Jennifer Levasseur

How to

Open a Difficult Jar

There’s nothing worse than being hungry and having a jar of food you can’t open. Whether the lid is stuck on your pickles, or you can’t get into the peanut butter, don’t stress out. You don’t need a fancy jar o...

How to

Dry Pumpkin Seeds

Many avid gardeners like to harvest pumpkin seeds from their crops or public patches. This simple task provides seeds for next year's patch or food for a tasty snack. Luckily, pumpkins are one of the easiest crops to gat...

Easy Ways to Tell if Your Brussel Sprouts Have Gone Bad

Learn how long brussel sprouts last and when it’s time to toss them Brussel sprouts are a flavorful and nutritious addition to your meal, but making sure they’re still good is important to prevent any foodborne illne...

Is Aluminum Cookware Hazardous to Your Health?

Learn the surprising pros and cons of aluminum pots and pansAluminum cookware is a popular choice for many home chefs because it’s affordable, lightweight, and versatile—but is it safe? Aluminum cookware is typically...

How to

Eat Pumpkin Seeds

Do you know how to eat pumpkin seeds? It's pretty simple. Pumpkin seeds are packed with flavor and vitamins, making them healthy ''and'' fun to snack on. Just make sure you chew them carefully. Read on for a couple diffe...

How to

Make a Krabby Patty

Ever wondered how SpongeBob SquarePants makes Mr. Krabs's Krabby Patties at the Krusty Krab on the children's animated cartoon ''SpongeBob SquarePants''? If you'd like to make one of these, in order to see for yourself ...

How to

Tell if Lettuce Has Gone Bad

Anyone who has ever bought lettuce, whether its full heads or pre-cut leaves, knows how quickly it can turn to sludge in your refrigerator. Fortunately, detecting rotten lettuce is easy. The telltale brown spots, droopin...

How to

Roll a Burrito

Wrap, fold, and roll a meal-to-go California styleThe perfectly-rolled burrito is art worth aspiring to. Rolling is crucial to making a burrito. There's not much more frustrating than beginning to eat a burrito, only to ...

How to Tell If Raw, Frozen, or Cooked Steak Has Spoiled

Check for these tell-tale signs that it's time to toss out your steaks Do you want to cook up the steak in your fridge or freezer but aren’t sure if it’s still safe to eat? Eating steak that’s spoiled could lead t...

How to Open a Stuck Plastic or Glass Jar Lid

Quick and easy tricks to loosen a stubborn jar lid A tight jar is a classic kitchen snafu, but thankfully a stuck or sealed lid is easily thwarted by some simple kitchen hacks. To start, get a grip on that lid with a rub...

The Best Ways to Add Papaya Seeds to Your Diet

What to do with raw and dried papaya seedsThe next time you slice into a colorful papaya, don't discard its tiny round seeds! Believe it or not, these little morsels are tasty, easy to prepare, and can add medicinal prop...

How to Steam Dumplings on the Stove or in the Microwave

Use these tips to prepare dumplings if you don't have a bamboo steamer Steamed dumplings are so delicious, but how can you prepare them at home if you don't have a bamboo steamer or metal basket? Whether you're cooking h...

How to Make Molded Chocolates with a Silicone Mold

Create delicious homemade chocolates with this recipe and guide Molded chocolates make a nice dessert as well as a great gift for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Whether you want to use high-quality o...

How to

Make Pumpkin Pie Straight from the Pumpkin

Have you ever wanted to make pumpkin pie straight from the pumpkin, rather than from a can? Follow these steps to turn a fresh pumpkin into a delicious pie that's perfect for the holiday and autumn season.

How to

Buy a Good Avocado

If you love a tasty bowl of guacamole or plate of avocado toast, you know how delicious avocados can be. But the key to any recipe is starting with good avocados. It can be tricky to pick out the best fruit when you're a...

How to

Dry Walnuts

Freshly-picked walnuts must be dried at two stages. The first is after you remove the green hulls, when the walnuts are still in their shells. Then, once you shell the nuts, the meat inside should be dried for a few more...

How to Brew Coffee Without a Coffee Maker

Brew a delicious cup of coffee no matter what you have on handIf you rely on your morning cup of coffee to feel energized and ready for your day, it can be a nightmare to discover that you don’t have access to a coffee...

How to

Eat Kiwi Fruit

Are you interested in trying kiwi fruit for the first time? Kiwi fruit is high in vitamin C and provides excellent antioxidant protection. Once you know how to determine whether a kiwi is ripe, this delicious green (or g...

How to

Preheat an Oven

Before you bake something, your oven needs to be heated to the proper temperature. While it takes only a few seconds to turn on your oven, it can take several minutes for it to reach the right temperature. The act of tur...

How to

Cook Baby Corn

Prepare your baby corn in a variety of ways, like roasting and deep-fryingBaby corn is tiny sweet corn that's been harvested at a premature stage. You can eat it raw or prepare it as an ingredient in other dishes, like A...