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Janet Rausa Fuller

How to Buy Fish Sauce Like a Pro

Here's what you need to know when buying the umami-boosting condiment.

How to Tell the Difference between Parmesan, Parmigiano, Pecorino, and More

Buying a wedge of hard Italian cheese can be confusing. Here's what to know before you start grating.

How to Tell the Difference Between Cornmeal, Corn Flour, Polenta, and Grits

There’s no shortage of dried corn products. Here’s how to tell them apart.

Grapes Are One of the Best Things About Fall

Concords & Co. have arrived. Here’s how to pick them.

A Guide to German and Eastern European Sausages

Can't tell your knackwurst from your bockwurst? We're here to help.

What's the Difference Between Evaporated, Condensed, and Dry Milk?

Are they interchangeable? And how do you cook with them? Here's what you need to know.

How to Buy and Store Crabs Like a Pro

From how to tell which crabs are truly fresh to the difference between peekytoe and blue crabs, here's everything you need to know about the sharp-clawed crustacean.

How to Buy the Best Eggplant

Sweet and silky? Or seedy and bitter? Knowing how to pick this late-summer vegetable makes all the difference.

Make the Most of Summer Squash Season

How to buy and store it like a pro.

How to Buy and Store Watermelon Like a Pro

Find out everything you need to know about one of our favorite summer fruits.

How to Buy and Store Corn Like a Pro

Is it okay to peek inside the husks before you buy? Is yellow corn really sweeter? All of your pressing corn questions, answered.

Where Did Ketchup Come From, Anyway?

The story of America's favorite condiment.

How to Buy and Store Cherries Like a Pro

It's cherry season, people. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of it.

How to Buy and Store Bacon Like a Pro

A guide to everyone's favorite cured meat.

Your Pressing Cheese Questions, Answered

From which rinds you can eat to whether you should be afraid of a little mold, here's what you need to know about everyone's favorite dairy product.

What's the Difference Between Peppermint and Spearmint?

And how do you keep mint fresh for as long as possible? Here's what you need to know to buy and store this fragrant herb like a pro.

How to Buy and Store Flour Like a Pro

Flour is crazy confusing. If you're not sure which type to buy, we've got you covered.

How to Buy and Store Peppercorns Like a Pro

A primer on one of the world's oldest and most commonly used spices.

How to Buy and Store Mozzarella Like a Pro

Don't know your buffalo from your burrata? You're not alone. Our grocery expert goes through the different types of mozzarella, and tells us how to make the creamy cheese last as long as possible.

How to Buy and Store Nut Butters Like a Pro

Our guide to everyone's favorite sandwich fillers and smoothie enhancers.