Oil. We use it to pan-fry, deep-fry, for flavoring, and to drizzle on salads. But did you know that different oils have different properties that make some better than others for different purposes? The country’s health boom also means there are lots of different oils on the market that most of us have never heard […]
FAQ
Can You Microwave Styrofoam?
A question often asked, but not always easy to answer. Safety depends on use, and following guidelines for the safe use of styrofoam is necessary to ensure safety. So let’s start with a little background. What is a microwave oven and how does it work? Microwave ovens work by heating the water molecules in food. […]
How Much Juice is There in One Lemon?
“Add the juice of one lemon”. An ingredient description that comes up frequently in cookbooks and recipes. Sounds simple enough, no? Well, yes, if you are squeezing fresh lemons. But what about all the variation in size among lemons? They can be supersized, or quite small. So how do you know how much of […]
How Many Tablespoons Are There In A Stick of Butter?
There are 8 tablespoons in one stick of butter. That means that ½ a stick of butter contains 4 tablespoons, and ¼ of a stick of butter will be 2 tablespoons. And, incredibly, ⅛ a stick of butter is …(drumroll please) 1 Tablespoon. Not hard at all! So why is it so hard to remember? […]
How To Choose The Best Coffee Beans For Latte
The Turks have the proverb that says “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love,” but not all of us enjoy that harsh wake-up kick of a cup of black coffee. Sometimes it is enough to have one cup of black coffee and move on to something milder. In that […]
How To Make An Americano Coffee
Americano – it’s like an espresso for those who don’t like short, hard-hitting coffee. The creation of this beverage allegedly happened during WW2, when the American soldiers who were stationed in Italy found the Italian coffee to be a bit too strong. Nowadays, with all the modern gear available (did you discover single-serve brewers yet?), preparing […]
Why Do People Drink Coffee – Top 10 Reasons
Undoubtedly coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide. The vast majority of people start their days with a cup of coffee. One must ask himself why do people drink coffee so much. Why is it so popular and what’s so special about it? We made a list of the top 10 reasons why people […]
How To Use Beer Salt – The Brewer’s Answer
We all know that salt is the best friend of food. It turns out that the same is true for beer. Technically, all salts are chemically equal in their makeup of sodium chloride, but there are differences between artisan varieties and the table salt we all grew up with. Table salt is usually mined from salt […]
Who Makes Kirkland Scotch? The Secret Unveiled
As soon as the Kirkland brand releases a single malt Scotch whiskey, people start to talk. Why? Well, everyone wonders which distillery made it, as that information is almost always kept as a secret. The thing that intrigues the people the most is how the price can be that low considering that it is usually […]
What Can You Do With Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk? All You Need To Know
Do you love Carnation sweetened condensed milk, but don’t know what to do with it? Then you have come to the right place, as I’ll be showing you several options on how to maximize the taste of Carnation condensed milk. Just like you, I can’t get enough of its milky, sweet taste. At first, I thought […]