How To Zest A Lemon

Looking for the best way to add extra lemon flavor to baked goods or weeknight dinners? The secret ingredient is lemon zest. While I love the tart, acidic punch that lemon fruit and juice bring, both can be overpowering at times. That’s where lemon zest comes in—it delivers all those sweet, citrusy notes without the […]

How to Ripen Bananas Fast

A poll of the BA staff revealed that, when eating bananas out of hand, most prefer the fruit just before it reaches that prime state of ripeness—when it’s mostly yellow but still slightly green around the tips. At this point, it has a firmer texture ideal for snacking, adding to a bowl of cereal, or […]