Over the past year, people have begun to move away from black plastic utensils due to a study that found that 85% of plastic products tested contained toxic flame retardants. The distressing truth is that when plastic utensils are used in cooking, they can leach those chemicals into your food. But the threat isn’t only…
When you’ve gone to the trouble of planning a delicious meal, buying ingredients, and cooking up a storm, your next stop should be the dinner table — not the emergency room. But when you’re working with ingredients that require a bit of technique to prepare safely (like the notorious avocado), one wrong move can quickly…
Having the right kinds of kitchen tools is a fundamental part of cooking, and it’s vital to own ones you know you can depend on. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the options out there, though, especially if you’re frequently surfing social media or watching cooking shows that feature trendy, flash-in-the-pan products and brands….
What’s the best way to store spices? How do you keep your produce fresh? How do you keep a halved onion from browning too fast? If you’ve got a food storage question, a professional chef will have the answer. We asked several food experts for their trusted storage solutions, and their favorites are all $18…