Have you started making sushi at home ? Then you’ve probably run into a few problems when making the rice. To be fair, the rice is possibly the most frustrating and complex part that you ever have to get rice when making sushi. So what do you do when your sushi ends up too sticky …
If you’re vegetarian but would like to try sushi, you’re probably confused whether it would align with your food preference. While sushi started out as a fish-based dish, it does not remain so. There are so many sushi options to choose from, you may just find something for yourself. Some of them are completely vegan, …
Whenever sushi comes into discussion people get divided: they’re either in love with it, or completely revulsed by raw fish. Conveniently forgetting the many sushi types that have cooked meat or the ones that are completely plant-based. However these people do have a point, and that is that raw fish can be dangerous. It really …
Are you starting to fall in love with sushi as a food ? If yes then you’re probably racking your brain trying to remember all the different kinds of sushi. And have you met the maki and temaki rolls ? Yes ? And you’re wondering exactly why and how they’re different, since they’re both just …
Have you ever had sushi ? If you haven’t then you may just know sushi is raw fish, and maybe that put you off. But is sushi just raw fish ? Is anything in sushi actually raw ? Is sushi a raw dish or is it cooked ? We’re here to explain that, and let …
If you’re looking to make your own sushi at home, you may be wondering what’s the deal with sushi rice. Isn’t any white rice enough ? How is sushi rice any different ? And do you need to cook sushi rice any different from regular white rice ? As sushi lovers ourselves, this is what …
If you’ve got a Christmas cake on the way then you’re in need of some apricot jam to keep that marzipan stuck to the cake. But what if you don’t like apricot jam at all ? Or, what if you do but can’t find any apricot jam ? Well you’re going to need an alternative …
If you’ve ever wondered why sashimi is so expensive then this post is for you. The question makes sense, because you’re getting the same fish you normally would get in a sushi, right ? It’s just all fish, no rice. The truth is a little different, because while it’s the same fish type it’s a …
Are you a sushi fan ? So much so that you’ve decided to make your own at home ? Then you know getting all the ingredients can be pretty expensive, especially if you live outside Southeast Asia. The fish and other meat we can understand, but a cost that’s often surprisingly high is the nori …
If you’re an absolute sushi lover but you’re kind of disliking the idea of cucumbers in sushi, you may be looking for substitutes. Sometimes you can completely omit the cucumber and the sushi roll is just fine without it. Other times, you need a veggie in there and you’re left scratching your head. Just what …
You may have noticed how similar cucumbers are to zucchini, and by extension many squash types. Does that make the cucumber a part of the squash family ? If yes, does that mean those with a squash allergy should avoid cucumbers too ? And if cucumber is a squash can you easily swap it for …
If you’re wondering what the ideal icing sheet for a cake is, wonder no more. We’ve compared marzipan and fondant and figures the pros and cons of each. Both are popular cake covers, with marzipan being preferred in Europe and fondant in America. Sill, you may be wondering which is better. Or what the main …
Whenever you read a fancy recipe, new words and cooking methods come up and each has a fancy new name that doesn’t sound like something you’d usually hear in a kitchen setting. But they’re there and they’re staring at you and sometimes you need help deciphering some of them. Worse, sometimes it’s not even clear …
If you’re suffering from celiac disease, then you’re probably apprehensive about any new food item you haven’t thoroughly scanned the label of. Some foods are easy to read, some have the gluten ingredients spelled plainly on the front, and some say absolutely nothing about it, but the texture might make you wonder. Marmalade is one …
Jam and chutney sound very different and in truth they have some clear differences. But what are those differences, really ? When you look at a jar of each you can’t really tell them apart. Often the ingredients on the label don’t offer much help either. So how is jam different from chutney ? And …
Have you ever noticed how every jam you ever buy is in a glass jar ? Some things come in plastic jars, like peanut butter or chocolate spread. But glass jars are a thing when it comes to jam. Why is that ? Is there any real reason behind it, or just a leftover from …
When you look at it, a jar of marmalade looks fairly similar to a jar of jam. But somehow they’re different, and not many people seem to talk about this. Well we’ve take it upon ourselves to figure out why this name difference exists, and whether it means anything at all. Read on to find …
Looking to branch into other chocolate types ? Then you may want to know just what the deal is with white and dark chocolate. Even more, you’ll want to know which is better, especially if milk chocolate is all you’ve ever had. So let’s explain what dark and white chocolate are, and how they’re different …
Are you a white chocolate lover ? It’s really one of the most interesting sweet out there, with a hotly debated status. Is it or is it not chocolate ? And if it is chocolate, why is it white ? We don’t know about you, but when we were young white chocolate blew our minds. …
If you’re staring down the dessert menu and can’t decide between mousse and pudding, we’re here to help. Not only are these two similar, the taste is also fairly similar. And if you’re wondering which to make for dessert, knowing their key differences will let you know which would be a family favorite. Plus, if …