kitchen hacks

  • Leave Onion Roots Intact For Easier Slicing And Dicing

    Leave Onion Roots Intact For Easier Slicing And Dicing

    A.A. Newton

    By now, I could chop an onion in my sleep: Slice it in half, trim off the stem and root, peel, and slice away. In all my years of onion prep, it never occurred to me to shake things up, but skipping just one of those steps — removing the root — has changed my…

  • Five Ways To Brew Perfect-Tasting Coffee [Infographic]

    Five Ways To Brew Perfect-Tasting Coffee [Infographic]

    chrisjager

    Brewing your own coffee isn’t just cost effective; it’s also good for the soul. Unless you stuff it up, of course. This infographic from the experts at CoffeeTastingClub explains the secrets behind five popular DIY brewing methods — from stove top to AeroPress.

  • How To Create The Perfect Restaurant Menu

    chrisjager

    One of the toughest challenges when opening a new restaurant is creating and changing your menu. The menu is what brings customers in and pays the bills, so it’s crucial to balance room for trial and error with the perfect array of dishes. If you are creating a menu (or about to change your existing…