Aluminum foil has a shiny and a dull side, but does it really matter which you use? Here's why foil has two different finishes and how it affects cooking.

Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in nearly every household. It's versatile: You can use it for everything from foil packet recipes to cleaning your grill. The handy product comes equipped with a ...

When you tear off a sheet of aluminum foil to place in a baking dish or wrap around food before popping it into the oven, you might wonder if there is a right way and a wrong way to use it. One side ...

Aluminum foil's shiny and dull sides stem from its manufacturing process, where the final rolling stage creates different finishes. Contrary to popular belief, neither side offers a cooking or health ...

In my household, the “right” way to use aluminum foil — shiny side-up or shiny side-down — is the subject of much debate. (My vote is shiny side-up.) As it turns out, we’re not the only ones who have ...