Sabrina 
Many people like to take the hassle out of choosing knives by going with a set. Good knives are one of the most important cooking tools, and knives can cost up into the thousands of dollars. But, you can find excellent sets at any price point. In this article, I’ll discuss some of the essential factors to consider when shopping for a knife set and take a look at some …
It’s always on Thanksgiving, when I’m cooking multiple dishes and my stovetop is full, that I wish I had a hot plate. Having that one extra burner would help with the puzzle of getting all the food out on the table at the same time, still hot. But there are a lot of options to consider when shopping for the best hot plate. In this article, I’ll cover everything you …
Ginger is one of nature’s most versatile spices. It pairs well with savory dishes, and can even give quite a bit of heat to foods when used heavily. At the same time, it works beautifully with sweet dishes, like pumpkin pie, and, of course, gingerbread. You can buy ginger already dried and ground, but you are missing a lot of the best flavor by using it this way. Ginger is …
With the radiance and beauty some fruits come in you can’t help but look in admiration, let us take dragon fruits for instance, a lot of people do not even know what it is or what it is meant for but it is one of the most exquisite created fruits you can think of. With a polka-dot like interior and attractive bright exterior, you can’t get enough of it. We …
The simpler the ingredients, the more important the technique. This culinary adage is certainly true for rice, where getting the right amount of water, heat, and time makes the difference between crunchy rice that’s burned on the bottom, mushy and unpalatable overdone rice, and perfectly cooked, tender, plump rice. One of the easiest ways to do this is with a good rice cooker, which allows you to simply add rice, …
Ok, so this might not seem like the most exciting topic. However, having a good kitchen garbage can is like having good kitchen towels—if you take the time to make careful choices, these simple items help your kitchen run more smoothly. When you’re not worrying about these background elements, you can appreciate those flashier items like your gleaming copper cookware or your razor-sharp Santoku knife. So let’s look at some …
Growing up, my mom made homemade baked beans for every single holiday. She’d cook them all day, and their luscious flavor and warmth and the delicious chunks of bacon fat are a special memory for me today. I tried a few times to make myself those kinds of beans, but I just don’t seem to have the right skills. Luckily, canned baked beans can be quite good, if you do …
Still in the mood of understanding the beauty behind spices, we are onto saffron. There are so many spices out there that give heightening to our food and drinks aside from the ones we frequently patronize. Spices abound in various parts of the world which people have little or no understanding about, and saffron is one of them. Saffron falls into the category of spices which do not only give …