Cast iron’s surface is naturally rough and porous, and heating a small amount of oil in the pan triggers a chemical process called polymerization. The oil bonds to the surface and transforms it into a hard, protective coating that helps create a…

Ever wonder why we use salt and ice on the exterior of a batch of ice cream? Salt helps the mix of ice cream stay colder for longer while cream has a chance to whip up into that classic smooth consistency, making it the perfect edible science…

Cunningham Restaurant Group adds a new concept, unlike any in its growing midwest portfolio, on February 2, 2026 with the opening of The Lawrence, just steps away from Purdue University’s West Lafayette Campus.