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How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food
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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.
How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
Why Saffron Is More Expensive Than Gold
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It takes up to 170,000 individual flowers to yield just 1 pound of saffron, and each individual strand, or stigma, is picked from the flower by hand.
Why Professional Bakers Never Measure With Cups, Only Scales
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While many home bakers measure out flour and other ingredients with a cup, experts say you should ditch that cup for a scale. Here's why.
The Surprising Reason Why Vanilla Is So Expensive
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Vanilla is probably the most popular flavoring out there, but most of what we consume is the imitation variety as the real extract is so pricey.
Why You'll Go Bananas for Mangosteens
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Sometimes referred as the 'queen of fruit,' the mangosteen has a soft white interior, a mild taste.
What's the Difference Between Butter and Shortening?
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Both are essential fats for baking, but they bring different flavors, textures and even appearances to the end product. So is one better than the other?
Must-have Bar Essentials to Make Killer Cocktails at Home
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You don't have to go out to have a killer cocktail if you have a killer bar setup at home. We'll tell you exactly what you need to make it happen.
Don't Toss Those Cheese Rinds! 4 Ways You Can Totally Use Them
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Those leftover cheese rinds can be valuable ingredients that you can harness into new recipes. We'll show you ways to use them as flavor enhancers.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.