Looking at the spice shelves in supermarkets, you can’t help but notice one that stands out as very pricy. No, not the whole vanilla bean. Not the whole nutmeg either. The saffron. Why is is so darn expensive ? It’s part of a flower, what’s so special about it ? You don’t use saffron every …
You’re looking forward to that avocado toast, in fact you’ve been thinking about it since last night. Finally you wake up, make some toast, get a bit of beautiful Muenster cheese, and grab that ripe avocado you’ve been waiting for. You slice into it and get… the stringiest mess you’ve ever seen. Just green-brown streaks, …
A semi-soft American version of a classic French cheese, Muenster cheese is yellow in color and is made from cow’s milk. It’s a lovely mild-flavored cheese that’s easily recognized by an orange-red coloring around its edges. The color is sometimes brought by the addition of annatto to make it look like its European version. However, …
Celeriac. Maybe you have it in your pantry, maybe you don’t. If you don’t then you’ll definitely need a substitute whenever a recipe calls for it, and it means you need to know what celeriac is. We’re pretty sure that, just by its name, most people can deduce its relation to celery. Afterall, what other …
What happens if you’ve made yourself way too many samosas to finish in one sitting, or perhaps, you simply made them early in preparation for a party the next day? In these cases, you will want to know the best ways to reheat your samosas, and that’s why we’re here! Keep reading to find out …
Whether you have some white flour shortage or are simply working on some dietary restrictions, quinoa flour is a wonderful baking aid. If you can’t find it in your grocery store or don’t have time to prepare it at home, there’s some amazing flour alternatives out there. Prepared using grains, seeds, and nuts, they’re going …
There is really nothing else quite like a persimmon. This interesting and puzzling, yet totally delicious fruit will excite your wondering taste buds, as well as ease them! If you’ve never had persimmon before then you may be wondering what it tastes like. No worries, we’ve got you covered. Keep on reading to find out. …
Wondering if you can freeze persimmons ? They’re such a bright and lovely fruit, and sometimes hard to find ! So if you’ve got yourself a big batch of persimmons (or kaki) you may want to freeze them. But can you ? Can you freeze persimmons ? Yes, you can freeze persimmons just like any …
Almond milk is one those amazing milk alternatives that makes whatever you’re eating or drinking that much more delicious. It goes with pretty much anything, and makes nutty sweets even better ! You may have noticed almond milk is double or almost triple the price of dairy milk. Which sounds a bit weird, because it’s …
Ever been to Japan and seen their lovely, orange-yolked eggs ?They’re the stuff dreams are made of. They might also taste a little better, although it could just be our programing of orange yolk=good egg. But why are Japanese eggs so orange ? Why are they so strikingly colored, when other eggs just aren’t as …
Looking at that box of fresh white buttons at the supermarket but don’t know if they’re worth it ? If you’ve never had mushrooms before they can be a little weird to wrap your head around. Neither a vegetable nor a fruit, mushrooms bring a whole new kind of flavor to any dish. Once you’ve …
Once holiday season rolls around, so does baking season. Well, extra-often-and-in-large-amounts baking season. That means lots of flour, lots of yeast, sugar, spices, butter, and yes, eggs. Have you ever see how high egg prices can get around Easter ??? Unbelievable. But still, baked goods are delicious and amazing, and almost all of them require …
Even been in the supermarket and wondered just what kind of eggs to get? Does it even matter? Aren’t they all the same? Nowadays, we have so many options when it comes to eggs that we get overwhelmed. Two options stand out, though. Battery eggs and free-range eggs, from the cheapest to the most expensive. …
Planning a big family feast and you’re all out of lettuce ? Worse, is your supermarket out of lettuce ?! Now what ? Well there’s a few options you have when it comes to lettuce. You see, the Lactuca sativa (plain ol’ lettuce) has many faces, and many siblings and cousins you can call on …
Endives and escarole come from the same family of leafy greens – and are often mistaken for each other. These slightly bitter-flavored veggies are popular winter or spring salads, or a lovely addition to soups. If you’ve found yourself wondering what’s the exact difference between the two, we’ve got you covered. Endive VS escarole Endive …
With the cooler temps and the holidays right around the corner, seasonal drinks are already on our minds and hitting the shelves in various stores. Our favorite holiday drinks, eggnog and boiled custard, are two of the most prominent. Some may start to wonder what exactly boiled custard and eggnog are. Aren’t they the same …
If you’ve never had cheesecake you might be put off by the word ‘cheese’ in it. We know we had a little trouble understanding the concept too, until we discovered cream cheese. Then everything changed. Cheesecake became one of our most favorite desserts, and what we order half the time. The other half is lava …
Have you heard of people putting ice in their milk ? As weird as it may sound to some people, it might be the best thing ever for others. There’s this urban legend that people started putting ice cubes in milk back in the 30s, when fridges weren’t the most common and milk had to …
You must have surely come across those racks loaded with endives at the grocery store, but some of us have never tried them. Endives are super-nutritious leafy greens that are used round the world for some great food preparations. In fact, if you are looking to brighten your meals, endives can be a great element, …
If you have ever had a sweet, cold ice cream cone drizzled with a thick and creamy condensed milk syrup, you may have thought you just died and went to heaven. That’s how wonderful condensed milk can be! However, what if you’re trying to make a loaf of sweet bread, or even your own homemade …