Robby The way straws function is usually misunderstood. When you are drinking, you suck the air out of the straw, decreasing pressure inside the tube and therefore allowing the liquid to be pushed up inside the straw by the higher surrounding air pressure. It is the air outside that is actually pushing the liquid up, not … Read more
Quail, one of the smaller members of the pheasant family, has been a fixture protein in French dishes for generations. This small-but-mighty bird has a similar taste to chicken, with all dark meat and tender flesh. If you’re looking to impress at your next dinner party, here’s a guide to shopping for, prepping, and cooking … Read more
Meatballs are an important staple for a Sunday night dinner that all home cooks should know how to prepare. One of the best parts about meatballs is that every person has a different variation of how to prepare the classically Italian dish. You might be a stickler for fresh basil, rosemary, and oregano, or can … Read more
What are flavor bombs? Theyâre âcondimentsâ that areâ¦you guessed itâ¦big on flavor! And having jars of them in your fridge makes weeknight dinners a breeze. Whether added during the cooking process or just as a finishing touch, they make even a simple dish taste fancy. *Just giving credit where itâs due! âFlavor bombâ is a … Read more
Jello shots can make any party a hit. They are fun and they taste just as delicious as they look. You can enjoy jelly shots regardless of your age or type of party. The lovely treats are made by mixing water, alcohol, and gelatin. Even though most people associate them with college parties, they can … Read more
Maggots emerge from fly eggs that are laid wherever there is a safe place and a fresh source of food for the new brood of maggots to feed on. Mature flies will lay between 75 -150 eggs at a time in places like trash, carrion, feces, or rotting food. These eggs hatch into maggots between … Read more
The question came up at the office while waiting for the coffee to brew: Why does some half and half need to be refrigerated and some does not? The person responsible for getting the coffee picked up a box of individual Land O Lakes Mini Moos half & half containers that do not need to … Read more
Jerk Chicken is probably Jamaica’s most iconic dish and this oven-baked version is just as flavorful as the grilled version. This is a recipe you’ll want to save, remake, and pass on to your children. It’s honestly that GOOD. Jerk Chicken isn’t dry, it is a succulent, highly flavorful meat when done right. If it … Read more
The benefit of a digital probe thermometer is that it can stay in the meat in the oven from the moment you start cooking, so you know exactly when it comes to the correct temperature. The probe is ideal for larger pieces of meat that cook for extended hours like a turkey or a larger … Read more
Heating the foam cups in the microwave could “can also compromise the container’s structural integrity,” causing the contents to leak or spill on your appliance, or on you while you’re removing it. We know the label clearly says not to do it, but we’ve all done it. Instant ramen in a cup is basically the … Read more
