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The differences between these two popular culinary choices are surprising. Other praise from ancient times includes the Greek poet Homer dubbing it liquid gold." Overall, this byproduct of the olive tree was considered the stuff of the gods. Olive oil comparison.Credit: Tetra Images She wanted to be selected as the patron of this ancient city over the god Poseidon. The Greek god of olive growth is named Aristaeus. so that do this, the oil has been treated either chemically or with heat....

This basic formula takes many forms and can be traced in a diversity of dishes. In its most transparent fashion, it’s a one-pan dinner, like ourChicken Bog. And in the South, there’s no grain that earns more attention than grits. Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Here is a guide to grits, polenta, and what makes them distinctive from one another. What Are Grits?...

Learn the distinctions between roasting and baking. Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox you could roast potatoes or you could bake them. Chef Button says, the main difference is with the temperature setting. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Roasting? Roasting is all about caramelization. Stefanski says this way of cooking is reminiscent of cooking over an open flame. Credit: Brittany Conerly; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin...

They’re the same, yet entirely different. There is no difference, but there’s also all the difference in the world. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Rump Roast? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Pot Roast? Let’s break down each one and how they’re different. Chuck Roast Chuck roast is a lean cut of meat found near a cow’s muscular shoulder. This method makeschuck roastmore flavorful because the marbling helps braise the meat with its slow-roasted juices....

There’s a place for each fat in your favorite recipes. Key Takeaways For years,butterwas my go-to when baking. From pies to cookies, I never strayed from the creamy, rich fat. Credit:Caitlin Bensel That is, I never strayed until I tasted apie doughmade with half shortening and half butter. But what actually is shortening versus butter? And how does lard factor in? Credit:Caitlin Bensel Want to bake a flaky pastry that might win you accolades withThe Great British Bake-Offcrew?...

All you should probably know before you go to the seafood counter. So what’s going on here? Are they the same thing? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox The U.S., on the other hand, will call both shrimp. But shrimp and prawns are not one and the same. Decapods include more than 8,000 crustacean species, including lobsters,crawfish, and even hermit crabs. Credit:Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer...

Beef up your steak knowledge. Two of the big steak terms you’ll probably see are sirloin and ribeye. Early on in his food career, he also worked as a cook atCommander’s Palacein New Orleans. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is a Rib-Eye Steak? As the name suggests, a ribeye comes from the rib section of the cow. “Rib-eye steaks come from the fore quarter of the cow, after excluding the chuck and short plate....

Here are all of your crucial Pacific Coast crab questions answered. The biggest among them can reach 20 pounds and measure 5 feet across. Most store-bought king crabs weigh an average of 6 pounds. Credit:Getty Images Snow crabs reach an average of 2 to 4 pounds. They have six legs and two claws. Snow crabs boast extraordinarily long legsthey have eight legs and two clawswith thinner brownish-red shells. Credit:Getty Images...

There are white peppercorns and black peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorns and green peppercorns. Both ground black pepper and ground white pepper are readily available at supermarkets and grocery stores around the country. You may also have apepper grinderthat you refill as needed with pungent black peppercorns. Chances are you have some form of both white pepper and black pepper in your kitchen. White pepper is also often described as tasting musty or grassy and earthy....

Wondering about the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? Find out the real answer from sweet potato expert April McGreger. I was born in Vardaman, Mississippi, the self-proclaimed “Sweet Potato Capital of the World.” Credit: Roel David Smart/Getty Images They maintain, however, that what they lack in quantity, they make up for in quality. The two are used interchangeably in the United States, but they are not the same. Learn how these two vegetables differ....

Two designers sound off. Never underestimate the power of excellent storage. Or, wait a second, are they called cupboards? Design: Cantley & Company; Photo: Jean Allsop. “Cupboards are free-standing furniture [pieces], and often have glass doors to display china.” In fact, she says that cabinets didn’t become popular until the rise of mid-century modernism. “Mid-century homes embraced sleek, functional storage solutions that favored built-in or modular cabinets,” she explains. Design: Karia Design Studio; Photo: Yanglin Cai....

It’s not what you think. What Is That White Ooze on My Sweet Potatoes? A milky substance on your sliced sweet potato doesnt mean that your spud is rotten or spoiled. Credit:Getty Images The ooze is actually referred to as “sap.” The sap really equals the sweetness. If its pouring out of your potato, that means its a sweet and delicious vegetable. Do Some Potatoes Ooze More? Basically, the older potatoes will be much dryer and less sweeterand also less likely to have sap....

Is your dogwood not flowering or do you notice signs of pests? Here’s our guide to common issues and solutions. Blooming, flowering dogwood trees celebrate springs arrival in the South. Credit:Steve Bender Here are five common problems and what to do about them. The next, the leaves turn whitish tan, especially around the edges, and start dropping. This usually happens in mid-to-late summer. Credit:MA Hansen, Bugwood.org Cause:Dogwood has shallow roots and doesn’t like long periods of hot, dry weather....