Every Foodie Tips article on Cuisine Seeker, newest first. 73 in total.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
7 November 2026
Two hours out, then the fridge. Fridge and freezer life for Christmas ham, turkey, gravy, prawns, pavlova and trifle under Australian and US…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
15 October 2026
Late-night sugar cravings often link back to stress and sleep. Here's what the research says, and a few things worth trying tonight.
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
26 September 2026
Waking at 2am to 4am is often a learned pattern, not just a wake-up. How alcohol, late meals and caffeine feed it, and what to do when you w…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
24 September 2026
Most guidelines put it at 1,200 to 1,300mg a day for women over 50. Where to get it from food, when a supplement makes sense, and why vitami…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
24 September 2026
The best trial of flaxseed for hot flashes found it did no better than placebo. What that means, and why ground flaxseed can still earn its …
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
24 September 2026
Most meal prep lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge, so a Sunday cook covers Monday to Wednesday. Here's what to freeze, how to cool it and when …
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Alcohol is one of the most consistently reported night sweat triggers in menopause. Why red wine gets the blame, and what changing the timin…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Shifting hormones affect water retention, gut motility and the gut microbiome, which is why bloating often arrives in perimenopause. What to…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Caffeine is one of the most commonly reported hot flash triggers, though it does not affect every woman the same way. How to test it properl…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Shifting hormones, broken sleep and lower serotonin all push sugar cravings up in perimenopause. Why willpower is the wrong tool, and what t…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
There is little evidence dairy worsens menopause symptoms, and good reason to keep it for calcium and protein. Why lactose tolerance can cha…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, sugar and very hot meals are the most commonly reported hot flash triggers. How to find yours without cutting…
Top Cuisine · Foodie Tips
22 September 2026
Which hot pot broth to choose, what the packet bases actually taste like, how much water they really need, and a mild base you can make in t…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
The evidence for magnesium and sleep is modest rather than strong. Which foods carry the most, why the form matters, and what to ask your do…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
What the research says about soy isoflavones and hot flashes, why whole soy foods differ from supplements, and the safety question worth ask…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Capsaicin raises skin temperature and starts you sweating, which is why spicy food is a common hot flash trigger. How to test it without giv…
Foodie Tips · Nutrition
22 September 2026
Night waking in menopause has several overlapping causes, from blood sugar dips to night sweats and cortisol. Why the fridge feels like the …
Cupboard & Pantry · Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free
21 September 2026
Single spices are naturally gluten free. Seasoning blends are where the risk is. Brand answers for paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, mustard…
Top Cuisine · Foodie Tips
21 September 2026
How to do hot pot at home: the equipment, how much broth, cooking times for every ingredient, a dipping sauce, and keeping raw meat safe at …
Kitchenware · Top Cuisine · Foodie Tips
21 September 2026
Electric, induction or butane for hot pot at home, what size pot feeds how many, whether a divided pot is worth it, and the canister rule th…
Top Cuisine · Foodie Tips
21 September 2026
Build a hot pot ingredients list with broth, meat, seafood, tofu, vegetables, noodles and sauces, plus a simple shopping list for four peopl…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
20 September 2026
Yes, you can reuse hot pot broth if it was handled safely. Learn when to keep it, when to throw it out, and how long it lasts in the fridge …
Food Science · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Special Diets
12 September 2026
A 2025 Lancet review found most people who react badly to wheat are not reacting to gluten. What the research says, and the test to do befor…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
6 October 2024
One jalapeno is about 1 to 2 tablespoons diced or 20 to 25 thin slices. Charts for cups, pounds, canned and powder, plus milder swaps.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
16 September 2024
According to the Talmud, fish that have scales also have fins - making them kosher. Catfish do not meet this requirement as mentioned earlie…
Foodie Tips · Snacks · Special Diets
16 September 2024
For those seeking kosher food options at Dunkin' Donuts, it is crucial to verify the kosher certification and kosher ingredients of their ch…
Foodie Tips · Kosher · Mains · Snacks · Special Diets
16 September 2024
Most Nando's restaurants are not kosher, though a branch in Johannesburg is. Some bottled Nando's peri-peri sauces are KLBD certified, so ch…
![Is Coconut Milk Dairy [Does it Have Lactose?]](/thumbs/8a0a72d8ff63.webp)
Drinks · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry
9 August 2023
Under this definition, coconut milk could be considered to be dairy, as it is a liquid that is similar in consistency and appearance to milk…
![Is Sour Cream Gluten Free? [Hint: Not Always]](/thumbs/fa193a7fae60.webp)
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
9 August 2023
You'd be forgiven for automatically presuming that all sour cream is gluten-free.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Meat
11 June 2023
Crispy or chewy bacon comes down to the cut, not the cook. How to get each one deliberately, in a pan, oven, microwave or air fryer, and whe…
![Can You Eat Raw Venison [Deer Meat?] Safety + More](/thumbs/98c29c49175a.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains
11 June 2023
Whole venison cuts are safe pink at 145F (63C) with a 3 minute rest. Ground venison needs 160F (71C). Raw venison is not recommended, especi…
![Is Elk the Same as Venison? [Taste, Nutrition + More]](/thumbs/762a9203275e.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains
11 June 2023
Elk meat is the same as venison or meat from antlered animals. Both are equally healthy and delicious. The meat is really low in fat and hig…
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips
11 June 2023
You can refrigerate raw venison or deer meat for 2 to 3 days at 40 °F (4 °C) before the using or cooking process. Raw venison should last up…
Beverages · Buyer's Guides · Drinks · Foodie Tips
11 June 2023
Juicy juice is now available in stores and online. According to the New York Post, there was a shortage of juice boxes and bottles.
