The experts at Bigelow Tea Company share tips to help you brew the perfect cup. Design elements: Getty Images. Key Takeaways A steaming cup of well-brewed tea is an everyday pleasure enjoyed by people all over the world. Photo:Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. But exactly how long should you steep tea to make a perfect cup? They recommend the following steep times. What About Iced Tea? Steep batches of iced tea for three to five minutesor longer, if thats what you prefer....

Find out nutrition information in homemade and store-bought cupcakes, both with and without frosting. Homemade cupcakes are cupcakes you whip up from scratch-flour, butter, eggs, sugar and all. And then there’s the frosting. We break down the differences here and tell you which nutrients matter most. Total calories are important, but the pop in of calorie is important too. Cupcakes are high in sugar and saturated fat, two nutrients that should be consumed in moderation....

Discover the role of carbohydrates in your diet and how to best enjoy them. Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Annie Probst Ahh, carbohydrates. Although they often get mislabeled asbad for us, carbs are an essential part of a balanced eating pattern. Photo:Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Annie Probst If youre wondering how many you should be eating day to day, this article is for you. Lets talk about what carbohydrates are, how many to include in your diet and nourishing sources to enjoy....

Aah, sugarthe sweet stuff we all love to eat. Brownies, cookies, candy and ice cream just wouldn’t be the same without it. But how much sugar should we eat a day? The truth is that most of us eat too much sugar. So, how can you balance your sweet tooth with your health? How Much Sugar Should You Eat per Day? That’s no more than 12 teaspoons or 48 grams of sugar if following a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet....

Love ‘The Bear’? Youre going to love this interview. Lucky for you (and for us!) Photo:FX we just found out how it all goes down. Want to know more about that potato chip omelet? Need some hosting advice as the holidays approach? Read on to find out Storers insights in this exclusive interview. EatingWell:Are there any behind-the-scenes moments that you want to highlight while working onThe Bear? It’s a lot like a kitchen....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. “In my picture [in her adoption profile] I look upset.” Along with Fongchong’s resistance to her new parents, she was just as negative about their food. Kristina Krug Fongchong wanted only Chinese food, but not just any Chinese food. It had to be red-hot Sichuan Chinese. Perhaps Sichuan food could be a bridge to bring them closer. Kristina Krug Gradually, through nourishment, their relationship evolved....

Learn how to blanch asparagus for use in salads, casseroles and more. From grilling to roasting, asparagus can be enjoyed in numerous ways. One easy way to cook asparagus is to blanch it. Photo: Jason Donnelly Not only is it quick, but blanching also helps retain the vegetable’s vibrant green color. Plus, blanched asparagus results in a crisp-tender texture, perfect for recipes likeTarragon Scallops on Asparagus Spears. Read on to learn how to blanch asparagus....

Scan the label to look for these ingredients and nutrition facts. Getty Images Salad dressings are an important part of the taste and nutrition of your salad. But with countless varieties of salad dressings on store shelves, picking out a healthy one can feel overwhelming. Photo:Getty Images Is a creamy dressing less healthy than a vinaigrette? Should you opt for a low-fat dressing? What Makes Salad Dressing Healthy? These ingredients often increase the added sugar and sodium in the dressing....

Glass stovetops give modern kitchens a minimalistic and sleek look. Keeping them sparkly clean, though, requires extra care and upkeep. Plus, learn the difference between glass, induction, electric and gas stovetops. Photo: Getty Images / staticnak1983 Splatter is more or less inevitable when cooking. Think of how pasta sauce bubbles, leaving red streaks and spots on your stovetop. Maintaining a glass stovetop is slightly different from keeping an electric or gas range clean....

You just need a sturdy cutting board, a sharp knife and a little guidance. Butternut squash can be diced, cut into wedges or made into steaks. Prepping it, however, can be an anxiety-inducing experience for many home cooks. Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Breanna Ghazali Those bulky, awkwardly shaped squash are responsible for a lot of frustrating nicks and cuts. That is because butternut squash, like all winter squash, is incredibly dense and has thick skin....

Sure, you might buy precut watermelon from the grocery store, but why bother? Pick up a whole one and cut it yourself. Freshly cut watermelon is far superior in flavor and texture, plus it’s cheaper too. Photo: Elizabeth Laseter. The thing is, cutting a whole watermelon is a lot likecutting a whole pineapple. Where exactly do you start? In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you the best (and easiest!) Photo: Elizabeth Laseter....

Read on for a step-by-step guide to freezing fresh celeryand making the most of it. To blanch, bring a pot of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Celery contains a lot of water, which is why it’s so crisp and hydrating. REDA&CO / Getty It also works in smoothies andjuices. You may want to skip it on salads and crudites, where the crispness will be missed....

Greasy dishes, begone! Adobe Stock Having a dishwasher is a luxury that quickly feels like an essential. When I met my husband, he had never had a dishwasher. Photo:Adobe Stock But within a month of us cohabitating at my apartmentwith a dishwasher, he was hooked. So when we renovated our house, we knew we wanted one. Undissolved detergent crusted in the dispenser. And one of the main ways to optimize your dishwashers superpowers?...