Jennifer Levasseur

How to

Open a Difficult Jar

There’s nothing worse than being hungry and having a jar of food you can’t open. Whether the lid is stuck on your pickles, or you can’t get into the peanut butter, don’t stress out. You don’t need a fancy jar o...

How to

Eat Kiwi Fruit

Are you interested in trying kiwi fruit for the first time? Kiwi fruit is high in vitamin C and provides excellent antioxidant protection. Once you know how to determine whether a kiwi is ripe, this delicious green (or g...

How to Freeze Dry Candy at Home

Make your own TikTok-worthy freeze-dried candyGummy worms. Sour skittles. Peach rings. Thanks to the sweet side of TikTok, we’ve had a front-row seat to all of the delicious (and crunchy) possibilities that freeze-drie...

How to

Roll a Burrito

Wrap, fold, and roll a meal-to-go California styleThe perfectly-rolled burrito is art worth aspiring to. Rolling is crucial to making a burrito. There's not much more frustrating than beginning to eat a burrito, only to ...

How to

Boil an Egg in an Electric Kettle

Boiled eggs are a delicious and nutritious way to add some extra protein to your meal, or they can be enjoyed on their own as a tasty snack. Believe it or not, you can actually soft-boil or hard-boil your eggs using an e...

How to

Make Chin Chin

Learn the best way to fry up this crispy Nigerian delicacy Chin chin is a popular fried pastry native to West Africa. It can be prepared in numerous ways, but the most common varieties are usually crunchy on the outside ...

How to

Tell if Lettuce Has Gone Bad

Anyone who has ever bought lettuce, whether its full heads or pre-cut leaves, knows how quickly it can turn to sludge in your refrigerator. Fortunately, detecting rotten lettuce is easy. The telltale brown spots, droopin...

How to

Make an Ice Candy

Ice candy (also known as "ice pops") is a delicious sweet treat—perfect for a hot summer day. Making your own ice candy is quick, easy, and fun. Experiment with different fruits and flavours to vary the taste. Avocado,...

How to Open a Stuck Plastic or Glass Jar Lid

Quick and easy tricks to loosen a stubborn jar lidA tight jar is a classic kitchen snafu, but thankfully a stuck or sealed lid is easily thwarted by some simple kitchen hacks. To start, get a grip on that lid with a rub...

How to

Cook Baby Corn

Baby corn is tiny sweet corn that's been harvested at a premature stage. You can eat it raw or prepare it as an ingredient in other dishes, like Asian-inspired stir-fries. 23 October 2023., but you can also cook and serv...

How to

Preheat an Oven

Before you bake something, your oven needs to be heated to the proper temperature. While it takes only a few seconds to turn on your oven, it can take several minutes for it to reach the right temperature. The act of tur...

The Best Ways to Add Papaya Seeds to Your Diet

What to do with raw and dried papaya seedsThe next time you slice into a colorful papaya, don't discard its tiny round seeds! Believe it or not, these little morsels are tasty, easy to prepare, and can add medicinal prop...

How to Steam Dumplings on the Stove or in the Microwave

Use these tips to prepare dumplings if you don't have a bamboo steamer Steamed dumplings are so delicious, but how can you prepare them at home if you don't have a bamboo steamer or metal basket? Whether you're cooking h...

How to

Buy a Good Avocado

If you love a tasty bowl of guacamole or plate of avocado toast, you know how delicious avocados can be. But the key to any recipe is starting with good avocados. It can be tricky to pick out the best fruit when you're a...

How to

Clean Cabbage

Before you cook that cabbage, studies suggest you wash it before beginning to cook it. Read the following for tips on how to clean cabbage.

How to

Make Molded Chocolates

Molded chocolates make a nice dessert as well as a great gift for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. Whether you want to use high-quality or standard chocolate, making molded chocolate is not a difficult p...

Easy Ways to Tell if Your Brussel Sprouts Have Gone Bad

Learn how long brussel sprouts last and when it’s time to toss themBrussel sprouts are a flavorful and nutritious addition to your meal, but making sure they’re still good is important to prevent any foodborne illne...

How to Cook Eggs in the Microwave

Scrambled, poached, baked, & moreEggs are some of the simplest and most satisfying foods out there, so it’s no wonder they’re a staple in many people’s diets. But what happens when you want to cook eggs at home, bu...

How to Brew Coffee Without a Coffee Maker

Brew a delicious cup of coffee no matter what you have on handIf you rely on your morning cup of coffee to feel energized and ready for your day, it can be a nightmare to discover that you don’t have access to a coffee...

How to

Eat Pumpkin Seeds

Do you know how to eat pumpkin seeds? It's pretty simple. Pumpkin seeds are packed with flavor and vitamins, making them healthy ''and'' fun to snack on. Just make sure you chew them carefully. Read on for a couple diffe...