The Truth! Starbucks Coffees Are Just Desserts in a Cup
In this new episode of Hugo in Wonderland, I was in Lisbon with a friend, not Portuguese mind…
What’s the Difference? Cream Cheese vs Sour Cream vs Ricotta vs Mascarpone Cheese
Cheese is a cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking. From Portugal to Greece, there is no shortage of cheese varieties.…
Pressure Cooker Tips, Tricks and Myths Busted
I am a firm believer that a pressure cooker is one of those essential kitchen tools, right up…
How to Choose a Wine You’ll Actually Love
There’s an interesting moment that happens every time you go out to grab a nice bottle of wine.…
The Sneaky Ways Commercial Food Labels Manipulate You
If there’s one thing I want you to take away from this article, it’s a healthy, deep suspicion…
Why AI Generated Recipes Can’t Be Trusted and Why It Matters
We are clearly approaching another revolution with the emergence of new types of AI’s or Artificial Intelligences, especially…
Why Plain Yogurt with Frozen Berries Is One of the Best Snack Combos
No recipe needed for this one. It’s just plain yogurt with some frozen red fruits mixed in. No…
Gelatin & Jello Guide: Types, Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
Does gelatin really have tips and tricks? Isn’t it just… follow the instructions in the box? Naaaa, gelatin…
From Bean to Bar: Understanding Cocoa, Cocoa Butter, and Chocolate
This one started as a simple question someone sent in, but I thought the answer ended up being…
Power Outage Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Food Safe
So I had a pretty good reminder recently of how much we take electricity for granted. A little…
Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods: How to Actually Tell the Difference
After my rant about all the shady stuff going on with Nutri-Score labels, I kind of glossed over…
Healthy Substitutes for Olive Oil and Vegetable Oils in Cooking
Another week, another question, this time it was about types of oils and it got me thinking, this…