Mortar and pestle for the home kitchen
Stone or wood? Polished or unpolished? Smooth or coarse? We've gone through dozens of mortars and pestles, and here's what we learned.
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.
Purple yam (ube) and halaya (jam)
It is Dioscorea alata, a purple-colored tuber (not be confused with taro or purplish sweet potato). We grow it in the garden to make halaya (jam).
How to rehydrate dried mushrooms
Yes, you just soak them in water. But what should be the temperature of the water? And how long do they need to soak? How do you know when they are sufficiently …
How to cook a multi-course meal in 30 minutes and save on electricity
Smart kitchen tip: cook two dishes in the oven at the same time and steam vegetables over rice. You save on electricity and all the components of your meal will cook at …
Cauliflower: kinds, colors and recipes
It's related to mustard, cabbage, Brussel sprouts and broccoli, among others. Although most people are familar with ehite cauliflower, the color can be green, yellow and …
A guide to coconuts for eating, drinking and cooking
Young and mature coconuts are used differently in cooking. The flesh of young coconuts are soft and sweet. Mature ones have tough flesh that's best for squeezing coconut …
How to wrap, store and reheat spring rolls
The English-speaking world calls them spring rolls although this Asian delicacy has nothing to do with spring. They are served fried or non-fried and fillings vary. The …