Ollie George Cigliano

How to Slice Corned Beef Perfectly

Get the thinnest, most flavorful cuts of beef with our easy guideQuality corned beef is a staple food in Jewish, Irish, and Caribbean cuisines. The meat is cured with “corn,” or large grains of salt, then slow-cooked...

How to

Use a Manual Can Opener

Manual can openers are a kitchen necessity! They are quick and easy to use, but sometimes it can take a bit of practice to use one efficiently. Use a handheld can opener by opening the arms, positioning the cutting edge,...

How Do I Measure ¾ Cup?

Simple measuring solutions & substitutions for all your cooking needsYou’re making some pancakes, banana bread, or another delicious treat when you stumble upon a cup measurement in your recipe. But here’s the thing...

Tasty, Heart-Healthy Beetroot Juice Recipes for a Blender or a Juicer

Boost your beets with these juice-making tipsFresh beetroots (known simply as "beets" in North America) are loaded with nitrates that lower your blood pressure, along with antioxidants and other important nutrients. Don'...

Hone and Grind a Dull Blade Using These Simple At-Home Techniques

Give your dull blades a razor-sharp edge with a honing rod, a whetstone, and moreWhether you’re a culinary whiz or especially outdoorsy, your knives probably endure a fair amount of wear. Not only is a dull blade a cha...

Do Mushrooms Go Bad? How to Tell if They're Spoiled

Learn how to store fungi properly so they stay fresh as long as possibleYou’re getting ready to prepare some mushrooms, but they don’t look as fresh as when you first bought them. Are they still safe to eat? Just lik...

How to Tell if Your Carrots Are Bad

Wondering how to know if carrots are bad? No worries—we’ve got you covered with plenty of handy advice on whether your carrots are still safe to eat. We’ve even included some tips and tricks on how to safely refrig...

How to Measure a Tablespoon with and without Measuring Spoons

Confidently tackle your recipes with handy replacementsTablespoons are an essential unit of measurement used in many recipes, but they aren’t synonymous with a typical spoon that you use during your meals. We’ll walk...

How to

Tell if an Egg is Bad

Have you ever been in the middle of baking or cooking, only to notice your eggs are past the "sell-by" date? Before you throw your eggs away, try a few tricks to see if the eggs are actually bad.

How to

Eat Apricot Seeds

Apricot seeds, also known as apricot kernels, are found inside the hard pit at the center of apricots. Apricot seeds contain a compound called amygdalin, which releases cyanide after it's consumed. If you're going to eat...

¾ Teaspoon: How to Measure Baking Soda, Salt & More

Simple suggestions and solutions for foolproof measurementsTwo cups of flour? Check. One egg? Check. A teaspoon of baking soda… wait. How the heck are you supposed to measure that? This cooking conundrum has perplexed...

Is Your Fish Good to Eat? Signs of Spoilage & Storage Tips

How to use the sell-by date and other signs of spoilage to stay safeYou pull a filet of fresh fish out of the fridge, ready to make a delicious supper, when you notice the fish looks off. Has it gone bad? If the sell-by ...

How to

Tell if Your Eggs Are Fresh

Eggs are a delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Before you cook eggs, it's important to know whether they are fresh or not. Rotten eggs can lead to food poisoning. To test your eggs for freshness...

How to

Cook Steak Well Done

While there are plenty of people who’ll rave about how easy it is to cook a perfect medium steak, it’s not as easy to get a nice, juicy steak that’s cooked all the way through. However, if you prefer your steak wel...

How to Eat Hot Pot Properly: Beginner Tips & Must-Know Etiquette

The dos and don’ts of eating hot pot with other peopleHot pot is a popular communal dining experience from East Asia. It involves cooking thinly sliced meat and vegetables in boiling broth, and it's often shared with f...

How to

Make Prune Juice

If you're trying to relieve constipation or get more fiber into your diet, blend a batch of prune juice. Since homemade prune juice just uses prunes and water, you'll avoid artificial sweeteners and preservatives that ar...

How to Hard Boil an Egg That’s Easily Peeled

Instructions for a perfect, peelable hard-boiled egg every timePacked with protein, low in calories, and versatile? Hard-boiled eggs are a staple in the kitchen with their firm yolk and solid whites. But how do you make ...

How to Measure a Serving Size of Spaghetti

Quick + easy steps to measure the perfect amount of pasta per personWhen cooking pasta, it can be tempting to just eyeball a spaghetti portion size rather than measuring the noodles out carefully. But you sometimes need ...

How to

Steam Spinach

A quick guide to steaming spinach using a stove or microwaveSteamed spinach can make for a healthy side dish to any meal. Steaming spinach is a simple process that does not take long. You can steam spinach over the stove...

How to Make Mullein Tea: An Herbal Brewing Guide

Mullein is an herbalist's go-to plant for respiratory conditions and it's no wonder why! In traditional medicine, mullein flowers and leaves are used for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and the flu. If you'd like to try your ...