In a rush? The Brieftons 7 Blade Spiralizer is the best manual veggie shredder, and the Presto 02970 Professional Salad Shooter Electric Slicer/Shredder is the best electric shredder. Are you living a fast-paced life with minimal time for a healthy meal? Good news (well, on the cooking front): you can still fit in a few servings of veggies daily! […]
In a rush? I recommend the Green Elephant Ceramic Sharpening Rod. How does it feel when you slice open a juicy, sizzling chunk of beef? Mouthwatering and satisfying, right? Well, that can only happen when you have a sharp knife as your able assistant. Invest in the best honing steel to keep your knife cutting edges […]
The potato is more than a side dish – it's a historical figure. Everyone's favorite root vegetable has been around for tens of thousands of years and has contributed to everything from famine to fashion to war to pop culture. So, what makes the potato special? It could be the spud's versatility or perhaps its […]
In a hurry? Our top coconut opener pick is the Fanatu Coconut Opener. There are several reasons why coconut palms protect their babies with two layers of armor. First, they aren't interested in becoming the low-hanging fruit. Second: they want to ensure a safe landing when it's finally time to let go! However, this seemingly […]
In a rush? My top egg slicer choice is the Westmark Germany Multi-purpose Steel Wire Egg Slicer. Big egg eater? Me too – that's why I really recommends you get yourself an egg slicer. It's reliable, efficient, and you can use it to slice those peeled, hard-boiled eggs evenly. Why risk slicing your finger with […]
Oh, jelly beans... that classic candy seen in Easter baskets and candy jars worldwide. This hugely popular candy has become such a part of popular culture that it makes you wonder about its origins. Interestingly, even though jelly beans originated in America, we don't know their full history. Let's take a look at what we do know […]
You can find steaming batches of colcannon in homes across the U.S. every St. Patrick's Day as people celebrate Irish culture with this traditional dish. But in Ireland, Colcannon is more often associated with Halloween than St. Patrick's Day – and is used as a fortune-telling device often along with a meal. Fun stuff, and tasty too […]
Modern St. Patrick's Day is an inspiring day of green: clothes, face paints, decorations, food, and, yes, beer. Raising a green glass to the Irish has long been a fun American tradition on March 17, the day internationally known as St. Patrick's Day. Let's take a closer look at how that happened and explore some of the […]
Sit down at any traditional Irish restaurant (or, sure, browse their menus online), and you'll find soda bread on the menu—particularly around St. Patrick's Day. How did this seemingly spartan bread get so ingrained in Irish culture? Let's take a closer look at the history of soda bread and find out. Soda, Bread, and Wheat […]
Do you have fond memories of the sugary chicks that arrive in Easter baskets every year? Even as adults, many of us secretly indulge in Springtime Peep-eating, even those of us who insist rather loudly that they're their "least favorite candy". Love them or hate them, Peeps are ubiquitous around Easter. These marshmallow treats have a fascinating history—one […]
