How to cook baby (young) corn
How is baby corn produced, exactly? Is it nutritious? Between fresh and canned, which is better? All these plus buying tips and recipes.
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 blanching and how is it different from parboiling?
Whether blanching or parboiling, food undergoes the same process — getting plunged in boiling water.
How to safely unclog drainage with lye
The kitchen sink takes a lot of punishment. We wash greasy plates and utensils in it and, like it or not, and no matter how careful we are, there comes a time when …
How to chop: illustrated
There's regular chop, rough chop and fine chop. What's the difference in terms of the size of the chopped pieces? What's the difference in terms of usage?
How to make a roux and how to use it
Roux is pronouncedroo. It is a mixture of fat and flour, and is the base for many stews, sauces (including gravy) and soups. Chicken a la King is cooked with a roux. It …
Jute leaves (saluyot): Cleopatra’s anti-aging secret?
Curiosity was what made me try it. But even if it has anti-aging qualities, it still isn't among my favorites.
How to cook edamame (fresh soy beans in pods)
What do soy sauce, soy milk and tofu have in common? They are all made from soy beans.