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…
Perfect Poached Eggs Made Simple & The Techniques That Actually Work
Today I want to talk about poached eggs! This isn’t going to be a fancy article full of…
How to Find a Perfect Ripe Watermelon Every Single Time
I’ve eaten my fair share of disappointing watermelons, pale, watery, sometimes almost tasteless, and after a while you…
How Long to Cook Chicken in the Oven By Cut and Weight
Humm, this is one of those questions that comes up in basically in every kitchen, how long does…
The Right Way to Cook Rice on the Stovetop for Every Grain Type
I absolutely love rice, it might be one of my favorite things to have on a plate (maybe…
How to Boil any Egg Perfectly Every Single Time
Sometimes boiling an egg feels a like like it should come with an instruction manual. Sometimes the eggs…
What are the Different Types of Rices?
Rice is technically a type of grass, part of the Poaceae family, the same family that gives us…
The Truth About All Those Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
We’ve all walked down the milk aisle at the supermarket and noticed it’s absolutely packed with “plant based…
How Long Does Food Actually Last in the Freezer? Plus Freezer Chart!
Another day, another chart. I actually like charts hehehe, you never know when these things can be useful.…
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.…