Ed Kuoha

How to

Ripen an Unripe Pineapple

Almost all the pineapple's sweetness shows up in a few days of rapid ripening on the plant. Once picked, the fruit will not become sweeter. On the other hand, these oddballs of the fruit world can sometimes reach ripenes...

How to

Cut Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit sounds exotic, but it couldn’t be simpler to eat. After you have found a ripened fruit, all you have to do is cut the fruit into halves or quarters. The skin is easy to peel off by hand or remove by scoopi...

How to

Eat Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit has leathery, bright red skin and sweet, kiwi-like flesh. It's part of the cactus family, and is high in fiber, vitamin C and B vitamins. You can cut it in half, and eat it with a spoon, or cut it into cubes...

How to

Store Dragon Fruit

Not only is dragon fruit a beautiful tropical fruit with a sweet taste, but it has many health benefits as well. While they have many perks, dragon fruits have a very short window before they go from fresh to funky. By c...

How to

Peel a Pineapple

There's something very satisfying about peeling your own ripe pineapple. You'll enjoy more flavorful, juicy fruit than if you bought canned pineapple and you can control how the pieces are cut. Once you remove the top an...

How to

Clean a Deep Fryer

Whether using a deep fryer at home or in a restaurant kitchen, the large amount of cooking oil and food particles that gather may present a challenge to clean. While the process takes longer than just scrubbing some dish...

How to

Brown Chicken

Browning chicken is a crucial component to many chicken recipes. Browning, also called “searing,” is often a primary step that helps to improve the flavor of chicken before it is baked, braised, or simmered. By caref...

How to Make Curry Thicker

Remedy a thin curry with these simple kitchen hacksIt can be frustrating to make a tantalizing curry only to have the sauce turn out watery. Luckily, there are many quick and simple fixes for a thin curry. You can use f...

How to

Peel a Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a delicious fruit that's brightly colored and tastes sweet. To eat your fresh dragon fruit, there are a couple ways to remove the skin. You can cut the dragon fruit lengthwise into ...

How to

Cook Frozen Bacon

With its crisp, deliciously savory flavor, bacon is a treat for breakfast or any other meal of the day. Luckily, bacon that's been stored frozen isn't hard to prepare. With a few minor changes, it can be cooked almost ex...

How to

Fertilize Dragon Fruit

Do you want to grow your own dragon fruit? If you live in a warm, humid area, you might be in luck. These plants aren’t hard to care for, but they do require a specific fertilizer regimen. Not to worry—we’ve answer...

How to

Cook Redfish

Redfish, also known as red drum, is a tasty white fish that you can cook in a variety of ways. For a quick meal, try sautéing it in a skillet or cooking it on the grill. For a Cajun flavor, try a blackened redfish with ...

How to

Pick Dragon Fruit

Picking fresh dragon fruit, also called “pitaya,” is an easy way to harvest and enjoy some fresh fruit. The dragon fruit plant is part of the cactus family, so the colorful fruit grows on long stalks rather than vine...

How to

Keep Mushrooms Fresh

Mushrooms can be a great addition to a variety of dishes. However, it can be hard to keep them fresh for any length of time before they spoil. This is because they contain a lot of moisture, which can lead to them rottin...

How to

Clean Oysters

Whether you buy oysters from a fish market or from a grocery store, you'll have to clean them before you prepare or cook them. Oysters live in the ocean, where they collect dirt and debris on their shells. To make them f...

How to

Store Fresh Oysters

Like any type of fresh shellfish, raw oysters are best when consumed immediately. However, if you can’t eat your oysters right away, you can store them for a few days in the fridge or even longer in the freezer. Just p...

Cleaning Shrimp for Beginners: Rinsing, Peeling, Deveining, & More

Your ultimate guide to cleaning shrimp like a proCleaning and preparing raw or cooked shrimp involves essentially the same steps. Whatever kind of shrimp you've got on your hands, you can learn to check them for freshnes...

How to

Make Indian Curry

There are many different types of curry, all of which come down to a few basic ingredients. You start with cooked onion, ginger, and garlic, add generous heaps of spices, and then bring it together with a liquid base. In...

How to

Make Wasabi

Wasabi is a flavor-packed condiment eaten with sushi and other Asian meals. This Japanese condiment adds flavor and heat as a base ingredient in sauces and spreads. Making wasabi is easy, and it only takes a few steps wi...

How to Broil, Grill, or Boil Frozen Lobster Tails

From thawing to serving and everything in betweenLobster tails make a decadent appetizer or entrée, and using frozen tails means you can prepare and enjoy them any time of year. They’re also endlessly versatile! Cook...