Melanie Pinola

Contributing Writer

  • 15 Things You Never Thought to Make in a Rice Cooker

    15 Things You Never Thought to Make in a Rice Cooker

    Are you a rice-cooker obsessive yet? If not, you’re about to be. The kitchen appliance, though named for one particular food, is one of the most versatile tools you can get your hands on and it will change the way you prepare your meals (for the better). Everything becomes that little bit easier. Which is…


  • Defrost Frozen Meat Faster With a Hot Water Bath

    Defrost Frozen Meat Faster With a Hot Water Bath

    Buying meat when it’s on sale and then freezing it for when you need it is great…in theory. In practice, it’s difficult (some might even say impossible) to remember to thaw frozen meat ahead of time. The recommended method — thawing frozen meat overnight in the fridge — can take more than a day. It…