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?
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.
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.
How to skin and cut pineapple without waste
I’ve seen a lot of chefs on TV cutting off a thick chunk of the pineapple’s skin to remove the “eyes.” So wasteful. Those eyes are at least a quarter of an inch deep, …
Are snow peas the same as snap peas?
Well, no. They're different. If you want even more confusion, ask what mangetout is and if it's related to edamame. How are they different from one another? How are they …
Cooking with wine: Does the alcohol evaporate? Do the calories disappear?
For those curious about cooking with wine and other alcoholic beverages, this post is about the evaporation of alcohol, the “bitterness” and about how much of the …