How To Make, Eat And Order Ramen

Ramen’s all the rage these days, and taking trendy and mercurial forms as people adapt this Japanese comfort food to that of other cultures. (Birria ramen, anyone?) But how far […]

Is It Safe To Use A Gas Stove?

Almost a century ago, the natural gas industry came up with a marketing slogan so successful, it became synonymous with being better: “Now you’re cooking with gas.” And many chefs, […]

Why Does Glass Cookware Explode?

Glass cookware is sleek, nostalgic and supposedly indestructible — until it shatters into a thousand pieces right as you serve dinner. I learned this the hard way when I pulled […]

Is Protein Powder Safe For Kids?

My friend Kendra always adds protein powder to her daughter’s breakfasts as an easy way to add satiety to everything from muffins to smoothies. This seemed like a brilliant idea, […]

Is It Cheaper To Be Vegan?

It must be acknowledged that being shamed for what you’re eating by a smug vegan is not everyone’s idea of a good time. We all know someone who brings up […]

What Is A ‘Coffee Nap’?

Alex Frankel started taking coffee naps when he was in college. “I used to drink so much coffee all day, but it never really helped me feel less tired. If […]

Foods That Contain Banned Red Dye 3

Bright-red Valentine’s Day candy hearts, strawberry-flavored ice pops and yogurt, some maraschino cherries, nutrition shakes, cough syrups and gummy vitamins — these are just some of the items that contain […]

Is Eggnog Safe To Drink?

It’s the holidays, so break out the eggnog. It’s festive, luscious, creamy, sweet, sometimes spiked … and possibly teeming with pathogens. “Raw eggs are the biggest risk because you have […]

Christmas Eve Food Around The World

While many familiar Christmas traditions originated in Western countries, people from all around the world and from different cultural backgrounds celebrate the holiday with the same spirit of gratitude and […]

Christmas Eve Food Around The World

While many familiar Christmas traditions originated in Western countries, people from all around the world and from different cultural backgrounds celebrate the holiday with the same spirit of gratitude and […]

How To Make Better Pancakes

It seems so easy — drizzle batter on a hot pan, flip, eat, repeat. But sometimes even simple dishes like pancakes can go terribly wrong. Maybe you’ve accidentally set off […]

How Long Can You Sit In A Coffee Shop?

With more people than ever working remotely these days, your local café may have become a de facto office space. The combination of warm, energizing beverages, carb-rich pastries, mellow acoustic […]

Are Fizzy Soda Alternatives Healthy?

What’s the current ratio of food to fizziness in your fridge? In many kitchens, sparkling waters, low-sugar sodas and fizzy beverages are crowding out food storage space. Sure, the drinks […]