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Janet Rausa Fuller

How to Buy and Store Garlic Like a Pro

Garlic scapes, green garlic, black garlic. This culinary workhorse has so many different iterations, each with its own lovely and distinct flavor.

What You Need to Know When Choosing Dried Chiles

Chile confusion getting you all heated? Here's a simple primer on the most common types and how to buy and store them.

The Best (and Worst) Produce to Buy Organic

Why it might not pay to buy organic mangoes—and why those cheap strawberries might be a bad idea.

The Real Way to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

And other tips on buying and storing avocados.

It's Time to Stop Underestimating Vanilla

The flavoring might be ubiquitous, but it's far from boring. Here's what to look for when you're buying it, and how to store it at home.

The 13 Best Grocery Apps

From apps that track coupons to ones that keep you on budget, these digital tools will change your whole grocery-shopping experience.

Why Oats Are the Little Black Dress of Whole Grains

Before bowl food and whole grains, there were oats. Find out how to buy and store this pantry stalwart.

Does Microwaving Your Food Kill All the Nutrients?

Is the microwave really the evil, radioactive, nutrient-sucking contraption it’s made out to be?

Can You Ignore Those Expiration Dates on Your Groceries?

Is that expired carton of milk really going to make you sick? We've got the facts.

How to Buy and Prep a Leg of Lamb

Grass-fed vs. grain-fed? Should you trim the fat? A meat expert answers our most pressing leg of lamb questions.

How to Buy and Store Pineapples

Everything you need to know about buying and storing this all-season fruit.

Which Coconut Oil Should I Buy?

What's the difference between virgin and refined coconut oil? Coconut cream and cream of coconut? Coconut milk vs. coconut water? We answer all these coconut questions and more.

Why You Should Be Eating More Pork Loin (and How to Shop For It)

Our guide to pork loin breaks down the different cuts and tells you what to look for at the butcher counter.

How to Buy Coffee Like a Pro

Light roast. Single origin. Washed process. What does it all mean? And how can you decide before you've had any coffee?!

Is This Second-Grader a Better Cook Than You?

Probably. But you didn't learn how to chop chives in elementary school.

Get the Spread on Cream Cheese

It's not actually from Philadelphia, for starters.

How to Find Your Perfect Cup of Tea

Tea is good for you and delicious, too. Here's how to get into tea.

How to Buy Oysters Like a Pro

Grab your honey and a bottle of bubbles, and get slurping.

Everything You Need to Know About Beans

Dried or canned, beans are the best.

How to Pick Out the Best Vinegar

What can't vinegar do?