Jeff Campbell 
You know how a drop of hot sauce brings out the flavor in some meals. And if you enjoy that kick that comes from that peppery aftertaste, you’ve probably wondered, how hot is Dave’s Insanity sauce? Dave’s Gourmet Insanity Hot Sauce is extremely hot, with a Scoville rating of 180,000. In fact, it’s the only … Read more
Different colors are employed for cigarette packages. But there are a lot of brands and a lot of types of cigarettes, so is there any correlation between them? What do the different colors of cigarettes mean? The different colors of cigarette packages are meant to delineate the differences in a company’s product lines such as … Read more
Herbal cigarettes are seen as a tad better than regular tobacco cigarettes. But is that really true? How do they impact your health and what’s in herbal cigarettes? Herbal cigarettes contain a mix of herbs and edible flowers such as basil, lemongrass, spearmint leaves, and green tea, and they do not contain tobacco or nicotine. … Read more
Millions of smokers choose American Spirits because of the perceived quality of the ingredients. But not surprisingly, a lot of their customers are also vegan. But are American Spirits vegan? Yes. American Spirits are vegan. They are made with tobacco and water. Therefore, they are additive-free. And from its research and development to its manufacturing … Read more
You know that American Spirit products are cool and all, but are they really organic or additive-free? And how does that really impact you? Let’s look at why American Spirits are better. American Spirits are not made with “Sheet tobacco” which is used by most brands. Sheet tobacco is reconstituted tobacco powder and often contains … Read more
A lot of cigarettes burn fast. After a few puffs, they seem to have vanished. American Spirit does not belong to this category, and you’ve probably wondered, why does American Spirit burn so slow? American Spirit burn slower because they are additive-free. Some additives added to mainstream brands serve to make cigarettes burn faster. It … Read more
Asian grocery stores like H MART often have a vast array of amazing ingredients, including a vast array of live, fresh, and frozen seafood. But you may have wondered, “can I eat raw salmon from H Mart?” As a general rule, any salmon sold at H MART labeled sushi-grade or sashimi-grade is safe to be … Read more
I bet you’ve heard the term “sushi-grade” before, especially if you have ever wanted to buy fish to make sushi. But is sushi grade a real thing? Generally, “sushi grade” is not a real thing. It has no official governmental definition. It is a marketing term used for fish that is deemed safe to be … Read more
Tuna is usually reddish or pinkish, right? But sometimes, freezing a product does affect the color. So, you may have wondered “why is my frozen tuna brown?” Tuna turns brown after it has been frozen because of oxidation. This exposure to air naturally darkens the color. To retain the original color, it must be frozen … Read more
We know that tuna that is sushi-grade has been previously frozen. But if you buy it fresh, can you freeze tuna to make it sushi-grade? As a general rule, home chefs cannot freeze tuna to make it sushi-grade, as sushi-grade fish is frozen immediately after being caught. However, purchasing farm-raised fish and freezing it at … Read more
Lots of tuna is previously frozen. And sometimes, we just toss it in the freezer to thaw and use later. But can it go bad, and how do you know if frozen tuna is bad? As a general rule, if frozen tuna has gone bad, the color will have turned inordinately dark and have lost … Read more
Frozen tuna is always best for making sushi at home. But it feels wrong to defrost it in the microwave. So how do you defrost frozen tuna for sushi? The best and safest method for defrosting frozen tuna for sushi is to put it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap and place it in … Read more
You can buy a lot of things cheaper online. But cigarettes have a lot of legal restrictions that groceries don’t have. So, can you buy cigarettes cheaper online than at a grocery store? As a general rule, cigarettes are cheaper online than at a grocery store. However, in some cases, buying by the carton is … Read more
Salmon is the 2nd most popular fish used in sushi. But can you just buy any salmon from the grocery store if you want to make your own? And how do I know if salmon is sushi grade? As a general rule, salmon that is appropriate for sushi is labeled as “sushi-grade”, “sashimi-grade” or “safe … Read more
Cornstarch and corn syrup are related, but they are different. So here, we’ll look at how they are used, how they differ, and how you can use one in place of the other: cornstarch vs. corn syrup. Corn syrup is made from cornstarch. But it undergoes a process that transforms it into a thick surgery … Read more