CHOW Tip

Chef and author Bryant Terry shows how easy it is to transform whole cashews or almonds into delicious milk, lactose not included! Just soak overnight, blend with some water and sweetener, and then st more » Chef and author Bryant Terry shows how easy it is to transform whole cashews or almonds into delicious milk, lactose not included! Just soak overnight, blend with some water and sweetener, and then strain the mixture through cheesecloth.« less

Karen Solomon, author of Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects, shows us that a few pennies' worth of ingredients, a blender, and some patience are all you need to make your own crea more » Karen Solomon, author of Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects, shows us that a few pennies' worth of ingredients, a blender, and some patience are all you need to make your own creamy rice milk or horchata.« less

Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine, suggests that you plant herbs, especially basil, in a pot that is at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep to avoid the horror of root-bound p more » Julie Chai, associate garden editor of Sunset magazine, suggests that you plant herbs, especially basil, in a pot that is at least 12 inches wide and 12 inches deep to avoid the horror of root-bound plants.« less

If you prefer your eggplant fried but want to avoid turning it into a grease bomb, Margo True, food editor at Sunset magazine, has a simple, useful tip. If you prefer your eggplant fried but want to avoid turning it into a grease bomb, Margo True, food editor at Sunset magazine, has a simple, useful tip.« less

CHOW.com's Blake Smith shows how the simple technique of cutting a spiral pattern into your hot dog before grilling it will not only improve the wiener-eating experience, but will also transform the d more » CHOW.com's Blake Smith shows how the simple technique of cutting a spiral pattern into your hot dog before grilling it will not only improve the wiener-eating experience, but will also transform the dog into a conversation starter.« less

Joe Yonan, author of Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for One is tired of seeing half empty cans of beans just covered with aluminum foil and stuck in the fridge. He has a better way to s more » Joe Yonan, author of Serve Yourself: Nightly Adventures in Cooking for One is tired of seeing half empty cans of beans just covered with aluminum foil and stuck in the fridge. He has a better way to save those leftover canned beans.« less

Have some over-rippen fruit laying around? CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon has the answer: a vinegar shrub. Have some over-rippen fruit laying around? CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon has the answer: a vinegar shrub.« less

If your interest in chocolate is starting to fizzle, Maxime Bilet, coauthor of Modernist Cuisine, shows you how you can add Pop Rocks and puffed rice cereal to it for an easy, unexpected treat that bo more » If your interest in chocolate is starting to fizzle, Maxime Bilet, coauthor of Modernist Cuisine, shows you how you can add Pop Rocks and puffed rice cereal to it for an easy, unexpected treat that both kids and adults will enjoy.« less

CHOW copyeditor Keith Laidlaw shares a technique for opening a bottle of beer with a piece of paper. It’s all a matter of leverage (and folding). CHOW copyeditor Keith Laidlaw shares a technique for opening a bottle of beer with a piece of paper. It’s all a matter of leverage (and folding).« less

CHOW copyeditor Keith Laidlaw shows how to open a bottle of beer using another bottle of beer. It’s a handy trick to break out especially in the midst of a Super Bowl party or any event where you’re r more » CHOW copyeditor Keith Laidlaw shows how to open a bottle of beer using another bottle of beer. It’s a handy trick to break out especially in the midst of a Super Bowl party or any event where you’re reluctant to leave your seat to hunt for an opener.« less