Many ancient civilizations used dry ginger in their cooking but for
centuries only the East Asians and Indians enjoyed the use of fresh
ginger. Fresh ginger has a lifespan of mere weeks and wouldn’t
survive the treacherous journey through the spice routes.
Although its…
We often go to visit my wifes family in Mexico and everytime I notice some subtle differences in the way people live, eat, work, and cook. In the kitchens you are more likely to find hand tools like a mortar and…
Tags: Egg white, Kitchen Equipment, Mexico, Re-purpose, Tupperware
I cringe every time I have to throw away leftovers, but eating yesterdays dinner for lunch isn’t always an exciting prospect either. Sometimes I stumble upon a way to incorporate leftovers in a new dish different enough…
Tags: Food processor, Grilling, Marination, Pita, sauce, Seattle, Tzatziki, Using Leftovers
How long before condiments spoil? This table is making the rounds on the internet. There is a disclaimer about it’s accuracy and usefulness, but I think it is a visually appealing answer to that scary question:
Should I eat this?
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I’ve been experimenting more and more in the kitchen and trying not to rely on recipes. Reading Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking
Tags: Adding Flavor, no-recipe, online-tools
Have you ever wondered how great cooks could just step into a kitchen and whip up fantastic food with just whatever is on hand? I have always wanted to do that! After reading Michael Ruhlman’s new…
Tags: Cook, Michael Ruhlman, ratio, Review
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