10 Clever Ways To Reuse Stale Bread [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 15, 2014 // 6:30 am

Usually, we toss out the end nubs and stale chunks of bread out of habit. However, before you head to the trash, give that stale loaf a second chance.

According to this handy infographic from Sustainable America, Americans buy about 3 billion loaves of bread per year, of which 25%…

31 Beautiful, Simple Ways to Drink Your Coffee Around the World [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 4, 2014 // 12:04 pm

While the standard espresso drinks in the States consist of a macchiato, cappuccino, red eye, latte, etc., when you peek around the corner at how the rest of the world takes their coffee, you’ll be impressed at the variety. In Italy, Espresso Romano consists of a lemon slice dropped in…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dining Etiquette Around the World [Infographic]

March 20, 2014 // 9:53 am

If you’re any sort of mister manners when it comes to dining etiquette, you know the basics of American restaurant behavior. Splitting the check – usually OK. Letting out an impressive burp at a fine dining establishment – not so much. These unspoken rules are pretty clear-cut. However, things…

These Eye-Opening Facts Will Give You a New Respect for Food Trucks [Infographic]

February 5, 2014 // 1:04 pm

It seems like food trucks are popping up everywhere these days. However, it’s no longer Philly cheese steaks and stale pretzels we’re talking about.  Rickshaw dumplings, the Cinnamon Snail, and Kogi BBQ have become ubiquitous names in the realm of food, with food trucks trending in New York,…

20 Different Desserts from 20 Different Countries [Infographic]

January 28, 2014 // 10:56 am

Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you’re probably familiar with some crazy desserts as of late, like the Cronut and the White Truffle Doughnut. Well, turns out this is child’s play when you take a gander at the confections found in Scotland (they’ve been on…

How to Choose the Proper Knife for Every Type of Food [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 22, 2014 // 1:45 pm

When I’m preparing a meal in the kitchen, I grab the nearest utensil in my proximity. Now, whether I’m attempting to slice a slab of brisket with a bread knife when I should really be using a chef’s blade, is another issue.

For those of us who momentarily consider…

A ‘Handy’ Guide to Portion Control, Using Your Actual Hand

January 8, 2014 // 8:00 am

You’ve heard the general rules, meat portions should be matchbox sized, etc. However, sometimes it can be difficult to remember what a matchbox actually looks like, particularly when you’re staring down a basket full of buffalo wings. The next time you’re in need of a little resolve, look no…

The Phases of the Moon, As Explained in Oreos

January 8, 2014 // 7:00 am

If all school lessons were taught with Oreos, I’m sure we’d all be so much smarter by now.

Australian Telescope and Binocular store Optics Central put together this neat infographic on the different phases of the moon, as portrayed by varying amounts of Oreo creme filling. For example, the…