Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Raise your hand if you're a member of the “I struggle with using plastic wrap” club? I’m a proud member, and I also feel like I’m the president. Just like aluminum foil, plastic wrap is a kitchen ...

Plastic wrap should never be used in ovens, grills or other high-heat appliances because it can melt. Foods high in fat or sugar heat quickly, which can cause plastic wrap to melt or leach chemicals.