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Pure lime, or quicklime, is calcium oxide. Its ease of manufacture and chemical properties make it an important industrial chemical. Lime has a long history dating from the earliest of times. Its main uses were as an ingredient in mortar and as a soil fertiliser. From the earliest of times, lime has been made by … Read more

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. For cooks with a brazen sense of adventure, the idea of submerging a whole turkey in a cauldron of bubbling oil is understandably exciting. Deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey certainly has advantages: The technique produces a juicy, flavorful … Read more

Don’t toss that pizza saver in the trash once you’ve finished dinner! Wash it off and save it — because you can use it as a handy phone holder. Flip the pizza saver upside-down and prop your phone between its prongs. This way, you can easily look at recipes or cooking videos as you’re making … Read more

There are so many different coffee types and coffee grind types that we naturally had to write a blog about it! Not to be confused with the forbidden dance, grinding is the act of turning your fresh roasted coffee beans into a powdery-like substance that is ready to brew for maximum flavor. With so many … Read more

This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. How to cook succulent cornish hens in your oven is something all home chefs should know! A cornish hen can make a rustic comfort meal for one, or several cornish hens can be served for an easy … Read more

Today we’re preparing pan-fried pork chops, which are great as a satisfying weeknight meal. We’ll be battering them in a mix of seasoned breadcrumbs with fennel, garlic, and pepper, and then frying them stovetop to achieve a crisp outside and a moist and tender interior. No dry pork chops allowed here. 1) Italian Style Breadcrumbs. … Read more

Its disheartening when you prepare and light your grill, only for a sudden rainstorm to roll your way. When the rain begins to fall, you may assume that you can no longer grill. After all, grilling requires a hot fire, and water can extinguish fires. While its difficult to grill during severe rainstorms, though, light … Read more

Pepperoncini only slightly tip the needle of the pepper scale – only 100 to 500 Scoville heat units – making them a popular (and family-friendly) option to add a hint of spice. They are typically pickled and used in salads, sandwiches, and condiments like bomba calabrese. In addition to being flavorful, pepperoncini peppers have several … Read more

Sauteed green beans are a deceptively simple side dish, but this version is addictive! Today I’m going to show you how to cook green beans so they are perfectly tender and flavorful every time. While blanching the green beans before sautéing them isn’t an essential step, it can lend a nice crunch and vibrant color … Read more

Anyone who has tried to make homemade pretzels knows that there is one essential step that you can never skip: boiling your pretzels in baking soda water before baking. Almost every homemade pretzel recipe contains this step—but why? Here, we dig into the science to help you better understand how crucial this step is. Like … Read more