The Story of Frozen Food

Ice cream has a unique role in our world’s history, culture, and cravings. The first accounts of cold desserts date back to the first century, in civilizations including ancient Rome, Mughal India, and Tang Dynasty China. Yet the...

You might not think about the food in your freezer much, but those frozen fries are surprisingly worthy of pondering, given that they’re the end result of a pretty clever innovation.

Freezer burn, what's your deal? Why are you ruining our dinner plans?

There’s a moment after you close your freezer door that it becomes slightly harder to open again. It might pass quickly, but it’s not just in your head.

Freezer burn, what's your deal? Why are you ruining our dinner plans?

Do you wait to charge your phones battery until it's close to dying? If you do- surprise! You're doing it wrong.

Water doesn't always freeze when it's supposed to. Learn about supercooling, and how to supercool a bottle of water at home -- and then turn it to ice instantly!

It's snowing and Mister Brown needs to go put some salt on the Fort's front steps. But Squeaks wants to know, why do we put salt on icy sidewalks?



Second Grade Next Generation Science...

Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Turns out, the answer to this question is a lot trickier than it seems!

The Story of Frozen Food

Why do ice cubes shrink, ice cream get frosty, and vegetables dry out in the freezer? FREEZER BURN!

This video explores the fascinating processes of heating and cooling. Vivid, real-world examples help students understand the difference between changes that can be reversed and those that cannot be reversed. In the activity students...

This 10-year old chef can make you a superstar in the kitchen! Cook with Peter on HooplaHa.com features simple recipes kids love to eat and make! In this video, Chef Peter prepares Watermelon Granita, a refreshing...

Howcast - If you’re still living in the Ice Age—that is, with a non-defrosting freezer—you’ll need these ancient skills.

Howcast - Don’t toss foods into the freezer willy-nilly and hope for the best! Storing them correctly preserves taste and texture.

Howcast - Follow these steps for a beautiful finish to your scrumptious cupcake treats.

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Howcast - Sausage is made from ground meat and fat, salt, and flavorings. You can make it at home.

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Howcast - Like many other herbs, you can store the mint you grow in the summer and use it all winter long.

Howcast - From soup to nuts, camping meals always taste more home-cooked when you do some of the preparation at home.

Howcast - Forget the boring cake and ice cream -- surprise your guests with these cupcakes that are a delicious 2-in-1 treat.

Howcast - Learn how to bread ice cream before deep-frying it in this Howcast video, part two of a three-part series.