Kitchen Tips
How to Clean an Air Fryer, Chemex, and Other Tricky Kitchen Tools
Why does it seem like your favorite kitchen tools are always the hardest to clean? If you find yourself wondering if the juice is worth the squeeze—quite literally—when it comes to cleaning your juicer (and all its accompanying parts), you’re definitely not alone. Instead of skipping your morning French press because of its confusing clean-up ...
Is It Recyclable? How to Find Out (and What Those Numbers Really Mean)
You’re all ready to recycle and do your part for the environment, but then the questions start. Can I actually recycle this? Which numbers are OK for my bin? And what do those numbers mean anyway? Today we’re answering your recycling questions, and shedding some light on how to decode the mystery numbers on certain ...
How to Sharpen and Care for the Best Kitchen Knives
Few tools are as important in the kitchen as a good knife. Without one, chopping, slicing, and julienning ingredients would be virtually impossible. Equally important is keeping your knife sharp—use a dull blade and you’ll end up with nothing but bruised herbs and mangled meat on your cutting board. Read on to find out how ...
How to Make Barista-Style Coffee at Home
According to a recent study, Americans consume about 400 million cups of coffee per day so it’s safe to say we’re pretty devoted to our daily dose of caffeine. And though we may rely on it as an early-morning pick-me-up, coffee also serves up some potential benefits. But if you find yourself hitting the local ...
How to Get the Most Out of Online Grocery Shopping
Once upon a time, precious weekends were spent running countless errands, braving long checkout lines at the grocery store, and stocking the pantry for the week ahead. But thanks to the ease, affordability, and exceptional quality of online groceries, those days are over. Weekends can officially be your time again.
8 Feng Shui Tips to Balance the Energy in Your Kitchen
Switch back and forth between burners to pump up the positive vibes in your kitchen.
How to Banish Fruit Flies With 2 Ingredients You Already Have in Your Kitchen
Buzz buzz buzz. One lone fruit fly zooming around your head as you do the dishes is an all too common occurrence.
Kitchen Hack: 11 Ingenious Ways to Clean With a Lemon
Fresh and bright, lemon is the smell of cleanliness. Just a whiff evokes images of laundry just pulled off the clothesline, sparkling-clean glasses, and shiny buffed floors.
Kitchen Hack: 5 Tips for Making Sublime Iced Coffee at Home
“Large iced coffee, extra half-and-half and nine sugars!”
Kitchen Hack: Not Your Mama’s Crock-Pot—5 Tips for Slow-Cooked Gourmet
In 1971, Rival introduced a revolutionary kitchen appliance: the Crock-Pot. Promising to “cook all day while the cook’s away,” as one advertisement read, it appealed to an emerging market of working women by providing an easier way to get dinner on the table.
Revive Flat Champagne with a Raisin in Your Glass
To restore the bubbles to that bubbly, all you need is that box of raisins.
Why Online Shopping Is More Earth-Friendly, and 9 More Tips for a Greener Kitchen
I grew up begrudgingly hand-washing the dishes. Using the dishwasher was strictly forbidden. “It’s a waste of water,” mom swore. She used it to store pots, pans, and tupperware to make sure it never served its true purpose.
Kitchen Hack: 12 Genius Ways to Cook With Peels, Stems, and Other Food Scraps
I’m that annoying person who squeezes every last ounce of toothpaste from the tube, and refuses to throw away jeans until holes make them essentially unwearable.
5 Surprising Reasons Your Kitchen Is Making You Gain Weight
April is here—and if you haven’t already jumped into spring cleaning mode (what, you decided to sleep in this weekend instead?), now’s the time to give the busiest room in your home a facelift.
How To Chill Beer (or Wine) Fast
To quickly chill wine or beer, all you need is 10 minutes, some paper towels, a freezer, and this trick.
The Single Most Versatile Item You Can Keep in the Kitchen (Plus 5 Other Must-Haves)
We created the Health Hacks on a Budget video course series to make it as easy as possible for everyone to save time and money while living a healthy life. In this series, we share simple recipes, easy tips, and educational information to help you and your family thrive.
How To Make Vinegar From Wine (Red or White)
Instead of letting leftover wine sour, put it to good use in a big batch of DIY vinegar.
Kitchen Hack: 5 Secrets for Better Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ever since the first chocolate chip cookie came out of the Toll House Inn kitchen in 1938, everyone has been captivated by that signature caramel-butterscotch flavor.
Is Your Messy Kitchen Making You Overeat?
As a young ballerina, I remember poring over famous New York City Ballet dancer Allegra Kent’s “The Dancer’s Body Book”. It was full of tips and tricks (ranging from reasonable to borderline unhealthy) for how to stay slim. The most jaw-dropping? The recommendation to padlock your fridge shut to keep you from snacking.
Kitchen Hack: How to Make The Perfect Pot of Rice (No Rice Cooker Needed)
Though one of the most basic dishes imaginable, rice sure is easy to mess up. If you’ve ever thought “I’ll just make a quick risotto” or “No problem, it’s just rice!” only to end up with a pot of unappetizing mush—you know what we mean.
How To Clean A Tea Kettle
Clean mineral deposits out of your tea kettle with just two ingredients: white vinegar and water.
The Best Way to Use Leftover Wine
Don’t pour the dribs down the drain! Freeze leftover wine in ice-cube trays to add to sauces and marinades down the road.
Eat These 5 Lucky Foods For The Best Year Ever
New Year’s Eve traditions aren’t strictly limited to counting down from 10 and popping bottles when the ball drops. After all, the Times Square NYE Ball—synonymous with the start of a fresh calendar year—has only been around since 1907.
A Quick & Easy Aromatic Centerpiece Idea
Fill a clear vase with aromatic herbs, spices, and fruit for a centerpiece that smells as good as it looks.