The most common types of melons are watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew, followed by canary melon, Korean melon, Galia, casaba, and Santa Claus melon. Most sweet melons other than watermelon belong to one species, the muskmelon. This guide shows six melons with pictures, lists six more worth trying, and explains how to pick a ripe one. … Read more
The main types of sweaters are the crew neck, V-neck, turtleneck, cardigan, cable knit, quarter-zip, sweater vest, hoodie, and the Christmas sweater. They differ in neckline, in whether they pull on or open at the front, and in the knit. Each one below has a picture, what makes it different, and how to wear it. … Read more
The most common types of nuts are almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, and chestnuts. Not all of them are true nuts in the botanical sense: peanuts are legumes, and almonds, cashews, and pistachios are seeds. Each one below has a picture and explains how it tastes, where it comes … Read more
The main types of noodles are ramen, udon, soba, rice noodles, glass noodles, egg noodles, and Italian pasta such as spaghetti. They differ mainly in what they are made from: wheat, rice, buckwheat, or starch. This guide shows 10 popular noodles and noodle dishes with pictures and explains what each one is made of and … Read more
The most popular types of cookies are chocolate chip, oatmeal, peanut butter, sugar cookies, shortbread, gingerbread, double chocolate, macarons, sandwich cookies, and fortune cookies. Bakers also group cookies by how the dough is shaped, such as drop, rolled, molded, and pressed cookies. Each cookie below has a picture and explains what it is made of … Read more
The most popular types of salad are Caesar, Greek, Caprese, Cobb, garden salad, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, fruit salad, and tabbouleh. Cooks also sort salads into five groups: green, bound, vegetable, fruit, and grain or pasta salads. Each salad below has a picture and explains what goes in it and where it comes from. … Read more
The main types of candy are gummies, chocolate, lollipops, hard candy, jelly beans, licorice, marshmallows, candy canes, cotton candy, caramels, chocolate truffles, and sour candy. Almost all of them belong to one of two families: sugar candy, which is made mostly from cooked sugar, and chocolate candy. Each type below has a picture and explains … Read more
The main types of dresses are the maxi, mini, wrap, shirt dress, bodycon, slip dress, sundress, cocktail dress, off-shoulder dress, little black dress, ball gown, and wedding dress. Each one below has a picture, what makes it different, and when to wear it, so you can pick the right dress for the occasion and for … Read more