We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We know the defrost button is on just about every microwave, but most home chefs are stumped on how to use it optimally. While the scientific ...

Many recipes start with the directive to thaw meat overnight in the refrigerator, which is all well and good if you're a planner. Some of us, however, are more spontaneous in our dinner prep — how am ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...