How to Tell If Mushrooms Are Bad

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSelection TipsProper Storage TipsShelf LifeSpoilage CluesFreezing Mushrooms? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Selection Tips Proper Storage Tips Shelf Life Spoilage Clues Freezing Mushrooms? Close Photo: Getty Images / hsvrs (porcini), Getty Images / 653049845 (portobello), Getty Images / Joff Lee (enokitake) Here’s how to tell if your mushrooms have gone bad, plus learn how to choose the freshest mushrooms, how to properly store them and whether or not you should freeze fungi....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Kayla Ross

How to Tell If Oat Milk Is Bad

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Long Can Oat Milk Last in the Fridge?How Long Does Shelf-Stable Oat Milk Last?What About Homemade Oat Milk?How to Tell If Oat Milk Is BadCan You Freeze Oat Milk? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Long Can Oat Milk Last in the Fridge? How Long Does Shelf-Stable Oat Milk Last? What About Homemade Oat Milk? How to Tell If Oat Milk Is Bad...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 871 words · Marilyn Garcia

How to Tell If Peanut Butter Is Bad

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDoes Peanut Butter Go Bad?How to Tell If It Has Gone BadHow to Store It In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Does Peanut Butter Go Bad? How to Tell If It Has Gone Bad How to Store It Whether you’re team creamy or team crunchy, peanut butter is a pantry staple in many households. The nutty spread can be used in an array of recipes, fromenergy ballstoovernight oats, so keeping a jar on hand is always a good idea....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Megan Guzman

How to Tell If the Health and Nutrition Information You're Reading Online is Actually True

From fake news to articles full of medical misinformation circulating around the internet, it’s starting to feel pretty common to second-guess the headlines and articles you see online. We’ve seen a lot of this misinformation aroundCOVID-19and vaccines, and in general, the health and wellness world is full of less-than-qualified people touting incorrect health claims. How do you really know if what you’re reading is legit? Let’s get the bad news over with first: sifting fact from fiction is not as black and white as we’d like it to be....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Edward Gardner

How to Tell If Yogurt Is Bad

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Properly Store YogurtHow Long Does Yogurt Last in the Fridge Once Opened?What to Know About Your Yogurt’s Expiration DateHow to Tell If Yogurt Has Gone BadWhat Happens If You Eat Spoiled Yogurt?Can You Freeze Yogurt?How to Use Up Yogurt Before It Goes Bad In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Properly Store Yogurt How Long Does Yogurt Last in the Fridge Once Opened?...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1037 words · Robert Pacheco

How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey Safely

Close Photo: Getty Images Whether you pre-order an heirloom turkey or buy a Butterball at the grocery store, your bird is probably still going to be frozen solid when it arrives at home. Although you may bepreoccupiedwith the long list of to-dos that come with hosting aturkey feast, don’t letdefrostingyour turkey become an afterthought. Knowing the different thawing methods will help you create a strong game plan for the day-of cooking, and it’ll also help you choose the method that works best for you....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Jesus Smith

How to Thaw Chicken Safely, According to Our Test Kitchen

Close Photo: Getty There’s a right way and a wrong way to do most things in the kitchen, but the stakes are particularly high when it comes to the question of how to thaw chicken fast. Why? Uncooked chicken canharbor bacteriathat can grow to unsafe levels if the thawing process takes too long. Ifchicken is on the menubut it’s frozen, there are ways to thaw the chicken safely and quickly. Here are the do’s and don’ts when it comes to thawing chicken....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 841 words · Brandon Green

How to Thicken Gravy, According to Our Test Kitchen

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleUsing FlourUsing CornstarchBy Simmering In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Using Flour Using Cornstarch By Simmering A good gravy is a delicious complement to roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and more. However, getting the perfect consistency for gravy can be a little tricky. Luckily, you can learn how to thicken gravy using these tips from our Test Kitchen. From cornstarch toflour, these methods will help make your gravy thicker in a few easy steps....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Ryan Edwards

How to Thicken Soup, According to Our Test Kitchen

In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Thicken Soup with Cornstarch How to Thicken Soup with Flour How to Thicken Soup with Dairy How to Thicken Soup with Rice, Bread, Potatoes or Beans Victor Protasio Pictured recipe:Cream of Zucchini Soup Cornstarch is a great option as it is a natural thickening agent, but you’ll want to be careful about how much you use. Start with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch whisked together with cold water to create a slurry....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Mark Franklin

How to Throw a Backyard Seafood Boil Party

Since eating seafood like lobster, crab and peel-and-eat shrimp is both a deluxe food experience and a hands-on activity, it’s great for a party-especially in the summer. Boiling up a large pot of shellfish with all the fixings ofa classic low-country boil-potatoes, smoked sausage, Old Bay seasoning and plenty of melted butter for dipping-is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd. The benefits are endless: But before you send out your invites, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the right goods to make the event a success....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Julia Hernandez

How to Throw an Amazing Cookie Swap (That Even Your Vegan and Gluten-Free Friends Can Enjoy)

In our house, Christmas is a big deal. We buy new Christmas ornaments wherever we travel. We turn on the carols before the Thanksgiving turkey is out of the oven (sometimes sooner, if I’m being honest). We love Christmas so much that my husband and I got engaged at a Christmas-tree farm, literally in the snow underneath the tree we were about to cut down. One of the things I look forward to the most about the holidays is my annual cookie swap....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Nicole Rodriguez

How to Tips to Start a Diabetes Meal Plan

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleUnderstanding CaloriesCreating a Balanced DietTracking and Counting CarbsHow Many Carbs to EatPortion ControlWhen to EatThe Emotional Side of EatingEat What You Love In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Understanding Calories Creating a Balanced Diet Tracking and Counting Carbs How Many Carbs to Eat Portion Control When to Eat The Emotional Side of Eating Eat What You Love Close Healthy eating is the cornerstone of diabetes management and can make all the difference in balancing your blood sugar and preventing the long-term effects of diabetes....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1276 words · Sarah Hernandez

How to Transition from Keto to a Healthy Diet Without Gaining All the Weight Back

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhy It’s Hard to Maintain Weight Loss After KetoHow to Transition to a Healthy Diet Post-KetoWhat to Do If Your Weight Creeps Up In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Why It’s Hard to Maintain Weight Loss After Keto How to Transition to a Healthy Diet Post-Keto What to Do If Your Weight Creeps Up Pictured Recipe:Shrimp Pasta Salad Your body will try to replenish its stores Restrictive diets like keto don’t work long term....

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1100 words · Hannah Jordan