Tired of getting your hands all greasy when greasing up a baking dish or pan before putting it in the oven? Maybe you want an easier way to butter your toast in the morning? This hack takes an old—and very clean—roll-on deodorant container, some melted butter, and a little patience and gives you an actual roll-on butter pen, perfect for all of your fat-making needs. More »

If you're a fan of spicy meals, new research offers good news: heavily spiced foods may be beneficial for the heart, by substantially reducing triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood, even in high-fat meals. More »

On Do the Math, three previous posts have focused on transportation efficiency of gasoline cars, electric cars, and on the practicalities of solar-powered cars. What about personal-powered transport—namely, walking and biking? After stuffing myself over Thanksgiving, I am curious to … Continue reading →

The time to buy peanut butter is now, friends. The Wall Street Journal reports that prices for Jif, Peter Pan, and other peanut butter jars will be going up as much as 40% starting in a couple of weeks. More »

Peeling garlic is kind of a messy endeavor, and it can take a few minutes to peel all that skin off. Cooking web site Saveur shows us how to peel an entire head in less than 10 seconds—using just a couple of bowls. More »

We've looked at a pharmacist's method for properly swallowing pills, but some are really stubborn and just don't like to go down no matter how hard you try. The solution? Butter. More »

We've covered just about every version of a DIY pizza oven that you can think of, but if you're not up to building an oven yourself, here's how to skip the DIY and cook it on a grill. More »

You don't have to be a Mad Men extra, or a lush, to enjoy a relaxing beer with lunch. Stick to lower-alcohol, but not "light" brews, and you'll avoid a mid-afternoon coma. A few recommendations follow. More »

Slow cookers are great for having a hot meal ready when you come home, but if you work a long day, your slow cooker may cook a little too quickly. Reader gMan's advice: try a light timer for perfectly slow-cooked meals. More »

Easter's tomorrow, and don't pretend like you won't be painting eggs tonight in preparation. Instead, spice it up a bit with this technique for putting cool, multicolored stripes on your eggs, using just a bit of electrical tape. More »

Sure, throwing a steak on a fire-hot grill feels pretty manly, but don't pretend it's easy to cook it just right. Cooking steak in a sous-vide water bath is all the rage now, and will get you perfectly cooked beef every time. More »

If you've been trying to incorporate more oven-fresh and less store-bought into your diet, this simple bread recipe will have you eating fresh bread every day. More »