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Here's How to Chill Any Wine in 7 Minutes Flat

Kitchen Hacks

Here's How to Chill Any Wine in 7 Minutes Flat

This week in "Does it work?": a trick for chilling any bottle in seven minutes.

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Product Design

An Any-Budget Guide to the Best Bath Towels on the Internet

Ten of them we're fawning over.

Essential Tools

Do You Really Need a Pastry Brush?

(Yes.)

Soy

Why You Should Be Treating Your Tofu Like a Bouquet of Flowers

But changing store-bought tofu's water daily is

Worth It or Not Worth It: Joining a CSA

Fruit

Worth It or Not Worth It: Joining a CSA

Are you up for a Mystery Box Challenge every week?

by: Annie Crabill|March 26, 2016

Is Expensive Cinnamon Worth the Price?

Pantry

Is Expensive Cinnamon Worth the Price?

We tested three kinds of cinnamon in one very delicious taste test.

by: Catherine Lamb|January 20, 2016

Are Pomelos Worth It?

Citrus

Are Pomelos Worth It?

Our look at whether the effort it takes to get to the fruit of a pomelo is justified by the peeler's reward.

by: Caroline Lange|January 8, 2016

Why is Some Cream More Expensive (& Can You Taste the Difference)?

Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts

Why is Some Cream More Expensive (& Can You Taste the Difference)?

This holiday season, you're going to need some heavy cream. Today, we're putting cream to the test to discover if it's worth splurging on.

by: Catherine Lamb|December 9, 2015

Have You Ever Tried to Pickle Potatoes?

Potato

Have You Ever Tried to Pickle Potatoes?

A pickle for your thoughts.

by: Samantha Weiss Hills|November 17, 2015

Taste Test: Which is the Best Store-Bought Stock Option?

Stock

Taste Test: Which is the Best Store-Bought Stock Option?

In which we take stock of stock, and help find the best store-bought option for your holiday season.

by: Catherine Lamb|November 11, 2015

Worth It or Not Worth It: Salt Baking

Fish

Worth It or Not Worth It: Salt Baking

Is salt baking really worth it?

by: Gabi Benedit|October 31, 2015

Worth It or Not Worth It: Soaking Dried Beans

Bean

Worth It or Not Worth It: Soaking Dried Beans

What you thought was the best way to cook beans may be a watered-down version of the truth.

by: Gabi Benedit|October 17, 2015

How to "Age" Your Bourbon in 3 Seconds

Drinks

How to "Age" Your Bourbon in 3 Seconds

Today, we're showing you how to "age" bourbon in 3 seconds, with only 3 ingredients. But how well does this trick really work?

by: Catherine Lamb|October 14, 2015

Is Expensive Cheddar Cheese Worth the Price Tag?

Macaroni and Cheese

Is Expensive Cheddar Cheese Worth the Price Tag?

Is pricier cheddar really that much better than the budget brand? Let's find out.

by: Catherine Lamb|September 30, 2015

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