Corin Cesaric

New York

Flex Editor at CNET

editor @cnet, formerly @people and NBC Owned TV Stations | @Mizzou alum

Articles

Factor Meals Review: Hits, Misses and the Must-Try Dishes

5 days ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric |David Watsky

CNET's resident meal kit expert David Watsky tested 25 meal kits, including Factor, a few years ago to find the best of the best. David found Factor to be mostly tasty and healthy with just a few duds in the bunch. But the way we tested meal kits a few years ago didn't account for varying taste preferences or dietary restrictions. Since then, I've joined CNET covering home tech armed with a fresh focus on wellness and health.
Factor Meals Review: Hits, Misses and the Must-Try Dishes

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Corin Cesaric

CNET's resident meal kit expert David Watsky tested 25 meal kits, including Factor, a few years ago to find the best of the best. David found Factor to be mostly tasty and healthy with just a few duds in the bunch. But the way we tested meal kits a few years ago didn't account for varying taste preferences or dietary restrictions. Since then, I've joined CNET covering home tech armed with a fresh focus on wellness and health.
We Tried Gardencup Salads. Here’s What We Loved and What Was Just OK

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

Let me start by saying that there's nothing groundbreaking about having a salad for lunch. Here's what's groundbreaking: Salads that are shipped across numerous state lines and still show up cold, tasty and crunchy. That’s exactly what we got with Gardencup. At the CNET office in New York, we got to taste 10 salads, including one with pasta, a soup and a chia pudding. Across the board, we were impressed with the quality of the salads, but the soup and pudding were lackluster.
We Tried Gardencup Salads. Here’s What We Loved and What Was Just OK

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Corin Cesaric

Let me start by saying that there's nothing groundbreaking about having a salad for lunch. Here's what's groundbreaking: Salads that are shipped across numerous state lines and still show up cold, tasty and crunchy. That’s exactly what we got with Gardencup. GardencupGardencup delivers single-serve salads directly to your door. See at GardencupAt the CNET office in New York, we got to taste 10 salads, including one with pasta, a soup and a chia pudding.
It's Too Hot to Burn the House Down Over a Bad AC Setup

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

Now that the weather's heating up and you're switching off the space heater and cranking up the AC, there's one safety tip you definitely shouldn't ignore. Never plug your air conditioner into an extension cord. It might seem like a quick fix, but it can create a serious fire hazard. Experts warn that high-powered appliances like AC units should always be plugged directly into a wall outlet. The same goes for other heavy-duty devices like microwaves and air fryers.
Cooked Bacon? Don't Even Think About Pouring the Grease Down the Drain

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

When we cook with oil, butter or fatty foods such as ground beef or bacon, grease accumulates, which oftentimes leaves grease in the bottom of the pan. So, you may be questioning what you should do with it. If you want to dispose of it in your kitchen sink, Joe Mouawad, general manager of Eastern Municipal Water District, sternly recommends you don't. "Fats, oils and grease are incredibly harmful to our wastewater collection system," he says.
You Don't Have to Risk Your Security Deposit to Decorate Your Rental

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

If you're renting a house or apartment, that doesn't mean you have to avoid designing your home the way you like it. However, you'll want to ensure that at the end of your lease, you'll get your hefty security deposit back. That's where renter-friendly hacks come in handy. On TikTok and other social media platforms, renters often share stylish, savvy -- and most important -- reversible ways they transform their homes.
You Don't Have to Risk Your Security Deposit to Decorate Your Rental

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Corin Cesaric

If you're renting a house or apartment, that doesn't mean you have to avoid designing your home the way you like it. However, you'll want to ensure that at the end of your lease, you'll get your hefty security deposit back. That's where renter-friendly hacks come in handy. On TikTok and other social media platforms, renters often share stylish, savvy -- and most important -- reversible ways they transform their homes.
If You Have Leftover Wine, Save It for These 7 Recipes

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

Don't toss your leftover wine. Instead, use it to spruce up your cooking, regardless of if you have red or white wine on hand. Cooking with wine can draw out new and exciting flavors in your meal that can be harder to achieve without the imbibe. Plus, there's just something about throwing a splash of wine in your pan that makes it feel like you're a fancy personal chef in your own household.
Saying Bye to Red Dye No. 3: Learn Which Foods Still Use It and What to Expect Next

1 week ago | cnet.com | Corin Cesaric

Seeing red? The US Food and Drug Administration officially banned Red dye No. 3, a popular food coloring tied to thyroid cancer. Although the decision marks the beginning of the end for the additive, manufacturers still have time to phase it out of their products -- but things are changing rapidly. Here's everything to know about foods that currently use the synthetic red dye. What is Red No. 3?