What is Beef Fillet? You’ll often read different recipes calling for a cut of beef filet, but what exactly does that mean? There is no specific cut of meat that is called a beef filet so where does the term even come from? In this blog post, I’ll be answering those questions and more to …
How to Heat up black beans? Black beans are a delicious and nutritious food that can be enjoyed in many different ways. When they come canned it can become confusing on how exactly you are supposed to heat them up for recipes. In this blog post, I’ll cover the different methods for heating up black …
The more adventurous among us can’t wait to get into a sushi bar, jump in with both feet and happily chomp on whatever the chef plops down in front of them. Others, though, bewildered by a baffling array of names like Fugu, Uni, Nori, and Hamachi, are more cautious, carefully asking, ‘Is this raw?’ to …
Turkish coffee is a unique and delicious beverage that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries. Turkish coffee has a uniquely different taste that sets it apart from others and most of that is due to the grounds left in the pot. In this blog post, we will teach you how …
Because I’m distracted, I have quite forgotten that I’ve had the small saucepan of gravy simmering away for the past twenty minutes. Mindlessly, I reach out for the stainless steel saucepan, and with a little yelp of pain, I temporarily achieve Zen as I am instantly yanked back into the here and now. Irritated by …
When it comes to cured meat, there is the impression that it can sit in the fridge longer than other meats. However, there are several different types of bacon, and the curing or preservative process differs. Most of the bacon that we get in the United States is processed in a way that is not …
Why is Sugar a Wet Ingredient? This article is going to stand out from all others on the Internet by starting with a definition of ‘wet ingredient.’ When I first got involved in this topic, I couldn’t find a definition for ‘wet ingredient’ anywhere, and it drove me potty. To avoid laboring you with the …
How Many Cups of Water per Tea Bag? If you drink tea, you may have your own specific ratio of water to your tea bag- or loose tea- that you like best. Do you know how much water is supposed to be used with a single tea bag? It varies, depending on the type of …
The perennial favorite, the choc chip cookie, contains little gems of the chips that give them their name. Did you know, though, that it is a healthier option to replace the chips with cacao nibs? It’s also unlikely that you’ll really notice the difference, even though the nibs and chips do have some differences. What …
As with all fruits and vegetables, bananas morph through various colors as they mature and ripen. They are green in color before ripe, and some prefer them that way. After they’ve ripened a bit and been yellow for a while, they start turning black. If you’re here because you enjoy bananas, but you’re apprehensive when …
