What Is Curry Powder, Really? A Home Cook’s Guide to Spice Mixes
Here’s one of those food topics that sounds simple enough, what is a “spice mix,” what is a…
The Honest Answer! Is It Safe to Store Butter on the Counter?
Can you really leave butter out of the fridge? This is one of those questions that pops up…
When to Use or Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and When Not To
So here is a question I get asked all the time, well in one form or another, stuff…
Why do Cookies Spread Too Much or Too Little?
Yeah, there is one thing that happens to basically everyone who bakes cookies at some point, you follow…
How to Melt Chocolate the Right Way & Avoid Seizing or Burning
I get asked about this one a lot, probably one of the more common chocolate questions and problems…
The Best Ways to Make a Buttermilk Substitute at Home
Here’s one of those ingredients that always seems to show up right when you don’t have it, buttermilk.…
15+ Wild Food Facts You Probably Never Knew
For a change of pace, and since I’ve already got a giant pile of tips and tricks sitting…
Salt 101 Why We Add It and When to Use It
Salt is one of those ingredients almost nobody thinks twice about, we just add it, taste, add a…
Chicken Broth vs Chicken Stock, Do You Really Need to Know the Difference?
Alright, this is one of those questions that pops up every time you’re standing in the soup aisle…
How to Stop Pasta from Sticking Together and Tips to
For a change, 😀 this is going to be a short article, but well I dont think you…
How Long Is It Safe to Leave Cooked Food on the Counter?
I had a bit of a “scare” last week, I made a big pot of soup for dinner,…
What’s the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
Here’s one of those kitchen questions that sounds simple, but somehow trips me up at some point, what’s…