Author: Lou

I sat down on a park bench and stood up with gum on the back of my jeans. My first instinct was to reach back and pull it off. That was the wrong move. The gum stretched, split, and worked itself deeper into the denim. By the...

Most of us assume the refrigerator is the safest place for food. But for a surprisingly long list of everyday ingredients, the fridge is actually the worst place you can put them. Cold temperatures destroy flavor compounds, halt...

Carrots are one of the longest-lasting vegetables in your kitchen, but only if you store them correctly. They are an excellent source of beta-carotene, vitamin K, and potassium, and proper storage preserves those nutrients for...

You reach into the back of the pantry and find a bottle of A1 that has been there longer than you can remember. The label has a best-by date from two years ago. Is it still safe? Does A1 sauce actually go bad? Does A1 sauce go...

You open a fresh bottle of A1 and notice the label says “refrigerate after opening.” But you have seen it sitting on restaurant tables for hours. So which is it? Does A1 sauce actually need to go in the fridge? Does A1 sauce...