Food & Cooking

Revive stale bread in 5 minutes with the simple foil-and-oven hack. Learn the science, step-by-step method, timings for different loaves, and storage tips.

Discover how kiwi’s enzyme actinidin tenderises meat fast, with timing guides, safe-use tips, best cuts, and flavour pairings for juicy, succulent results.

Stop avocado browning fast with onion slices. Discover the science, simple steps, flavour tips, and how it compares to lemon, cling film, and water.

Discover how a splash of vinegar makes pancakes sky-high: the science, foolproof method, best vinegars, and pro tips for soft, airy stacks every time.

Use a tea bag to cook perfect rice: it absorbs excess starch for fluffier grains. Get the science, exact steps for hob or cooker, and best tea options.

Revive soggy chips in seconds using warm dry rice. Learn the science, step-by-step method, timings, safety tips, and pro tricks for perfectly crisp results.

Stop apple browning instantly with a light salt soak. Get the science, precise ratios, soak times, and rinse tips—plus comparisons with lemon, honey, and vitamin C.

Discover how foil and parchment keep cheese fresh for weeks: wrapping techniques and lifespans for hard, soft, blue and washed-rind cheeses.

Set royal icing fast with a tray of dry rice—firm in under 5 minutes. Get the science, step-by-step setup, ideal icing and rice, plus pro tips and fixes.

Ripen bananas overnight with rice: a step-by-step method, science-backed tips, safety and storage advice, and quick fixes for consistently sweet, perfect fruit.