You Know You Don’t Have to Cook Corn, Right?
When it comes to sweet, summer corn, I am the mom in WarGames. There are many ways to cook corn, but I like it raw, and I make it my…
Avoid Planting These Vegetables in Containers
Photo: Ittappatti (Shutterstock) For those without the outdoor space necessary for a traditional garden, growing plants—including vegetables—in containers is a great option. Unfortunately, not all vegetables can grow and flourish…
Special Corn Variety From Mexico May Reduce Use Of Fertilisers
Growing up, we all learnt that farmers use fertilisers to facilitate plants’ growth to ensure a better harvest. There are organic and inorganic fertilisers in the market. While organic fertilisers…
Three Easy Ways to Make Your Own Fake Blood for Halloween
Photo: Vezzani Photography (Shutterstock) With Halloween rapidly approaching, your costume might be in need of some quick, last-minute bloody gore—and it’s actually easier to make your own “blood” than you…
You Should Air Fry Your Corn Nuts
They’re a great drinking snack!Photo: Claire Lower I love a corn nut. I think the crunchy, nixtamalized kernels are bigger than snacking, but that does not negate the fact that…
The Easiest Way to Get Every Unpopped Kernel From Your Popcorn
Photo: Claire Lower The posters on TikTok have a tendency to overstate their case. They make all sorts of promises to “blow your mind” and “change the way you do…
It’s Almost Too Easy to Make Your Own Kettle Corn
Photo: Chauzova Irina (Shutterstock) Movie snacks are a rare source of conflict in my household. My boyfriend is motivated by an insatiable sweet tooth, while I’m a bottomless pit for…
Turn a Bag of Smartfood Popcorn Into a Bowl of Grits
Photo: Claire Lower Mere days after maligning potato chip mashed potatoes, I’ve logged my happy ass back on to extol the virtues of Smartfood popcorn grits. This may seem hypocritical,…