Buyer's Guides · Food Science · Foodie Tips
11 June 2023
Lactic acid starter culture can be also known simply as lactic acid bacteria, but more formally as lactic acid starter culture when added to…
Beverages · Buyer's Guides · Drinks · Foodie Tips
11 June 2023
The last step is canning the juice (source: Loon Juice Hard Cider). Loon juice was first introduced in Minnesota by the Four Daughters Winer…
![Is Maple Syrup FODMAP Friendly? [And Why]](/thumbs/69eb23bdfd1b.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Pantry
11 June 2023
Maple syrup is a low FODMAP alternative sweetener to honey, fructose, and high-fructose corn syrup (source: Gastroenterology and Hepatology …
![Is Olive Oil Low Fodmap? [Including Infusions]](/thumbs/e3a49e962658.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Pantry
11 June 2023
Oils and fats are generally low FODMAP which makes pure olive oil also considered to be low FODMAP.
![Are Oranges Low FODMAP? [Including Orange Juice]](/thumbs/2c163d8447cf.webp)
Beverages · Drinks · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
11 June 2023
Orange juice can be high FODMAP. Orange juice over 100 mL should be avoided (source: University of Illinois College of Medicine).
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains
11 June 2023
No study links venison itself to gas. The likely causes, plus the safety risks that matter with hunted deer and safe cooking temperatures.
![Is Sodium Lactate Dairy? [Allergen Info]](/thumbs/d6baecd9c410.webp)
Food Science · Foodie Tips
11 June 2023
Sodium lactate doesn’t contain dairy or any milk component and won’t be a threat to people with lactose sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains · Paleo
11 June 2023
There are 2 types of cuts when it comes to venison like beef: tender and tough cuts. Each type has a recommended cooking method and an oppos…
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains
11 June 2023
Venison has a more intense and sweeter taste compared to beef. Beef has a rich and mild taste due to the marbling of beef fat within the mus…
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food
11 June 2023
Ripe bananas keep about a week in the fridge. Unripe ones are ruined by it. Full guide to fridge versus counter, ethylene, and what to store…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Authentic and traditional pico de gallo calls for white onions. They are sweeter and don’t have a lingering onion taste.
Foodie Tips · Mains · Snacks
10 June 2023
You can cook and eat thawed frozen pizzas if they have been thawed safely.
Foodie Tips · Kitchenware · Mains · Snacks
10 June 2023
You can cook frozen pizza in a frying pan or skillet on the stove, especially if you don’t have an oven.
