Many moons ago, I made a life-changing decision: no more basic instant ramen noodles for me. My inspiration came from my cousin, a self-taught cooking genius who transformed simple instant noodles ...

Whether you're looking to spruce up your instant ramen or are planning to make noodles from scratch ... a rotating knife mimics the same patterns of movement that a chef might make.

"The decline of instant noodle sales shows a shift in China's consumption patterns," said Zhao Ping of the Academy of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade," he told the China Daily.

Instant ramen noodles are one of the cheapest — and most delicious — shelf-stable foods you can find in the grocery store. There are also tons of options to choose from, from flavors to spice ...