A Pool Noodle Is the Best Way to Transport Knives on a Trip
Before you head out into the wilderness for a little camping, you probably check all the essentials off your pack list—but might not think about the logistics of carrying some…
Six Basic Knife Techniques Everyone Should Know
Like storytelling, cooking skills are often passed down from family. You mosey into the kitchen as a kid and watch your parents cut, stir, cook, and bake a few times…
Please Do Not Try to Sharpen Your Blender Blades With Eggshells
I don’t use my standard blender all that much, unless I need to puree a soup. I use my immersion blender on a weekly basis, mostly to make dressings, sauces,…
8 Surprising Household Uses for Razor Blades
Photo: Maaleenn (Shutterstock) This tip is courtesy of my boyfriend, who swears by it and does it every few weeks: Remove pilling from your sheets using a safety razor. It…
18 Kitchen Knives You Might Encounter (and What They’re Actually For)
Photo: Alex Kosev (Shutterstock) If you’ve been feeding yourself for any real length of time, you have probably realized there’s a difference between “preparing food” and actual cooking. Mixing up…
You’re Using Your Ice Scraper Wrong
Photo: Natalya Chumak (Shutterstock) I grew up in upstate New York without a garage, so I consider myself fairly skilled in the art of car de-icing—or so I thought. Ice…
The 117 Biggest Movies and TV Series on Netflix in October 2022
Netflix has announced just one Indian original for October 2022 — in complete contrast to last month, when we saw five. The lone honour goes to the second season of…
The Easiest Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Photo: Aaron J Hill (Shutterstock) One basic rule of life is that everything is easy with the proper tools, and nearly impossible without them. A great example of how this…
Here’s What to Expect From the MCU’s Phase 5, 6, and 7
Marvel Studios’s upcoming movies and TV show projects a bright future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. President Kevin Feige unveiled a slew of new titles to the MCU roster at…
The Difference Between Honing and Sharpening Your Knives (and Why It Matters)
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) I did not learn knife care from my parents, and that is a good thing. Their preferred method of knife maintenance is simple: Buy a block…