![How to Cook Perfect Vermicelli Noodles [By Dish]](/thumbs/9427173cc9e4.webp)
Foodie Tips · Mains · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
These noodles are softer and tend to cook faster. The following sections will help serve as a guide on how to perfectly cook vermicelli nood…
![Is Fideo the Same as Vermicelli? [Differences Explained]](/thumbs/5a013e348a19.webp)
Foodie Tips · Mains · Pantry · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Fideo and vermicelli are not the same. Both are wheat pasta, but fideo is shorter and often thicker, so they cook differently and suit diffe…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Read this article before you do. You can heat pico de gallo, especially if it comes from the fridge or if you want to serve it warm.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
If you have the basic ingredients and you plan on making it ahead, make it 1, 3 days before you serve it. Fresh pico de gallo can keep for 3…
![How Long Does Pico De Gallo Last? [Homemade, Fresh or Canned]](/thumbs/21497a164754.webp)
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
In the fridge, it will keep for 3, 7 days for both fresh and ready-to-eat. Pico de gallo doesn’t freeze well either.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Pantry
10 June 2023
For the bigger picture, see our guide to the top 10 Mexican foods. The heat that chili peppers are measured by Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Jalapenos turn red while they’re still on the vine because they are maturing or have already matured. Red jalapenos are ripe ones (source: P…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Pico de gallo means rooster's beak in Spanish. Nobody knows why for sure: the main theories are pinching it with your fingers and its chicke…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
In general, vegetables and fruits contain nutrients and phytochemicals that are essential for health. They can even help treat certain disea…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Most pico de gallo recipes use fresh jalapeno peppers. If unavailable, others use serrano peppers. Jalapeno peppers are less spicy than serr…
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Pico de gallo is generally safe, and the side effects people report come from three places rather than the dish itself.
Food Science · Foodie Tips
10 June 2023
Potassium lactate does not contain milk, dairy, or lactose. It has lactic acid that is combined with potassium to form a salt.
Food Science · Foodie Tips
10 June 2023
Potassium Lactate is an additive and preservative that’s safe to eat. It is originally considered to be organic.
![Are Rice Noodles and Vermicelli The Same? [The Differences]](/thumbs/004c7b558dd2.webp)
Foodie Tips · Mains · Sides · Snacks
10 June 2023
Vermicelli can be rice noodles but rice noodles can’t always be vermicelli. Vermicelli is a wide umbrella of pasta and noodles.
Foodie Tips · Mains · Snacks
10 June 2023
Rice vermicelli noodles are healthy and this has to do with their components, preparation, and volume of consumption or how much of them one…
![Where to Buy Chicken Skin [and Chicken Skin Chips]](/thumbs/c5a65e3c8cc8.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Snacks
10 June 2023
Here’s a guide on where and how to buy them, both raw and fried. You can buy chicken skin at your local butcher’s, meat shops, or farms.
![Which Cinnamon Rolls are Gluten Free? [Pillsbury + Brands]](/thumbs/b3fca581fe5a.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Snacks
27 May 2023
It would be best to give the Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls a pass if you are looking for gluten-free cinnamon rolls.
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Pantry
27 May 2023
Condensed milk is inherently gluten-free when it’s unflavored using gluten-containing ingredients, as stated by the Federal Register.
Foodie Tips · Fresh Food · Mains · Snacks
27 May 2023
If you choose not to thaw, pre-heat the oven beforehand. Even if you've thawed the pizza, using a preheated oven is also okay. Either way, p…
![Is Citric Acid Always Gluten Free? [What to Look For]](/thumbs/360e406180c0.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free
27 May 2023
Citric acid is generally gluten-free and is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. There are two forms: anhydrous and mo…
![Does Joe and the Juice Have Gluten Free Bread? [What's In It?]](/thumbs/281527aaef03.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Snacks
27 May 2023
Joe and the Juice makes its sandwiches on whole wheat panini-style bread, and you can swap in gluten-free bread on any of them. It is not so…
![Is Pepperoni Gluten Free? [Brand Guide]](/thumbs/9319eaaa0f51.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Mains · Snacks
27 May 2023
Pepperoni is free from gluten if it bears the “gluten-free” label. This is because some ingredients used in making pepperoni contain gluten.
![Is Sesame Oil Always Gluten Free? [Brand Guide]](/thumbs/ecc6a919e854.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Pantry
27 May 2023
It can contain gluten if, during the processing or manufacturing, the seeds or oil have been exposed to gluten.
Buyer's Guides · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free · Mains · Sides · Snacks
27 May 2023
Not all vermicelli noodles are gluten-free, as there are those that are made with wheat.
![Which White Chocolate is Gluten Free? [Brand Guide]](/thumbs/13d19c2b91e1.webp)
Buyer's Guides · Desserts · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free
27 May 2023
Pure white chocolate is inherently gluten-free. Some white chocolate brands that offer gluten-free white chocolate are Lindt or Lindor, Nest…
Beverages · Buyer's Guides · Drinks · Foodie Tips · Gluten Free
11 February 2023
Fruit juice is usually gluten free when it is pressed fruit and nothing else. Brand answers for apple, orange, cranberry, tomato, lemon, lim…