Food
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Why Does Pasta Stick Together After Draining?
You drain the pasta and within a minute it's a clumpy mess. Here's the science behind why it happens and what actually prevents it.
Why Does Raw Chicken Smell Bad but Isn't Expired?
Raw chicken that smells off even before the sell-by date may be starting to spoil due to temperature abuse, or it could just be the normal sulfur smell of vacuum-packed poultry. Here's how to tell the difference.
Why Does Yogurt Have Liquid on Top?
That watery layer pooling on top of your yogurt is whey, and it is completely normal, nutritious, and nothing to worry about. Here's why it forms and whether you should stir it in or pour it off.
Why Does My Slow Cooker Food Taste Metallic?
A metallic taste in slow cooker meals is off-putting and hard to ignore. The cause is usually a reaction between acidic ingredients and the cooking vessel, or it's the ingredients themselves.
Bread Has Large Air Pockets but Dense Crumb
Your bread has huge holes in some places and is gummy and dense in others. This frustrating combination has specific causes — and specific fixes.