Tips for baking better bread
One of the most enticing aromas to come out of a kitchen is the scent of freshly baked bread. Even though few things beat a loaf of homemade bread, many people don't bake it frequently. They may be intimidated by the…
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Vintage menus show how much differently we eat now
While it might seem like humans have been eating the same kinds of foods for hundreds of years, a quick scan of an online menu archive located at the New York Public Library will dispell such notions. Seeing the items…
The rich history of butter
Butter forms the foundation of most pastries, cookies, and cakes, and it is indispensible in many savory dishes as well. A recently published book about the ubiquitous dairy product dives into its 10,000 year history,…
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Chef Jeremy Lee expounds on his favorite cookbooks
There are cookbooks and then there are cookbooks. The former operate as an instructional manual, providing the outline you need to make a particular dish. The latter, on the other hand, transport you through time and…
Celebrate National Margarita Day
Today is National Margarita Day in the US, and we welcome those outside our borders to celebrate the day with us. Margaritas have a long and interesting history. While theories of its origins abound, it isn't likely…
A ban on pineapple pizza? Not quite
Opinions on what does not belong on a pizza can be quite strong. Last week, Iceland's President, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, landed in hot water after expressing a disdain for pineapple on pizza in an Q&A session with school…
A cooking club celebrates its 20th anniversary
When you find a great group of friends, the relationships can last a lifetime. The only thing better than finding lifelong friends is finding them through food. That's what happened to a group of women in Montreal,…
Use your thermometer for more than meat
Most cooks have a meat thermometer and many of us are equipped with an instant-read version like the Thermapen. It's essential for taking the temperature of steaks, chicken, and other meats to ensure food safety and…
Freda DeKnight, a 'Titan of African-American Cuisine'
As the recent movie 'Hidden Figures' demonstrates, African-American women have contributed greatly to the United States' success without getting much recognition for it and despite being unfairly treated. This is the…
Olive oil prices skyrocket
It might be a good idea to stock up on olive oil. According to reports, supplies of the popular substance are dwindling and the price has skyrocketed due to several devastating weather events. Hot and humid weather in…
Have vanilla, will travel
Pichet Ong has carved out a reputation as a world-class pastry chef known for combining French technique with Asian ingredients. He's written a cookbook, The Sweet Spot: Asian-Inspired Desserts, and has appeared on Top…
Is Prue Leith coming to the GBBO?
Rumors are swirling that restaurateur, and cookery-school founder Prue Leith may be in the running to replace Mary Berry on the new GBBO. No one has confirmed this rumor, but many people agree that she is amply…