Ashley Crawford

How to Tell if a Sweet Potato Has Gone Bad

Signs of spoilage, storage tips, and more!If you’ve had some sweet potatoes for a while and you’re wondering if they’re still good, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll go over all the signs to look out for to...

How to

Eat Sunflower Seeds

To eat a sunflower seed, run your tongue along the salty outer shell, crack it between your teeth, and spit out the shell before chewing the seed. Repeat. This article instructs on how to become a master seeder: one who ...

How to

Clean Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds not only make carving pumpkins more fun, but they're also a great snack. In order to eat them, the pumpkin seeds have to be cleaned to remove all of the pulp and strings. If you place pumpkin seeds in a bow...

How to Make a Cantaloupe Ripen Quickly (Plus, How to Tell If It’s Ripe)

Ensure your cantaloupe is ripe, sweet, and juicy with this guide Cantaloupes are sweet, refreshing fruits when they’re ripe, but when they’re unripe, they’re often hard and dry. Luckily, you can make an unripe cant...

What is the Cube Rule of Food Identification Theory?

Settle internet debates about food classification with this guideThe Cube Rule of Food is a potential solution to the question, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” This joke rule is simple: use a cube as a guideline for where...

How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables with Baking Soda

A guide to removing pesticides & dirt from produce Before you eat fresh berries, grapes, or apples from the store, it’s important to rinse off your fruit to get rid of any harmful bacteria, fungi, and dirt. Adding baki...

How to

Clean a Pumpkin

Pumpkins can be used in a variety of recipes. If you're cooking with pumpkin, you will need to clean your pumpkin first. You also may want to clean out the inside of a pumpkin for carving. Cleaning a pumpkin is fairly ea...

How to

Dry Damp Salt

Salt is hygroscopic, which is a fancy way of saying that it has the ability to pull moisture out of the air and absorb it. Since salt is naturally dry and brittle, this causes it to clump up in the container when it gets...

How to Cut and Peel a Pomelo

Remove the rind from this tasty citrus A pomelo is a giant citrus fruit. It tastes a lot like grapefruit, but less bitter . In order to get to that sweet flesh, however, you have to cut and peel past a very thick rind, a...

Easy Ways to Store Onions to Make Them Last Longer

Save halved & cut onions for later without losing freshness If you only need to cook with a portion of an onion, you may be wondering what to do with the rest. Fortunately, it’s safe and easy to store cut onions in the...

How to Boil a Hot Dog Using a Microwave or Stove

You don’t need a grill to cook a delicious hot dog. Boiling hot dogs is a quick, easy way to make a tasty dog, and will ensure that your hot dogs are evenly cooked. You'll learn how to boil a hot dog on the stove (6 mi...

The Best Ways to Eat Figs (Plus, How to Wash & Prepare Them)

Learn to pick perfectly ripe figs & enjoy them raw Figs are a sweet and juicy fruit originating from the Mediterranean. They can be enjoyed fresh or dried, making them a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Eat them whol...

How Long Do Olives Last? (And How to Tell If They’ve Gone Bad)

Plus, the best ways to store olives and use a whole jar before it expiresSo, you’re an olive lover—we don’t blame you! But should you be worried if you buy too many olives? Will they go bad before you can eat them?...

How to

Season Pampered Chef Stoneware

Stoneware baking pans and trays from the Pampered Chef are designed to be a naturally non-stick surface. You can cook food with little to no oil, without using coated non-stick pans that chip and fleck away. In fact, the...

How to Measure Vegetables in Cups (With or Without a Measuring Cup)

When a recipe calls for vegetables in cups, you might be confused trying to figure out how much you actually need to add. Luckily, using a measuring cup to find the right amount of veggies isn't too difficult at all. Sin...

How to

Eat an Orange

Eating an orange might seem simple, but there are different ways you can pair an orange with other types of food to help enhance its flavor. This article will give you some ideas on how to add oranges into your diet. It ...

How to Make Soft, Chewable Nugget Ice

An easy DIY guide for crushed, Sonic-style ice Soft ice, also known as nugget ice, has a cult following thanks to its chewy, soft texture. To make it at home, freeze club soda or carbonated water in an ice tray. Then, cr...

How to

Chop Garlic

Since garlic is used in so many recipes, it's vital that you know how to chop it! Fortunately, all you need to do is smash a clove in order to peel it. Take care to hold the knife so you don't accidentally cut yourself a...

How to

Fry an Egg

Flipping your fried eggs is one of the most intimidating acts of any beginner breakfast chef. The goal of a lightly crispy, well-cooked white and a runny yolk is not difficult to get, however, with a little practice. The...

How to

Use a Chafing Dish

Chafing dishes are often known in the catering world as "a host's best friend" because they can keep your food warm for hours on end. If you're hosting a dinner party or special event, setting up and serving with a chafi...