Whenever you’re baking cupcakes you’re praying they come out perfect. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. Unless you’re an experienced baker, you likely won’t know what went wrong with the cupcakes. You followed the recipe, set the timer, preheated the oven, and they still came out wrong. You may be asking yourself ‘why are my …

Cupcakes are a delicious treat for each and everyone of us. We can’t get enough of them and wish there was a neverending supply, like each time you walk into the kitchen there’s a plate of perfect cupcakes just waiting for you. They refill every time you enter the kitchen. Ah but there’s something you …

Aaaaah cakes ! Aaah cupcakes ! If you were to choose to only have one for the rest of your life, which would you have ? That sounds like the toughest question anyone can ask, aside from chocolate or vanilla. Really cakes and cupcakes are both so good they’re difficult to choose between. Especially if …

Cupcakes are probably everyone’s guilty pleasure. You can have just one, or two, or three. And they’ve been so overdone people are starting to have less of them…or are they ? It seems cupcakes are still very popular, though maybe not as much as they were in the early 2010s. Personally we’re big cupcake lovers, …

Sesame seeds are everywhere, and as often as you see them you might not really notice them. On burger buns, on pastries, on breads, on breadsticks, in some ice cream varieties, in sesame oil, on sushi, part of a dessert filling, and so on. Normally the only sesame we knew of was the plain ‘ol …

Eggs are recognizable in any culture, in any film, drawing, animation, anything. Whether they’re cracked or whole, we all know what an egg looks like. But in truth, all over the world people have different views of what color an egg shell should be, and which is best. Yes, people really get upset over these …

Eggs are almost always in your kitchen, in one way or another. It’s something you rarely think of, but you notice when they’re missing. They’re such an essential part of everyday life, in so many recipes, that it’s almost like missing meat or bread. So every time you pick up a carton of fresh eggs, …

If you’re all out of sesame seeds then you’re likely bummed. Sesame seeds add a much needed kick to many baked goods and even some meals. Not adding many would lead to a much plainer existence. So let’s take a look at the many sesame seed substitutes out there. We’re assuming you can’t find any …

As beautiful and delicious as garlic may be in a recipe, it’s a real pain to peel and crush. Partly because it’s so small and tedious, but it’s also sticky. Once you cut the garlic, or worse you crush it, you’re in a world of sticky, messy pain. Crushed garlic will stick to you, the …

Garlic is delicious and a boon to every meal there is. You cannot convince us otherwise. The world needs more garlic, there’s never enough. And you’ve probably noticed how spicy and bright the garlic flavor can be when you eat it raw. A crushed garlic sauce can really kick.  But why ? Why is garlic …

Purple cabbage, or red cabbage, is a very pretty version of the everyday green cabbage. It’s got less sulfur flavor, and as such can be considered to be milder by some people. It’s also really impressive to look at, both raw and cooked. But why is cabbage purple ? What makes it change color ? …

Cabbage is a great addition to any dish, be it a stew, a salad, sauteed on its own, or stuffed with delicious meats. So what do you do when you have no cabbage at all? Or you simply don’t like cabbage in particular, but are open to other ideas. Well, you need a cabbage substitute, …

Cabbage may not be everyone’s favorite, but there are some recipes you just can’t make without cabbage. Partly because it’s the wrong texture, and partly because they rely on the cabbage’s strong flavor. Still, you can’t deny how flatulent cabbage can make you, especially when it’s raw cabbage. But why does cabbage cause gas ? …

Shellfish are tricky little creatures. They look very alien and taste and smell very different from what we’re used to, at least compared to land animals. So, when cooking shellfish you may expect them to behave a little differently than other meats. You may expect to find bones in shellfish, just like in fish. But …

If you love hunting then you’ve probably brought home a rabbit or two in your days. Even if your hunting is done in supermarkets, you’ve likely looked at, if not already cooked, a nice rabbit for dinner. But you don’t do that every day. Why is rabbit meat not popular ? Is there something bad …

Chicken hearts are those little things you only find in the bird’s cavity once you clean it out. You rarely see a casserole of chicken hearts sold separately. But when they are sold separately, man are they cheap. Why is that ? Isn’t it still chicken meat ? It seems chicken hearts, and actually chicken …

Chicken seems to be everyone’s favorite, in one way or another. It’s quick to cook, easy to digest, easy to find in stores, and definitely something to please everyone. But there’s a few chicken parts that get overlooked, like the giblets or the thighs. Right now we’re going to discuss chicken thighs, since they generally …

Chicken livers are a beautiful little thing, and they bring so much flavor to a dish. But some folks simply don’t like them, since they bring way too much flavor. True, liver can be overwhelming sometimes, so you have to be careful what you serve it with. Or maybe you love liver but just can’t …

Are you just starting out with liver ? Then you’re likely starting with chicken liver, as it’s got the mildest taste of them all. It’s also one of the most common and cheap livers out there, compared to bigger animals like cattle and pigs. So what do you do when you bring home a nice …

Chicken gizzards may not be everyone’s style, most folks can at least agree they make a great base for a chicken stock or gravy. So what if you’d like to incorporate them into a meal ? You clean and cook them, of course. But something’s just not right. You’d expect the gizzards to be the …