Pouring cooking oil down the drain can clog pipes and drains. The best way to get rid of it is to seal it in a container and throw it in the trash.

If you have a fairly small amount of cooking oil, such as the amount left in your skillet after you've pan-fried a fish fillet, you may be tempted to just pour it down the sink, but even a little bit ...

There is no getting around it: The largest chapter in a catalog of favorite Southern foods would undoubtedly be fried foods. There is fried chicken, fried okra, fried catfish, fried pork chops... the ...

Cooking oils are an essential ingredient in so many recipes and you'll find them in every home cook's pantry. Not only does oil evenly distribute heat, but it also adds flavor and prevents food from ...

Disposing of cooking fat safely is essential to avoid environmental harm, clogged pipes, and unpleasant odors. Improper disposal, such as pouring fat down the drain, can lead to severe plumbing issues ...

NEW ORLEANS — Residents looking to responsibly dispose of their used cooking oil after the Thanksgiving holiday will be able to do so at drop-off locations in both Orleans and Jefferson parishes.