With money being tighter than ever, cooking at home is a great way to save some cash. Even better, cooking enough to have leftovers is beneficial for both your wallet and your time. So you may be wondering, what is the right way to cool down your leftovers before storing them? There are 2 options…
A lot has been said about the differences (and similarities) between noodles and pasta over the years. Still, the debate about their history and definitions rages on even in this day and age. So, let’s ask the question one more time: are noodles and pasta the same? No, noodles and pasta are not the same….
Have you ever wondered how bakeries manage to produce the perfect amounts of fresh breads, pastries, and cakes each day? Well, the truth is, they don’t. But many have come up with creative solutions for managing their excess inventory. Some food can be stored and used later. Baked goods that lose their freshness can be…
If you have ever stepped foot into the back of the house of a restaurant, then you might have noticed the massive amount of preparation work that is completed before each shift or the loads of food left on plates waiting to be washed. It may have left you wondering what the restaurants do with…
Many recipes say to “serve with a crisp salad and a crusty bread.” Preparing a crisp salad is easy. The real challenge is keeping bread crusty on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. And how, exactly, do you do that? First, the right type of bread is essential. Second, the bread must…
Whenever we need any kind of food, we know that our favourite grocery store will offer us an abundance of options. Shelves stocked with canned food as far as the eye can see, rows of fresh produce, and so much more fill grocery stores at any given time. Still, all food will eventually expire, leaving…
Buckle down, because what we have here is a question that is perhaps as contrary, as tricky, as controversial as that age-old query about whether the chicken or the egg came first: Chutney vs Salsa – What is the Difference? Let’s get right to it. Salsa is a dish that is typically a mixture of…
Before you go looking for gluten-free alternatives, have you considered that a few cuisines across the globe are naturally, and largely already gluten-free? Apart from the odd dish or two here and there, some cuisines already use non-gluten ingredients, without having to simply find alternatives. One such cuisine? Thai. Is Thai food gluten-free? Soy sauce…
Slow cookers and ovens are two of the most popular kitchen appliances. However, there are many differences between them. If you’re thinking of getting one of them, you might be wondering, “What’s the difference between slow cooker and oven?” In this article, I’ll explain the differences between them so that you can choose the best…
Slow cookers are great additions to kitchens because you just don’t have to do any work at all. If you are a lazy cook or even someone who doesn’t stay home as much, this appliance would be a miracle worker for you, as it will self-cook your dishes to perfection. With the benefits, slow cookers…