This method can really be used for any dirty pot, but it’s especially good for Dutch ovens. All you do is bring four cups of ...

Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

Tucked away in the charming town of Clearfield sits a veritable wonderland that has Pennsylvania’s treasure hunters putting miles on their odometers just to experience its magic firsthand.

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Nondescript items can tell stories, good and bad, when archaeologists look at them.

A stained soleplate can transfer brown stains to your clothes, and a clogged or dirty water reservoir can prevent your iron ...

Clean a burnt pot by soaking, or use vinegar, lemon, baking soda, or dishwasher tablets. Keep the material of pot in mind ...

As the Riverhead Town Board on Tuesday evening issued its finding that the Suffolk County Water Authority is not exempt from ...

I’ve written before about the modular meal, a “cook once, feed many” approach that leaves everyone satisfied, even — gasp! — happy. For this, as for many things, I am indebted to Julia Moskin, who ...

In Mexico, traditionally women did not inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago.

In general, foods high in acid cause the most significant problems for cast iron. A quick sauté or sizzle is generally OK but ...

Cast-iron skillets are a kitchen tool built to last the test of time. When they're properly taken care of, they can last for years or even decades. These versatile pans can be used in the oven, on the ...