TIPS AND GUIDES

Apples are a tasty treat with a balance of sweetness and tartness. But for those with health concerns such as GERD or acid reflux, the question of whether or not apples are acidic may arise. It is important to note that while apples do contain malic acid and ascorbic acid, they have a pH level … Read more

My sister called me yesterday and complained about my prosciutto recipe. She followed all the steps, but now the meat tasted like metal. Well, she is not alone who thinks the whole batch of prosciutto is ruined or the recipe has some fault. But why prosciutto tastes like blood? There can be several reasons why … Read more

I love cooking, and one of my favorite dishes to cook is soup. It is a staple in many houses. We all, especially the kids, love eating it. However, I often notice that it curdles when I cook soup in large amounts and store it. Many may say fixing curdled soup is easier than making … Read more

When you order the filet mignon in restaurants, didn’t it ever occur to your mind what may provide that alluring look and texture to this steak king? If I say a particular glue may play a prominent part here? Yes, you heard me correct; it’s meat glue. Meat glue is a sticky substance that binds … Read more

What can give an extra kick to your regular meals and snacks? Let me guess your answer; it’s the fermented sauce, right? Fermented hot sauce is a great ingredient to add to the dining table, making your ordinary food extraordinary. You can make them with a base of vinegar, peppers, and other spices. However, one … Read more

Once upon a time, after returning home from an outing, my hunger made me try out the salami I had left. But when I checked, there was a white carpet-like layer on top of my delicious salami. What was it, I wondered? Was it safe to eat? If you’ve ever found a white fuzzy mold … Read more

Are you having difficulty finding pleasing and palatable prosciutto recipes to serve at your dinner parties? Then you musn’t heard of cheese and prosciutto pairing – the match made in the kitchen? Prosciutto and cheese blend perfectly, complementing each other with their unique taste and flavor. However, what cheese goes well with prosciutto? There are … Read more

While cooking in my ANOVA Nano, I noticed it isn’t heating up no matter what I do. However, my one is not that old, it went through much wear and tear. When I called my mom for suggestions, she just utter a few words – “give it a good clean.” However, how to clean ANOVA … Read more

Wasabi stings! I am very much familiar with the nose-searing and brain-freezing feeling you get right after sampling wasabi. But why does wasabi burn your nose? Or brain, for instance? Wasabi root or stem releases allyl isothiocyanate when chewed or crushed. It is a pungent composition that can send pain signals to the brain. Hence, … Read more