Introduction Have you ever noticed that if you're making a gelatin dessert, such as JELL-O, it's not recommended to use certain fruits, like pineapple? Why is this? These fruits may prevent the ...

With the air conditioning cranked, the last thing you want to do is fire up the oven to make a showy dessert. Don’t. And don’t feel guilty about it, says Lauren Salkeld, a senior editor at ...

WHICH FRUITS CAN RUIN YOUR GELATIN DESSERT? Why are some fruits not recommended for adding to gelatin? Here is a basic science fair project for investigating enzymes that prevent gelatin from ...

Charm your guests this summer with Fruity Cream Cheese Torte. When you combine mixed fruit or strawberry flavor gelatin with cream cheese, the result is a brilliant, magenta-colored centerpiece. Or, ...

Editor's note: This story was first published 2011. I made a quick stop at my favorite Geneva thrift shop and found a really cool Jenaer Glas gelatin mold from Germany. Light and clear and ...