CHOW Tip

Trying to get ketchup out of a glass bottle can be a surprisingly frustrating task. In this video, CHOW.com's Jenny Stewart demonstrates seven surefire methods to get the ketchup flowing with minimal ... more » Trying to get ketchup out of a glass bottle can be a surprisingly frustrating task. In this video, CHOW.com's Jenny Stewart demonstrates seven surefire methods to get the ketchup flowing with minimal effort.« less

With spring comes asparagus, but choosing the best bunch at the store can be a bit daunting. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you how to select prime stalks and keep them fresher longer. With spring comes asparagus, but choosing the best bunch at the store can be a bit daunting. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you how to select prime stalks and keep them fresher longer.« less

Do you avoid using your blender because you dread cleaning it? In this quick tip, we'll show you how to make your blender clean itself! It's so simple, you'll wish you'd thought of it sooner. Do you avoid using your blender because you dread cleaning it? In this quick tip, we'll show you how to make your blender clean itself! It's so simple, you'll wish you'd thought of it sooner.« less

Dealing with plastic wrap can often turn into a wrestling match: Either it sticks together and makes a mess of itself, or it won't stick at all. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you how to tame the unr more » Dealing with plastic wrap can often turn into a wrestling match: Either it sticks together and makes a mess of itself, or it won't stick at all. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you how to tame the unruly material.« less

Sometimes grating cheese can be a real pain in the arm. In this CHOW Tip, Jenny Stewart eases that pain with a slick trick to make the process smoother. Sometimes grating cheese can be a real pain in the arm. In this CHOW Tip, Jenny Stewart eases that pain with a slick trick to make the process smoother.« less

A sizzling strip of bacon is arguably the most delicious morsel out there. But when removing bacon from the package, it'll often stretch or tear. David Pistrang of CHOW.com shows you an easy trick for more » A sizzling strip of bacon is arguably the most delicious morsel out there. But when removing bacon from the package, it'll often stretch or tear. David Pistrang of CHOW.com shows you an easy trick for getting perfect bacon slices out of the package.« less

In this video, Lisa Lavery of CHOW.com shows you how to pour a velvety, perfectly layered Black and Tan In this video, Lisa Lavery of CHOW.com shows you how to pour a velvety, perfectly layered Black and Tan« less

Tired of reeking of garlic for days after chopping a few cloves? In this video, Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com demonstrates a fast and effective way to remove the smell of garlic from your hands. Tired of reeking of garlic for days after chopping a few cloves? In this video, Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com demonstrates a fast and effective way to remove the smell of garlic from your hands.« less

Kitchen counter space is often at a premium in cramped city apartments. In this video, Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you a simple way to add a few more square feet of counter space to any kitchen in more » Kitchen counter space is often at a premium in cramped city apartments. In this video, Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows you a simple way to add a few more square feet of counter space to any kitchen in just seconds.« less

Stuck lids on things like maple syrup, honey, or jam can be a frustrating barrier between you and your meal. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows how to prevent this with just a dab of vegetable oil. Stuck lids on things like maple syrup, honey, or jam can be a frustrating barrier between you and your meal. Jenny Stewart of CHOW.com shows how to prevent this with just a dab of vegetable oil.« less