Korean chili powder (김밥) is a popular ingredient in Korean cooking and for good reason: its mildly spicy, sweet and can be used in a variety of recipes. As the name suggests, the powder...

One of those myths you find in fish keeping is the idea that Koi can go a long time without food. It’s true that Koi can go a long time without food, but once...

Every year, the US government issues warnings about the dangers of leaving food in your car, but the clock is ticking and your dinner is probably still in your trunk if you’re reading this....

You can tell that seaweed is a food source that is not just eaten but also foraged by the seaweed itself. It is an amazing plant that gets energy from sunlight, has a natural...

Like you, I love cooking. But when it comes to making a pot of chili, there are a few things I have to keep in mind. For one, I need to keep the temperature...

I asked a bunch of experts how long vultures can go without eating and the answers varied. Some said it was a few days, while others said up to a few weeks. The one...

Euglena is a type of single-celled organism known for its ability to produce its own food via photosynthesis and to eat when light is absent. This makes euglena both an autotroph (producer) and a...

I was cleaning out our basement recently and found a 9-year-old glue trap. We’ve had one of these for years, and have never had a problem. How long can a spider live on a...

Salt and sugar, two substances that are not necessarily related in our daily lives, do in fact play a crucial role in how our food is preserved. These two elements ensure that our food...

Have you ever opened a can of tomatoes and found some strange residue on the surface?  Have you wondered how long they will be good for?  Some folks have concerns that a can that...