Ollie George Cigliano

How Do I Measure ¾ Cup?

Simple measuring solutions & substitutions for all your cooking needsYou’re making some pancakes, banana bread, or another delicious treat when you stumble upon a cup measurement in your recipe. But here’s the thing...

How to Measure a Tablespoon with and without Measuring Spoons

Confidently tackle your recipes with handy replacementsTablespoons are an essential unit of measurement used in many recipes, but they aren’t synonymous with a typical spoon that you use during your meals. We’ll walk...

What Do Bad Mushrooms Look and Smell Like?

A complete guide on recognizing bad mushrooms, plus tips on making them lastYou’re getting ready to prepare some mushrooms, but they don’t look as fresh as when you first bought them. Are they still safe to eat? Ju...

Hone and Grind a Dull Blade Using These Simple At-Home Techniques

Give your dull blades a razor-sharp edge with a honing rod, a whetstone, and moreWhether you’re a culinary whiz or especially outdoorsy, your knives probably endure a fair amount of wear. Not only is a dull blade a cha...

How to

Tell if Fish Has Gone Bad

Fish tends to keep well in either a freezer or a refrigerator, and it can be stored in either before being eaten. However, the meat will eventually spoil, at which point it’s no longer safe or healthy to cook with. In ...

How to Tell if Your Carrots Are Bad

Wondering how to know if carrots are bad? No worries—we’ve got you covered with plenty of handy advice on whether your carrots are still safe to eat. We’ve even included some tips and tricks on how to safely refrig...

How to

Tell When an Egg Is Boiled

Boiled eggs make wonderful additions to breakfast or lunch, and can be used in deviled eggs or all sorts of other snacks. Because a raw egg and a boiled egg look just the same, however, it can be difficult to know when a...

How to

Use a Knife Sharpener

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to chop vegetables for your dinner, only to find that your knife is too dull and is smashing rather than slicing. You can easily remedy this problem by using a manual or elec...

How to

Tell if an Egg is Bad

Have you ever been in the middle of baking or cooking, only to notice your eggs are past the "sell-by" date? Before you throw your eggs away, try a few tricks to see if the eggs are actually bad.

How to

Tell if an Avocado is Bad

Easy foolproof ways to know if your avocado is still safe to eat Beloved by many, avocados are delicious, nutritious and versatile. However, knowing the right time to eat them can be tricky. As well as the adverse health...

How to

Measure Spaghetti

Most of the time when cooking spaghetti, it's tempting to just eyeball a serving size rather than measure out carefully. But sometimes getting exact amounts of servings is important, like if you are following a recipe an...

Tasty, Heart-Healthy Beetroot Juice Recipes for a Blender or a Juicer

Boost your beets with these juice-making tipsFresh beetroots (known simply as "beets" in North America) are loaded with nitrates that lower your blood pressure, along with antioxidants and other important nutrients. Don'...

How to

Eat Hotpot

If you're looking for a fun dining experience with friends, try hotpot! This Asian style of communal cooking in a single pot gives you control over making the meal at the table. Decide with your friends what you'd like t...

30 Cocktails & Shots That Taste Alcohol-Free

Tired of plain vodka shots? Here are some sweet drinks that are sure to go down easyIt’s the weekend, and you’re looking forward to getting a little buzzed. You definitely aren’t looking forward to drinks that burn...

How to

Eat Mussels

It’s easy to get stumped when trying to figure out how to eat mussels. Since they are so often served in the shell, we are left wondering how to get the edible part into our mouth and what to do with the empty shell. A...

How to

Eat Apricot Seeds

Apricot seeds, also known as apricot kernels, are found inside the hard pit at the center of apricots. Apricot seeds contain a compound called amygdalin, which releases cyanide after it's consumed. If you're going to eat...

How to

Tell when Blue Cheese Is Bad

Blue cheese contains an edible mold that helps give a pungent taste and scent. It's not to everyone's liking but it's perfectly safe to eat. However, blue cheese can go bad just like any other cheese and knowing how to s...

How to Brew a Cup of Instant Coffee: 5 Delicious Methods

Learn the best instant coffee recipes, plus how to make your own from beansAre you craving a delicious cup of coffee but don’t want to wait for it to brew? Yes? Well, with instant coffee, just add hot water and you�...

10 Ways to Keep Sliced Bananas from Turning Brown

You’re about to serve a delicious fruit salad when you look down to find your sliced bananas have turned brown. You’ve only just cut them! What happened? Like many fruits, bananas are prone to oxidation. This means t...

How to Tell if Chicken Is Done: Using a Food Thermometer & Other Signs

Culinary experts reveal what to look for in a perfectly cooked chicken Making chicken at home is an easy, healthy, and versatile way to add protein and great flavor to just about any meal. The only catch is that you’v...