The easy essentials you need prior to taking on any recipe, whether simple or high falutin’, that calls for the centuries-old staple ingredient, salt cod.
What’s the Difference Among Flours?
In case you’ve ever wondered if you can cut corners and swap one type of flour for another, here’s your answer.
What’s a Smoke Point? (And Why is it Important in Cooking?)
Sometimes things aren’t quite as simple as we’d like. So we delve into the science behind the smoke point of oils and help you translate this to your kitchen.
What’s the Difference Between Yeasts?
Been confused about what the difference is between various types of yeast and if you can swap them out for one another? Wonder no more.
What is Spatchcocking?
Spatchcocking, or butterflying, a whole chicken ensures your hen cooks remarkably quickly and sigh-inducingly evenly. And it’s a cinch to do at home.
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
We’re hearing the same question over and over and over again. How do I a make sourdough starter? (That is, a homemade bread starter that requires no commercial yeast.) Here’s how in simple, easy steps.
What’s the Difference Between Natural and Dutch Process Cocoa Powder?
Because c’mon, we’ve all wondered whether it really makes a difference what kind of cocoa powder we use. [Spoiler alert: It does. But not always.]
How to Defrost Meat Safely
Ever wonder what’s the safest and best-est way to thaw frozen meat? Here’s your answer—with options for when you’re in a hurry and when you’re not.
How to Make Homemade Dish Soap
This natural alternative to overpriced, chemical-laden liquid dish soap is inexpensive, effective, and gentle on hands. Doesn’t get much more practical than that.
Hangover Cures from the World Over
Hangover cures are on everyone’s mind the day after celebrations, like New Year’s Eve. Discover hangover cures and myths from around the world.