Meat should not be washed before cookingperiod. But when it comes to cured meats, like bacon, should you rinse them? The answer is a resounding no: Do not wash bacon before cooking. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The myth that you should rinse bacon before cooking is wholly untrue, Alabama-based dietitian Chelsea Edwards tellsSouthern Living. She explains why rinsing bacon does nothing to improve the healthiness of our favoritebreakfast meat....

Social media users suggest washing your cheese is necessary before you use it. But is it really? People across the platform TikTok are rinsing shredded cheese to remove anti-caking agents. Credit:Getty Images “Do you see that water? It was completely clear. So, what is the deal with anti-caking agents? Credit:Getty Images And should we really be rinsing cheese? “Rinsing cheese is completely unnecessary and is likely to lead to soggy cheese, Edwards says....

This social media trend could have some unsafe consequences. Recently, a TikTok video about washing ground beef has once again gone viral. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Is There Any Reason To Wash Ground Beef? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Heidi Meyer, co-creator ofPound of Ground Crumbles, concurs. Either way you should always cook ground beef to a safe and savory 160F." What About Washing Ground Beef After Cooking It?...

Boil, drain, rinse in the sink. Waithave we been doing it wrong all along? There are plenty ofeasy pasta recipesto try, and they all begin with preparing the pasta. Credit:Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss But waitshould you rinse pasta? The answer is simple: No, you should not rinse pasta. Fred Tiessis master instructor, College of Food Innovation and Technology, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus....

Here’s what you gotta know to prepare delicious ribs safely. Cooking ribs at homewhether in asmoker, on a grill, or in the ovenis relatively easy. Before the cooking begins, however, you must know how to best prepare the ribs. Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman The question is: to rinse or not to rinse. Rinsing ribs is not only unnecessary, its potentially a health risk....

Prior to putting the seafood in the pan, should you give them a splash under running water. We asked an expert. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Its no secret that Southerners love shrimp. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Should You Rinse Shrimp? There is no need to rinse shrimp before cooking it. If you’re going to rinse your shrimp, stick with cold water. “Warm water will encourage more bacterial growth and make the shrimp stringy,” says Matijevich....

As it turns out, running water over your meat is a big mis-steak. So do you rinse steak before cooking? No, you should not rinse steakormost other meatfor that matter. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Do You Rinse Steak Before Cooking? Washing or rinsing steak is not necessary, according to the USDA. Meat and poultry are cleaned during processing, so further washing is not necessary, the USDA website states....

Its a seemingly innocuous question that spurs serious debate. What Is a Top Sheet? First things first, let’s clear up any possible confusion. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez Some people swear by sleeping with a top sheet, while others absolutely loathe them. Should You Use a Top Sheet? (More puzzling: Their survey suggests that 18% of Americans don’t use fitted sheets at all. Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez I have a lot of questions for those people, but that’s a story for another day....

Theres a 50-50 chance you’re storing your wine glasses the way the pros suggest. One of the smartest things you’ve got the option to do is organize your wine glasses appropriately. But should you store wine glasses up or down? Credit:gpetric/Getty Images Read on to find out! Theres a 50-50 chance you are storing your wine glasses the way our experts suggest. Upside Down Or Right Side Up? Credit: Laurey W....

Where you store your onions depends on whether youve cut them or not. Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid. Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too. Credit:Getty Images With so many different types of onions, you may wonder if the storage methods differ. For example, should a red onion be stored differently than a bunch of scallions? What about onions that have been partially used?...

The answer isnt quite so straightforward. When it comes to vacation, the less you have to do, the better. Its why so many people opt to visitall-inclusive resorts. Credit:Getty Images At an all-inclusive, everythingfrom daily meals to housekeeping to special activitiesis taken care of. And in many ways, youre paying for that peace of mind. So, whats the consensus? Is it necessary to tip at an all-inclusive resort? Keep reading for the answer, plus more information on how much to tip and who to tip....

You might be surprised to learn that most people dont. Rules and etiquette around tipping have changed rapidly over the past few years. Everyone has always known to tip the big three: servers,hair stylists, and bartenders. Credit:Getty Images And most folks know to tip valets,nail technicians, and bellhops, too. But now its also standard to be asked for tips ontakeout ordersor when we order food at a counter. But the one hospitality worker who seems to always get stiffed?...

The short answer: Tipping is always a good idea. It’s also often expected to tipthe housekeeping staffwho clean your hotel room. Or should you wait until the end-of-year holidays? Credit:Natali_Mis/Getty Images Do you have to tip at all? We asked a house cleaning expert to scrub the air on this potentially tricky situation. Should You Tip Your House Cleaner? Although tipping is never expected, our techs greatly appreciate each and every tip they receive....