Instant coffee has many fine qualities. Many folks prefer the distinctive, bold flavor, it lasts forever, it is portable, and, of course, quick. So an instant coffee drinker’s nightmare comes true one morning, when they see they are out of their tasty freeze-dried java. All is not lost, you have an emergency stash of ground …

Discovered about 750,000 years ago, apples continue to be the most nutritious fruits available today. However, like anything else good, they have their side effects — hunger. Eating an apple can cause your stomach to grumble, even if you’re not hungry. Why is that? Apples contain healthy and nutritious compounds, from vitamins and minerals to dietary fiber. However, …

Espresso is a much-beloved drink for those who want a concentrated shot of alertness. Popular around the world, it owes its origins to Italy, where coffee fanatics were keen to find new ways to brew their favorite drink. Now, many people count on this thickened form of coffee to get them going in the morning. …

In a nutshell, the Keto, (or Ketogenic) diet is  a very low carbohydrate and high fat diet. The fat replaces carbs to help the body burn fat for energy. There are foods that you can eat on the koto diet that you wouldn’t eat on a conventional diet. On the other hand, there are foods …

Looking at the coffee ordering menu, I became confused by all the exotic names. I mean, do I want a Frappuccino or a macchiato? But the more important question is, what are they, and what’s the difference? Investigating further, I discovered there was a significant difference between the two. The main differences between Frappuccino and macchiato are that Frappuccino …

Iceberg lettuce often gets a bad wrap. It’s often compared to its more attractive and seemingly healthier cousins, romaine, kale, and arugula. The Iceberg may not be as stunning as those other greens, but it has many other fine attributes. Sweet and mild in flavor, this light green leaf is healthier than you may think too. Iceberg …

Have you ever wondered what undercooked (or raw) chicken tastes like? Raw chicken has a unique taste and texture that can be enjoyable to some. The flavor of raw chicken is mild, subtle, and fresh. The texture is soft, tender, and moist. You can compare it to sushi because it has a crunchy, chewy consistency. …

How long does coffee take to cool?  Great question. It depends.  Okay, maybe it’s not the greatest answer, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true.  A lot of factors influence how long it takes a cup of coffee to cool down: the initial temperature at which the coffee was brewed, the ambient temperature of your …

Is it weird to wonder what rib meat in chicken is? Or how is it used? At first, you might think it is. After all, rib meat from chicken would often indicate it’s meat from a chicken’s ribs, right? Well, not exactly. It’s not as glaringly inaccurate compared to a Boston Butt, which is a portion …

If you’re like me, you enjoy marinating your steak to enhance its flavor, tenderizing it and adding extra moisture. But while some recipes call for marinating the steak for a few hours, most of us have probably done it for longer. So, is it possible to over-marinate steak? And what happens if you overdo it? …