Hugo Spritz is a refreshing drink but its use of elderflower syrup makes it much less known outside of Europe. If you can get your hands on elderflower liqueur instead, the recipe is largely the same and I guarantee you’ll enjoy it. Quite easy to make ! This post may contain affiliate links. This post …
Mimosa is a simple, elegant crowd pleaser that somehow manages to go perfectly with anything from weddings, to Saturday brunches, to in-flight drinks, to just lounging on the patio with your dog. It’s equal parts refreshing and fancy, pretty much the best start to a warm spring day. This post may contain affiliate links. This …
Fennel is perhaps one of the most confusing plants that you can bring into your kitchen. Looks like a very odd onion, tastes nothing like an onion. Has dill-like fronds, they taste nothing like dill. The stalks look like celery, but taste nothing like celery. So what can you do with fennel, how can you …
Fish and chips are a great and filling comfort food, so sometimes you may get a little carried away and make too much, or get an extra serving to go. Whichever case, you now have leftover fish and chips and are wondering just how to reheat them to get them as close to their original …
Hollandaise sauce is one of the key sauces in French cuisine, and one of the most common sauces used around the world. It’s rich, creamy, and pairs well with just about anything. But does it contain dairy ? And if yes, is there a way to make hollandaise dairy-free ? Would it just be mayo …
Tiramisu is a very much loved Italian dessert, though its history and original recipe is still hotly debated. But one thing everyone agrees on is the fact that tiramisu is coffee-based. But does it have caffeine, and if so how much ? How strong is the coffee used for tiramisu, and can you use something …
Wondering what the key differences are between Thai and Indian curries ? While they both share the same name, Thai curry has evolved and adapted to suit Thai palate and as a result it’s very different from Indian curry. There are several differences and I’m going to walk you through them, but keep in mind …
Love the idea and smell of curry but aren’t sure you can handle the heat ? There are quite a few types of curry, and Japanese curry may just be easier to handle. Indian curry is the first curry to exist and is basically the mother of all curries in the world. But how and …
Fish can be delicious, especially when it’s nearly boneless, but there’s an extra step involved in cooking fish fillets that gets on most people’s nerves: the skin, and more importantly the scales. A lot of fish come with the skin and scales still on, and then you’re faced with the decision of maybe or maybe …
Cabbage is a very old vegetable and it’s actually the mother of a lot of vegetables we tend to think are healthy, like broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, asparagus, brussel sprouts, and so on. While its derivates are often sulfur-y but delicious, cabbage can be overwhelming, both in smell and flavor. Today we’re looking at why cabbage …
Radishes are perhaps not the most common vegetable on our plates, but half the reason for this is its on again, off again spiciness. Radishes are delicious in their own way, but they sometimes have an unexpected kick that can completely catch you off guard. So let’s see why radishes are spicy (when they are) …
Risotto and pilaf are two of the three main ways of cooking rice. And since rice is such a staple in most pantries, it’s important to know the distinctions of each method. Today we’re comparing pilaf to risotto, see how these two methods differ in their key points, and how both use the starch in …
If you’ve ever browsed the spice aisle and wondered What Are Red Peppercorns or how they compare to all the other colorful pepper varieties, you’re not alone. With so many types available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this guide, we’re breaking down exactly what red peppercorns are, how they differ from pink peppercorns and …
Black peppercorns are what most people know and what most people think of when they see a recipe calls for pepper. But there are a few other options, and one of the is green peppercorns. This means there’s got to be some differences between green and black peppercorns, so here they are and what they’re …
Green peppers are a common item alongside many dishes, and often they’re found in dishes that are supposed to be hot. But as far as you know, green peppers are not ripe, and so are they even spicy? Would a green pepper be sweet? Is there a difference between a green hot pepper and a …
When you’re cooking fish you know it’s a whole different game than poultry or beef. Fish is more fragile, is easier to overcook, and it might not sit well with everyone. But cod is one so the most common fish on the market so it’s very likely you’re cooking cod if you’re having fish. And …
Salmon is perhaps the first fish that comes to anyone’s mind when you say you’re having fish for dinner. But there are so many other delicious fish out there that it’s a shame to not explore them. So today we’re taking a look at salmon substitutes, and focusing on the fish that do resemble salmon …
Rainbow trout is one of the most common fish you can find, and it’s a great option when you can’t really go down the salmon route. One of the most common questions about rainbow trout (or any fish, really) is whether it has bones. Fish bones are beyond annoying, and they can quickly put you …
Adding more fish into your daily diet can be quite tricky, especially if you don’t have the time or disposition to cook fish. So that leaves you with canned fish, tuna being the most common (and delicious). You may be wondering though, does tuna have any bones in it ? Is there a difference between …
Wondering why fresh tuna is so much more expensive than canned tuna ? Is it really the same fish, in the can and in the steak ? How is canned tuna any different, and is fresh tuna overpriced ? Well it turns out there’s quite a difference between canned and fresh tuna, and it’s not …