We’ve made our fair share of mistakes in the kitchen, and they typically end in disaster. Every once in a while, they instead end up being barely salvageable, but rarely do they turn out better than we intended. Throughout history,…
There’s no hard and fast rule regarding the right or wrong way to eat. However, there are certain ways you’re supposed to eat certain foods in order to maximize efficiency and respect cultural norms. Case in point: You’d never eat…
While you can use aluminum foil to cook certain foods and prevent them from drying out (and even use foil to clean quite a few things), the hack doesn’t apply to all foods. This is due to the potential for aluminum…
Spaghetti and meatballs is all good, well, and fine, but there’s a whole world of interesting, unique meatball recipes that blow the classics like marinara and Swedish meatballs out of the water. From teriyaki to buffalo chicken, check out these…
Though Hardee’s isn’t typically known for its chicken, that portion of the menu stands eight items high. The chain has rolled out some updated tenders, so I figured it was a good time to get in there and figure out…
There’s nothing better than grabbing a cold dessert from the freezer when it’s a humid 90 degrees out. This summer might be a scorcher, so it’s time to stock up on frozen treats. There’s no better place to do that…
Italians know their way around a salad. The country’s abundance of fresh produce and emphasis on cooking seasonally means there are a ton of refreshing salad options for every summer…
With a last name like Fieri (pronounced “Fee-eddy” if you want to impress your friends), you know there’s got to be some serious Italian flavor in the Mayor of Flavortown’s…
Cream cheese isn’t just for bagels. This versatile ingredient can add a creamy, tangy twist to a variety of dishes, from savory dinners to sweet desserts. There’s a whole world…
Paris is known for many things, but one of the most revered is the food. To dine in Paris is to dine where food has been worshiped and perfected for…
Who wants to get up early in the morning to make breakfast? Take your time. Stretch. Have your coffee slowly. Get going on brunch instead — and then you don’t have…
Would you believe me if I told you that the best pizza I’ve ever had was in Tokyo? Yes —I’ve been to Italy before. Yep — I’ve even eaten my…
Over the years, some of the world’s most iconic food companies have modified their recipes hoping to attract more customers. While the changes were often made with seemingly noble intentions, they…
Unless you bought one of those 4-6 serving packages of Bisquick or Hungry Jack pancake mix, chances are you still have a lot of mix left over from the last…
Buying frozen seafood is easy. Cooking frozen seafood is also easy, yet it seems a lot more daunting than it is. Not sure what to do with those frozen scallops…
Wallowing in the emptiness of longing for a discontinued snack you once worshipped will never satisfy your craving. What might trick your tastebuds, however, is trying out some similar options…
For most people, spicy food challenges are nothing short of torture. However, these challenges are culinary adventures for foodies who live for the fiery burn of chili peppers and the…
As Cheapists, we’re all about value when it comes to booking a hotel. What are we getting for the price? More often than not, if breakfast isn’t included with our…