Let me be transparent–I’m not going to pretend these kitchen experiments won’t create a mess. They will. There will be vinegar on your floor, food coloring on hands that lasts a day or two, and ...

When we say “salt”, we usually mean the stuff we sprinkle on our chips, which is sodium chloride (NaCl). But, technically speaking, this is just one example of a salt. In chemistry, a salt is an ionic ...

This interview was originally broadcast on May 22, 2001. Eating out has taught many Americans to be knowledgeable about ordering subtle and complex dishes from around the world, but it's left many of ...

Homeschool science can be a whole lot of fun. If you have eggs, sugar, water, food coloring, vinegar, baking soda, milk and dishwasher soap handy in the kitchen, you are ready to experiment. From ...

Standing at the head of a classroom, Matthew R. Hartings holds up a can of evaporated milk and gives it a shake. “Adding evaporated milk is an easy way to stabilize a lot of cream-type sauces,” he ...

We all know the nutritional “evils” of sugar as a potential cause of obesity, chronic disease and death, through to being a potentially brain damaging substance. However, sugar has been part of the ...

Harold McGee’s new book, “Keys to Good Cooking” (Penguin Press, $35), doesn’t contain a single recipe. But this comprehensive guide on how to purchase, store and prepare foods will revolutionize your ...

Somewhere between traditional kitchen wisdom and pure culinary chaos lies a magical realm where mushrooms become funnels and cats protect your countertops from hot pots. Welcome to the wonderfully ...

Three science demonstrators explore chemistry, air pressure, and science in your kitchen. Three real-life science demonstrators explore the art of chemistry, air pressure, and science in your fridge.

This is a bit of everyday science-based kitchen magic. Junskitchen is a Youtube channel primarily focused upon cooking and his cats. However, here is a video where he shows how to easily clean burnt ...