Avocados are an unusual fruit. According to its common usage, the USDA categorized them in their food database as a vegetable. But botanically, they’re a berry. For fruit, avocados also contain a surprising amount of …
How to chop an onion to the end and minimize waste
We love onions. The National Onion Association says the average person consumes approximately 13.67 pounds per year. We know we eat a lot more than that. For that reason, we’ve chopped a lot of onions …
How to get rid of the milk smell in baby bottles
Do the kids’ milk bottles and cups smell funny? Even with glass bottles, there may be a lingering odor coming from the caps and silicone gaskets. Of course, you could just toss it out and …
Buttermilk Substitutes That Work
True buttermilk is a by-product of butter. To make butter, the cream is churned to separate the fat solids from the liquid. The fat solids become butter, and what’s left is the liquid whey or …
Retinol And Retinoids Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
You may have heard that retinol is the gold standard in skincare technology. It’s the only anti-aging ingredient with plenty of research to back its claims. Retinol is lauded for its ability to smooth wrinkles, …
The Best Way To Thaw Meat Quickly
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for what to make for dinner? By the time you’ve decided, it’s already close to dinner time, and the meat you need is still frozen. According to …
How to Make Stale Bread Soft Again
Don’t you hate it when you grab the loaf of bread you were looking forward to eating and it’s stale? Fortunately, you don’t have to toss it out anymore. Here’s what you need to do …
Tips for Storing Condiments at Home
Whenever we bring home a new condiment, there’s always the initial struggle to find the “refrigerate after opening” fine print on the label. Of course, a debate usually ensues with our significant other on how …
How To Tie Shoelaces that stay tied but untie easily
Shoelaces get tied and untied several times a day. That’s just life, isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be. Here’s a shoelace tying hack that will change your life and keep your kids safe on …
How to save your wilted vegetables
Sometimes, you get so busy that you neglect all that good produce in the refrigerator and now… it’s all wilted. But, you can save wilted vegetables and reduce waste with the magic of an ice …