Food & Beverage

Kombucha is made from brewed tea, sugar and a SCOBY (a culture of bacteria and yeast), fermented at room temperature for about 7 to 10 days into a tart, lightly fizzy drink.

An egg floats when its internal air cell has grown large enough to make it buoyant, which means the egg is older and lower in quality but not necessarily spoiled. Crack it into a bowl and discard it only if it smells bad or looks unusual.

Yes. Lodge says a little mild dish soap will not strip cast iron seasoning; soaking, dishwashers, and air drying are what cause rust.

Green coffee beans are moistened and stripped of caffeine with a solvent, filtered hot water (Swiss Water process), or high-pressure CO2 before roasting; these methods remove roughly 94% to 98% of the caffeine.

The six essential nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water; the first three supply calories, while vitamins, minerals, and water regulate body processes and support growth and repair.

Raw eggs in their shells last about 3 to 5 weeks in a refrigerator set at 40°F (4°C) or colder, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Keep them in the original carton on an inside shelf (not the door), and you can still use them after the carton’s sell-by date if they … Read more

Yes. Ramps, or wild leeks, are an edible native wild onion of eastern North America; their leaves and white lower stalks have a strong garlic-onion flavor, but wild patches should be harvested carefully.

Jam and jelly are both sweet fruit spreads thickened with sugar and pectin, but they differ in what part of the fruit goes into the jar. Jelly is made from fruit juice and sugar; it is clear and firm enough to hold its shape. Jam is made from crushed or chopped fruit and sugar, so … Read more

Yes. Back ribs, loin back ribs, and baby back ribs are names for the same cut from the pork loin near the backbone; “baby” means they are smaller than spareribs.

Sourdough discard is the part of a sourdough starter you remove before feeding it fresh flour and water. It can be baked into pancakes, crackers, and cookies, and keeps several weeks in the fridge.