| The hot dog is one of those foods thatâs nearly impossible to mess up. You heat it through, plop it on a bun, squirt on some mustard, and call it lunch. But thereâs a big difference between not screwing something up and turning it into a paradigm-...Read More |  |
| Going out for brunch means long lines, slow service, overpriced pancakes, and expensive cocktails. [related] So, in the interest of saving money, and being able to enjoy a much more relaxed, laid-back start to the day, we have taken to hosting our...Read More |   |
| For some people, having a digestive system that converts ordinary food into alcohol might sound like a dream come true: You never have to drink in order to get drunk! But this condition, called auto-brewery syndrome, is as real as can be, and for...Read More |  |
| In many ways, the Chilean wine industry is similar to that of California: Both rely largely on Bordeaux varieties for red wines and chardonnay for whites; both have hot interiors and foggy coastal areas; and both have long experience is producing...Read More |  |
| It seems we can tell who the really dedicated, food-loving, ingredient-obsessive celebrities are by looking at the names they have given their children. [related]Those who are truly food-focused (weâre looking at you, Gwyneth Paltrow) took their...Read More |  |
| Restaurants are two completely different worlds: In the front of house, where guests are dining, itâs a controlled, peaceful environment thatâs relaxed and comfortable. But in the back of house, out of view of the guests, itâs hot, chaotic,...Read More |  |
| As soon as the steaks and corn on the cob are cooked, we typically go to turn off our grill, with no further need for it that evening. [related] But what if next time you were cooking dinner on the grill for you and friends, you left it on, wiped it...Read More |  |
| Alton Brown is today a household name among those who have even a passing interest in cooking (or watching cooking shows), but when his cooking show Good Eats first hit the airwaves in 1999 it was anything but a sure bet. Who was this wacky guy,...Read More |  |
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