Recycling glass jars and bottles for food use
Whether you’re a food seller or a mom simply concerned with plastic pollution, please consider recycling glass jars and bottles for food use. We do it at home.
Kitchen
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
What is Chinese five-spice powder?
Have you ever wondered why every time you buy Chinese five-spice powder, the flavor of the cooked dish is never exactly the same?
Are crab sticks made with real crab meat?
If you’re allergic to crabs (or all crustaceans) and wondered why eating kani (crab sticks) never made you sick, it’s because there is no creab meat in crab sticks.
What is shirataki noodle made from?
We just had shirataki, chicken and shiitake stir fry for lunch. Our first shirataki experience and, as we were eating our meal, I announced that it’s probably going to be …
Difference between shrimp paste and shrimp sauce
In a nutshell, shrimp paste is a cooking ingredient while shrimp sauce is a condiment usually served as a dipping sauce. Here's how they differ in appearance.
Asian noodles shopping guide
Go to an Asian market or grocery and there’s bound to be an entire aisle (if not more) dedicated to noodles. That’s how important noodle is in Asian cooking.
How to cut and skin a mango
The right way depends on whether the mango is ripe or unripe. If you're using the same technique for cutting and skinning ripe and unripe mangoes, well, read on.