Hennessy punch, also known as Hennessy sunset punch is an alcoholic beverage with caramel tones that are perfect for your summer barbeque get-togethers. Cocktail and punch making at home sounds far more complicated than it is. In order to get your beverage just right, you will need to follow a reliable recipe and detailed method. […]
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How to tell if a Sweet Potato is Bad – A Guide
Ah, sweet potatoes, a favorite fall vegetable. And come Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes feature in delicious casseroles, or are baked and stuffed, mashed or roasted, or become part of hearty salads. Sweet potatoes are so tasty, and so versatile, that it’s easy to grab a big bagful and then find yourself with too many. Here we’ll […]
The Best Subtitutes for Cornstarch & Why They Work
Cornstarch has so many uses in the kitchen and can seem like an essential ingredient to get the thickness or special texture you want in a dish or to stabilize foods in some of your favorite recipes. But is it healthy? The truth about cornstarch may make you want to find alternatives. Cornstarch is like […]
Milk Shake vs. Malt: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference and which is better? Well, we think it is really a matter of taste. A malted milkshake is simply a milkshake, with added malted milk powder for flavor. So if you like the slightly burned marshmallow, the caramelly taste of milk, you will enjoy a malted milkshake, as long as your […]
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? […]
Make Quick Margaritas with the Best Margarita Mix
Margarita mix is such a fun and easy way to please your guests at your next party. Of course, a purist will mix their own. There’s an easy way to make margaritas, but if you are looking for the quickest and easiest solution, try one of these excellent ready-made bottles. Just mix in your favorite […]
Cornstarch Replacement
Cornflour has multiple uses in the kitchen, and surely is an essential ingredient in some of your favorite recipes. Some of the benefits of this versatile substance are: getting that thickness or special texture and stabilizing food. But perhaps you have wondered about the healthfulness of cornflour? I have. A friend recently brought over tiny […]
Cream of Tartar Substitutes & How to Use Them
Cream of tartar: the magical and mysterious ingredient in many cookbooks. I remember my mother always having this in her pantry, although, for many years, I didn’t know why, or what it was for. It was inscrutable and no one knew exactly what it was. A condiment? A sauce? Actually, Cream of tartar is a […]
12 Tricks to Make Your Smoothie Creamy and Thick All The Time
A glass of smoothie is packed with a lot of vitamins and minerals. However, the best smoothies are those possessing a creamy and thick ice cream-like consistency. Smoothies generally make your stomach full for longer periods of time, so you don’t have to worry about craving for snacks or sweets. Anyone here planning to go […]
How To Make An Americano Coffee Quickly & Easily
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 automatic pour over […]