeled “organic,” it’s a tricky thing to determine the meaning. But one thing to consider when shopping is skipping any kind of organic label for onions, avocados, and most other foods with a durable shell or peel. More »
How to Avoid Pests for Your Home-Grown Foods
Posted on March 22, 2011
Home-grown foods can give you the assurance that all the ingredients from your home garden are safe and natural. To keep pests at bay, try our home-gardening tips.
- As much as possible, avoid pesticides. Opt to grow plants and bright colored flowers to atract insects away from your home crop.
- Fragrant plants can also attract pests away from tour other home crop as well.
- Surround the garden with thick hedge. This will attract birds that can eat all the slugs and insects before they ruin your fruit and vegetable crops.
- Dig a pond anywhere on your home garden. This will attract frogs and toads which can help lower the number of slugs in your garden
- Place logs around the garden to shelter beetles since they can prey on pests as well
- To avoid weeds, place mulching material composed of natural bark or wood chippings on the ground. These can also bring nutrients to the soil as well.
- Place a fine-mesh cloth on top of plants to keep tem away from flies and butterflies without hindering their growth.
Caramelize Onions in Half the Time [Food Hacks]
Posted on January 25, 2011
Soft, sweet, browned onions go great on burgers, among other dishes. But the time and know-how required are why dishes like French onion soup, and dip, aren’t made at home. Here’s how to get from raw to caramelized in just 20 minutes. More »
De-Stress Your Thanksgiving Prep by Cooking Your Turkey Overnight [Holidays]
Posted on November 15, 2010
The turkey isn’t necessarily the most complicated dish at most holiday gatherings, but it’s usually the most time consuming. This overnight slow-cook method aims to help you avoid spending your Thanksgiving day messing around with your turkey for a no-fuss main dish. More »
The Reddit College Cookbook Helps You Stop Eating Like a College Student [Recipes]
Posted on October 15, 2010
If you’re on a tight budget, but you’re tired of instant noodles as your go-to meal, the Reddit College Cookbook may be just the right thing to kickstart a good, low budget eating plan. More »
A Morning Donut Could Improve Your Memory and Ability to Concentrate [Memory]
Posted on October 12, 2010
Donuts aren’t exactly a superfood, but it turns out they may be capable of providing your brain with what it needs to effectively start the day. More »
Quickly Brine Chicken When You Don’t Have Much Time [Recipes]
Posted on October 12, 2010
Brining meats before roasting, grilling, or frying them, especially chicken, makes them moister, more flavorful, and all-around better. But brining usually requires overnight forethought, or at least some quick morning work. Not so with Michael Ruhlman’s 2-3 hour lemon-herb brine. More »