The Easy Way To Remove Chlorine From Water And Taste What You've Been Missing
Though chlorine is added to tap water for safety reasons, it can make your water taste chemical. Here are several fast and easy ways to remove that flavor.
Read MoreMegan began working as a professional writer for eHow.com in 2009. There, she covered a wide array of topics while always gravitating toward pieces focused on food, whether that meant developing creative new ways to decorate sugar cookies or learning to grow strawberries upside-down. Raised by a historian, her passion for history and culture started when she was very young. Her father taught her to be curious and never stop learning, a lesson she's applied throughout her life. When she's not stocking her kitchen with homemade pesto or attempting to recreate a cheesecake recipe from 160 B.C.E., you can find her creating art, snuggling with her cat, or enjoying a leisurely brunch with her wife.
Megan has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lycoming College.
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Though chlorine is added to tap water for safety reasons, it can make your water taste chemical. Here are several fast and easy ways to remove that flavor.
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By Megan Shoop-Volz Read MoreIf you're looking for an upgrade to your basic quiche recipe, consider swapping in cottage cheese. Here's why this ingredient works so well for quiche.
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