The Price of Olive Oil Is Too Damn High
Olive oil has many known benefits, from the subtle taste it imparts to food to its status as a heart-healthy food. In recent months, due to weather-related shortages, the cost…
How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil (or Butter)
Cooking without fat is doable, but not fun. Not only does fat equal flavor, it promotes browning, helps seasonings cling, and keeps food from sticking to the pan. There is…
When to Use Olive Oil to ‘Clean’ (and When Not To)
From vodka to wax paper to dryer lint, so many basic household items have special, secret uses. And according to plenty of blogs and TikToks, olive oil is no different.…
Starbucks Introduces Olive Oil Coffee Drinks In Italy; Know All About It Here
Starbucks is undoubtedly one of the most popular coffee brands around the world. It offers a wide variety of drinks and food options, catering to a diverse range of tastes…
Actually, I Have a Better Way to Make Those Viral Coffee Boxed Brownies
Photo: Claire Lower Part of aging is watching the younger generation “discover” things you’ve known about for years. It’s most common with music, movies, and fashion—I will never forget how…
You’re Frying Your Chicken in the Wrong Oil
Many foods can be fried to excellent results—pickles, potatoes, little nuggets of cheese—but nothing fries quite like chicken. When it’s at its best, fried chicken is hot and juicy on…
You Should Get In on Wesson’s $3 Million False Advertising Settlement
Photo: Arne Beruldsen (Shutterstock) There are certain kitchen staples that many people tend to buy and use without giving them much thought—including some types of cooking oils. Sure, we may…
Why You Should Know Your Finishing Oils
Photo: Alexandra Harashchenko (Shutterstock) Choosing the right oil for the job can be the difference between experiencing a romance of flavors, or the taste of scorched, bitter fats ruining your…
Your ‘Olive Oil’ Bottle Is Lying to You
Photo: katrin.plvd (Shutterstock) Given my state of origin (Mississippi), it’s not surprising that my favorite cooking fats are bacon grease and butter. They make food taste like home, but they…
What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home) When You’re Using a ‘Fully Stocked’ Kitchen
Photo: Serge Ka (Shutterstock) I don’t care what the ad says, the kitchen at your rental place will not be “fully stocked.” I’m a travel minimalist whose happiest vacations required…