Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve their flavor. Due to the fruit’s varied levels of acidity, you need to take a few key steps to ensure safety. Adding acidity in the form of bottled lemon juice or citric acid is the best way to put the tomatoes’ pH level at the ideal range…
Milkshakes evoke memories of late night diners and sunny days at the beach. When you’re 12, there’s seemingly no cap for how much sweets one can consume, and a milkshake is one of the best ways to get a sugar rush. But to say a milkshake is always a strict combination of ice creammilk, and…
Cucumber salad is a favorite light and refreshing summer side, and TikTokers seem to always be leveling it up in one way or another. Some ideas are an easy pass—like making it while swimming(sorry, Logan)—but others we can totally get on board with—like fancy (but oh so easy) cutting hacks that take no time at…
Freezing summer fruit the right way—quickly, carefully, and with the right prep—lets you preserve peak-season flavor and avoid a mushy mess. Not all fruits freeze well, but many do, and with simple techniques like flash freezing and proper storage, you can turn your overripe bounty into a stash for making smoothies, pies, and jams all…
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve done a little happy dance to celebrate the arrival of cherry season. Back then, I was perfectly content with gobbling up bowls of fresh cherries. That, however, was before I got my hands on a cherry pitter. Now, I’m constantly brainstorming ways to make the most of the…