Vanessa Nix Anthony

Is It Safe To Eat Pomegranate Seeds?

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

We delve into the strangeness of pomegranates, to see if those plentiful red jewel-encased seeds are safe for consumption and what else they're good for.

Here's How Many Cloves You'll Find In A Typical Head Of White Garlic

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

There are many varieties of garlic out there, but the most common ones yield a fairly standard number of cloves, however some chefs seek out more obscure kinds.

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Why You Might Want To Splurge On This Popular Organic Brand When It Comes To Hot Dogs

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

Vanessa Nix Anthony As grocery prices rise, consumers have become increasingly cost-conscious at checkout.

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The Hands-Down Best Small-Town New England Bakery Is A Popular Stop For A Traditional French Treat

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

There's a small town local bakery in Camden, Maine called The Place Bakery which is the hands-down best bakery in the region and sells kouign-amann.

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The Fastest Way To Turn Rotisserie Chicken Into A Meal

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

For a quick and easy meal any day of the week, turn to rotisserie chicken for a low-prep option. The best part: you don't have to cook anything.

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Smother Pork Chops In One 'Golden' Canned Soup For Dinner (With Gravy) In Less Than 30 Minutes

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

We all treasure our 30-minute dinner recipes, and this one is a real crowd-pleaser. Make super moist pork chops with Campbell's Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup.

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Easily Upgrade Potato Skins With Bacon, But Not In The Way You'd Expect

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

You can level up your loaded potato skins with richly flavored bacon, but not in its typical topping form.

Russian Dressing Isn't Actually From Russia. So Where Did It Originate?

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

Russian dressing is the original go-to for the best Reuben sandwiches, but did you know that the tangy concoction was invented a lot closer to home than Russia?

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A Beloved Dairy Queen Dessert Vanished – But It's Actually Still Available, If You Know What To Ask For

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

Nothing feels worse than pulling up to Dairy Queen and being unable to get your favorite treat. Luckily, sometimes it's still there under a new name.

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Sweetened Condensed Milk And Popcorn Are The Start Of This Vintage Sweet Treat Perfect For Fall

By: Vanessa Nix Anthony

To make beloved retro treat, aka popcorn balls, use sweetened condensed milk to craft a sauce that be poured over plain popcorn, before shaping into spheres.