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Creative Uses of Soy Sauce Beyond the Wok

Did you know soy sauce can be used to create a butterscotch ice-cream flavor or bring sweetness in homemade muffins? Surprised? Yes, soy sauce uses are far more ranging than just Chinese takeout. Packed with a jaw-dropping “umami’ flavor, this can be a secret ingredient to your delicacies as it helps to enhance flavor […]

11 Common Mistakes You Commit With Mashed Potatoes

Po-TAY-to or po-TAH-to, pronunciation doesn’t matter. But when it comes to pillow-white, creamy mashed potatoes, lumps, gluey, too bland and too cold are the most unacceptable words. While cooking mashed potatoes, many cooks make very common mistakes that result in lackluster spuds and disappointments around the dining table. Stay relaxed! We have collected together these […]

How to Make 13 Amazing Summer Drinks To Beat The Heat

What comes to mind when looking for something refreshing to drink in the summer? All time popular summer drinks without whom day cannot properly begin nor end and which you can make at home: Iced Tea, Iced Coffee, and Lemonades!

How To Cut A Garlic Clove Crosswise

A garlic clove is a very useful and delicious ingredient that is used in many different recipes. There are plenty of methods that people use to peel and prepare a head of garlic. Here is how to cut a garlic clove crosswise for roasting.

12 Unusual Vegetables You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Before

learn more about a dozen unusual vegetables that can get you out of the culinary rut.

Refrigerator History: Evolution Of The Fridge Technology

How were perishable goods kept before the advent of the electric refrigerator. Check out this article for a brief refrigerator history.In the modern area, a kitchen without a refrigerator is nearly unimaginable. Fridges have become so familiar that it’s even common to see miniature versions in offices, garages, and even dorm rooms.

How to Cook Canned Black Beans

Black beans are a great-tasting, healthy addition to any meal. They can be served either as a standalone side or as part of a dish. However, do you really know how to cook canned black beans? Most people sell themselves short when it comes to cooking their beans. Too many people think cooking black beans […]

How Long Mushrooms Last And How To Increase Their Shelf Life

How Long Do Mushrooms Last after purchase? When I go grocery shopping, I like to plan out many meals in advance. When you do this, you can stock up on many different items. I understand that the self-life of many of these items can be a concern when buying in advance. Mushrooms are one healthy […]

Best Electric Can Opener

Looking for the best electric can opener? Let our buyers guide and review list show you the models on the market that will best suit your needs and make opening cans a breeze. Kitchens across the United States are full of gadgets big and small, some useful and others not so much. While they all […]

Important Instant Pot Cooking Times for You to Be Aware Of

An Instant Pot, which refers to a specific, popular brand of pressure cooker with models available in a range of sizes and styles, has become a go-to kitchen gadget in many households today. The primary key to cooking food perfectly in an Instant Pot is to cook each item for the right amount of time […]

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