With summer in full swing, sometimes we just can’t be bothered to have a full hearty meal — it’s just too hot! However, while a sad bit of lettuce, a cold hard-boiled egg, and a bag of crisps may be nostalgic of childhood heatwaves — is not really the thing we’re craving, to say the […]
How to Make and Use a Bain Marie
A bainmarie is a French cooking term that refers to a double boiler. A bainmarie is typically used for cooking delicate foods, such as eggs and sauces, that requires gentle heat. To make a bain marie, you will need two saucepans of different sizes. The smaller saucepan should fit snugly inside the larger saucepan. Fill […]
Are Cold Brew Beans Different from Regular Coffee Beans?
To keep it short and sweet: no, cold brew coffee beans are not different. If you have a favorite blend you use to brew espresso, you can likely use it to make a cold brew as well. That said, there are several key factors to keep in mind that play a part in setting the […]
Different Types of Fructose Intolerance and How to Manage Them
What happens when taking a fruit smoothie does not work as well as you thought? Fructose is a sugar naturally found in honey, fruits, and vegetables. This makes it almost impossible for one to avoid it. However, once you notice that your body is intolerant to fructose, you must go out of your way to […]
What Is The Difference Between Cream Soda And Root Beer?
It’s always summer when you’re a red cream soda drinker. These sweet, refreshing, and fizzy soft drinks are the quintessential summer drinks. They’re a whole lot of fun to drink on a hot day, but you have to be careful not to drink too much and become dehydrated. The following blog will explore how red […]
How To Season A Wok
A wok is a great tool for cooking Asian cuisine – or indeed, cooking any meal with plenty of ingredients. It’s a deep pan with high walls, meaning that there’s less chance of spillage and you won’t have to use as much oil. If you’re looking through woks to buy, or if you’ve just purchased […]