I Poured Cold Coffee Over My Raw Pot Roast. 4 Hours Later, This Is What Happened
I had a pot roast ready to cook, but I wanted to try something different. Instead of reaching for the usual beef broth, onion soup mix, red wine, or a …
I Used Vodka in My Pie Dough Instead of Ice Water. 1 Hour Later, This Is What Happened
There are plenty of little tricks that bakers swear by, but using vodka in pie dough is one of those ideas that sounds strange until you understand the science behind …
No One Told Me About That: How Long Can Tomatoes Really Stay on the Counter?
Tomatoes are one of those kitchen staples that seem almost impossible to get wrong. Bring them home, place them in a bowl on the counter, and use them whenever you …
I Soaked Raw Chicken Drumsticks in Buttermilk and Dill Pickle Juice Before Frying — Here’s What Happened
There are plenty of ways to make fried chicken, but some of the best ideas start with ingredients you might already have in the refrigerator. For this recipe, I decided …
Sheer Curtain Patio Canopy: The Easy DIY That Makes a Patio Feel Like a Private Retreat
There is something incredibly relaxing about sitting outside beneath soft, flowing curtains. A plain patio can feel exposed, unfinished, or even a little boring. But with a few sheer curtain …
I Baked My Cherry Pie Filling With a Tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar Stirred In. 50 Minutes Later, This Is What Happened
I love cherry pie. There’s something about the combination of tart cherries, sugar, buttery pastry, and that deep red filling that makes it feel like the definition of a classic …
I Rubbed Baking Powder Over My Raw Chicken. 45 Minutes Later, This Is What Happened
I thought I had discovered one of those strange kitchen tricks that sounds completely wrong until you actually try it. I had a package of raw chicken sitting in the …
I Dropped a Clean Copper Penny Into the Boiling Water With My Green Beans. 15 Minutes Later, This Is What Happened
I had heard an old kitchen trick about keeping green beans bright green while they cook. The trick sounded almost too strange to believe. Drop a copper penny into the …
I Placed a Paper Towel Into My Bag of Bread. 7 Days Later, This Is What Happened
I had seen the trick online more times than I could count. Take a loaf of bread. Put it inside its usual bag. Add a clean, dry paper towel. Seal …
I Poured Sweetened Condensed Milk Over My Pie. 45 Minutes Later, This Is What Happened
I thought I knew what would happen when I poured sweetened condensed milk over a pie. I expected sweetness. I expected a little extra richness. Maybe I expected the condensed …