Why Does Cheese Get Rubbery when Melted in the Microwave?

Keep it creamy and soft by following a few simple tips.

What Is Freezer Burn?

That stale taste and cardboard texture are no good.

What Vegetables Go Into Vegetable Oil?

Mostly soybeans.

10 Kitchen Hazards

Safety tips you might not have heard about.

Why Is Dried Egg So Hard to Clean Off?

It’s in the egg’s nature to be stubborn.

Are the Burnt Bits of Veggies Carcinogenic?

We thought grilling was the healthy option.

Is It Better to Salt Intermittently While Cooking or Just Once?

There’s more than one way to go.

Why Are Some Dishes Better the Next Day?

Time is a good, cheap seasoning.

Does Salting Dried Beans Make Them Harder to Cook?

Science says it’s an old wives' tale.

Why Can Lactose-Intolerant People Eat Some Cheeses and Not Others?

It has to do with how long the cheese is aged.

Cootie Call

Is it rude not to want to share your fork?

Dispatch from Terra Madre

Our food editor reports from Slow Food’s global get-together.

Can Microwaved Water Explode?

Superheated water means trouble.

What Is Chunk Light Tuna?

It’s not a species that sounds familiar.

Your Dog, the Gourmet

If your dog has such a great sense of smell, why is he eating your old socks?