What Makes Starbucks Reserve Coffee Different From The Regular Stuff?
With the upscale atmosphere at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery (and the price tag to match), you might wonder what actually separates this coffee from the rest.
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Stories By Kurt Suchman
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Here's Where You Should Be Storing Your Cookbooks
Your home shouldn't be where cookbooks go to die. Here's how to store your cookbooks so they last longer than it takes to make that cassoulet on page 52.
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Why A Scooped Bagel Can Be Sacrilege For A New Yorker
Some say that ordering your bagel scooped is a sure-fire way to prove you are not a New Yorker. But what is it, and why is it so controversial?
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Get An Extra Fresh Chick-Fil-A Sandwich With One Easy Ordering Trick
As long as they are fresh, Chick-fil-A sandwiches are wonderful. Thankfully, there's one ordering trick that ensures you'll get a fresh sandwich every time.
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Stop Leaving Open Cans Of Tomato Paste In The Fridge
Leaving an open can of tomato paste in the fridge is a great way to make sure it quickly gets crusty, dry, and unusable. Here's a better way to store it.
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Do Peppercorns Have Anything To Do With Peppers?
Peppers and peppercorns are both spicy, so they must come from the same plant, right? You might be surprised how little they have in common.
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The Simple Buttering Tip To Help Your Soufflé Rise Evenly
Soufflés have been the bane of many dinner party hosts. Thankfully, this simple buttering tip will help ensure that your soufflés rise evenly.
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Cut Your Butter Like A Baker With One Tool
Although it may not seem like it matters that much, how you cut a block of butter has an outsized impact on the texture of your baked goods.
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Drain Greasy Meatballs As They Cook With A Game-Changing Hack
Hey, your greasy meatball era is officially finito. With this simple hack, you can cook toasty brown, perfectly shaped meatballs even better than Nonna.
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Store-Bought Salsa Is Better With A Boost From A Classic Sandwich Spread
Salsa straight from the jar can sometimes fall a little flat, but there is actually a way to give it a serious upgrade using a popular sandwich ingredient.
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You Don't Need A Steamer To Steam Your Favorite Foods At Home
Bamboo trays and UFO-style baskets are cute, but you don't need them to steam your favorite foods at home. Here's how to DIY a steamer sitch stat.
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Can You Freeze Cooked Cabbage For Later?
There are plenty of different types of produce that don't respond well to the freezer, but cabbage is nice and hardy. Can you freeze cooked cabbage?
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How Gordon Ramsay Adds An Extra Touch Of Smokiness To Baba Ganoush
While not as popular as its close relative, hummus, baba ganoush is the delicious eggplant dip you've been missing. Here's how Gordon Ramsay makes it smoky.
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How To Shop For Wintertime Groceries
Grocery shopping has become more selective but there are some winter-specific tips that can save you money while finding some unique and tasty items.
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The Espresso Machine Alternative You Need For An Inexpensive Brew
You don't need to shell out for a luxury espresso machine. Cash in on world class brew with what might be the cutest little workhorse on the market.
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Adding Batter To Every Cup In A Muffin Tin Is A Rookie Mistake
It seems like common sense to fill every single cavity when making muffins, right? Wrong! Here's what you should do instead for bakery-style muffins.
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The 5 Global Influences Found In Peruvian Food
Peru is home to some outstanding food thanks in no small part to the various culinary influences from around the world that have impacted it.
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The Unexpected Way Restaurants Can Subtly Make You Spend More
Music can add ambiance to dining out. It can also add to your expenses for the meal. Find out what a study discovered about music and meals.
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The 'Single Use' Tool To Pull Out For Easily Crushing Up Cookies
The next time you need to crush up some cookies for a topping or decoration, reach for into your kitchen drawers for this seldom used tool.
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The Espresso Drink Starbucks Baristas Are Sick Of Making
If you love Starbucks coffee but find your barista is less than thrilled to see you, it could be that they're sick of making this popular espresso drink.
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Why A Pizza Stone Is Considered The Best Way To Make Homemade Pizza
If you don't own a lot of fancy equipment, making high-quality pizza at home is difficult. However, using a pizza stone makes this process a whole lot easier.
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Most People Remove Poultry Giblets, But Here's Why You Shouldn't
The bag of giblets that is hidden inside of your turkey cavity in a pouch needs to be removed before cooking, but don't toss it out.
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How To Prepare Spuds Properly For The Best Potato Salad Texture
To make the perfect classic potato salad, it's not just about using quality ingredients, the way you boil the potatoes is just as important.
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Oh Yeah, You Can Totally Rehydrate Raisins — And They're Great For Baking
If the sound of raisins in your baked goods makes you cringe, you really ought to give plumping a chance. It's really so easy to rehydrate raisins this way.
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You Need A Different Type Of Water For The Fluffiest Box Mix Cake
Boxed cake mixes are pretty good but they can be even better with some simple substitutions. Instead of water straight out of the tap, reach for this instead.
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Here's Ina Garten's Favorite Store-Bought Olive Oil
Celebrity chef Ina Garten not only knows how to put a dish together, she knows which brands of ingredients to use, which is why we took her olive oil advice.
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How To Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Deliciously Homemade
Although store-bought refrigerated cookie dough is so easy and convenient, nothing beats homemade, but if you follow this tip, you can have both.
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