Making sourdough bread is a labor of love — a multi-step process that builds rich flavor through the fermentation of wild yeast interacting with the proteins of flour. Few things beat the satisfaction of turning a few simple ingredients into…
Although the trend of making fresh-baked sourdough bread took off years ago, we’re still just as in love with the process as ever. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for our gluten-free friends to enjoy the same tangy, airy bread. Gluten is integral…
Sure, you can use store-bought frosting right out of the container to finish off cakes and cupcakes but you’re already using a pre-made ingredient. So why not put a bit more effort into elevating the tub of icing to give…
Whether it’s a savory cheese soufflé or famously jiggly Japanese pancakes, whipped egg whites are the source of the light, fluffy texture of a wide range of dishes. Beating egg whites introduces air bubbles that interact with their proteins to create…
When autumn rolls around, you may notice trees in your neighborhood showing off fruits of the season with clusters of colorful, miniature-sized apples. With this bounty in abundance, you might wonder if those small crab apples are fair game for…
Clams and mussels are two popular bivalves that can be used in a variety of dishes that aren’t very complicated to prepare. We’re thinking about steamed mussels in a white wine sauce, raw clams on the half shell with tangy…
At some point in your culinary education, you probably heard that you should never wash mushrooms. They’re porous, so they absorb too much moisture and become mushy, the theory goes. But then you see something like Julia Child washing ‘shrooms…
Even if you don’t have a dream budget, there’s an option for you If you have started to notice that seemingly every single food blogger has a kitchen with a white marble countertop, you’re not alone. After years of…
The ingredients in your pantry and kitchen can be used for more than just whipping up delicious meals. Hiding in your cupboards is an arsenal of non-toxic, yet efficient cleaning ingredients you can combine to make your own all-purpose cleaner.…
The truth about cast iron pans is that most of the slightly intimidating rules about handling them properly are all concerned with preserving the seasoning layer above all else. You should never soak an unrusted cast iron skillet or use…