Groceries
Is Plain Water Enough to Wash Fruits and Vegetables?
Produce sprays and DIY baking soda solutions abound, but are they necessary for removing pesticides and germs?
By Ali Bouzari
How to Buy the Right Pasta for Any Recipe
Fresh, dried, long, or short, there’s a perfect pasta for every sauce.
By Alma Avalle
The Best Meal Prep and Delivery Services
Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, and more: We tested the top meal delivery services to find the best options for all budgets, tastes, and dietary needs.
By Kristi Kellogg and Noah Kaufman
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15 Types of Onions and How to Use Each One
Learn the differences between white and yellow onions, shallots, spring onions, scallions, and more.
By Esther Sung, Devra Ferst, and Joe Sevier
How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic
Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.
By Alma Avalle
How to Clean and Store Strawberries
Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.
By Li Goldstein
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Get to Know the Different Types of Bourbon
Can you tell a single-barrel from a high-rye? Find the best bourbon for you in our expert guide.
By Aaron Goldfarb
What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?
And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.
By Hannah Lee Leidy
How to Choose Between Coconut Flakes, Chips, Shreds, and More
Plus, what’s the deal with desiccated coconut?
By Alexis deBoschnek
How to Cook With Baharat, the Spice Blend You’ll Always Want On Hand
This Levantine mix adds dimension to kofte, grilled vegetables, and even fruit cobbler.
By Emily Saladino
The Best Meal Prep and Delivery Services
Blue Apron, Daily Harvest, and more: We tested the top meal delivery services to find the best options for all budgets, tastes, and dietary needs.
By Kristi Kellogg and Noah Kaufman
Does Almond Milk Go Bad?
Just like dairy, almond milk will eventually expire. Here’s what to look for.
By Hannah Lee Leidy
What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
And compote and conserve and chutney too!?
By Alexis deBoschnek
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14 Types of Fresh Herbs and How to Cook With Them
Have trouble determining cilantro from parsley? Never knew “savory” is also the name of some herb? This roundup is for you.
By Esther Sung and Julie Harans
I Tried Thrive Market; It’s Kind of Like Costco for Whole Foods Shoppers
Good store brand items, good prices, and lots of them.
By Adam Campbell-Schmitt
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12 Types of Potatoes and How to Cook With Them
No, sweet potatoes aren’t actually potatoes. Yes, we’re covering them anyway.
By Julie Harans
The Cult Hot Sauces You Can Score on Amazon
Turn up the Scoville scale with these bottles of lip-tingling hot sauces that we just can’t get enough of.
By Alaina Chou and The Editors of Epicurious
How to Know When Your Flour’s Gone Bad
Expiration dates? They don't mean much. Prolong the shelf-life of your flour with these tips from a food scientist and grain expert.
By Julie Harans
What Is Miso, and How Do I Choose the Right One for What I’m Cooking?
There are over 1,300 types of miso produced globally. We’re diving into the ingredient’s rich history, plus how to shop for, store, and cook with miso paste.
By Zoe Denenberg
Why Does Organic Milk Cost So Much?
You may have noticed that this one ingredient is making a serious dent in your grocery budget lately. Here’s why.
By Cathy Erway