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Bicarbonate of Soda and Baking Powder Are Both Raising Agents
Back to basic skills which are the backbone for baking we have to remember baking is also a science and if we don't understand whats happening it can all go wrong. A question I often get asked when I am demonstrating is "are bicarbonates of soda and baking powder the same?"
By David Greenwood-Haigh7 years ago in Feast
Food Services You Need to Try
Even if you're a huge fan of cooking, enjoying good meals in this fast-paced world isn't always easy. There are times where planning out family meals can become too hectic or filled with too many options. Sometimes, it's too hard to actually squeeze in time to run to the grocery story and do all the planning. Other times, trying to order lunch at the office turns difficult because you simply don't know what restaurants are around you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Feast
What Do Cocoa Percentages Tell Us?
As a chocolatier and chocolate expert I get asked a lot about working with chocolate, especially chocolate with a high cocoa percentage. Once upon a time chocolate bars didn’t mention the percentage, but now most chocolate bar labels, recipes and even many restaurant menus proudly declare the amount of cocoa present, be it 55% milk chocolate, 70%, 85%, or more. What does all of this mean, and how does the amount of cocoa used vary between white milk, dark chocolate, and all of those other types?
By David Greenwood-Haigh7 years ago in Feast
Easy Cookbooks for Kids
For kids, good food can be magical—so that makes the cookbook an eldritch tome of untold power. Parents can prepare tons of dishes for their kids to make them smile, make them happy, but, after awhile, kids may want to learn how to make those foods themselves. They may watch you in the kitchen, creating something amazing, and say "I want to do that." Or, perhaps, you want your child to learn the safest way to work in the kitchen early in life. Or you want a new family bonding project! Whatever the case, finding the right cookbook to inspire your kids in the kitchen can be hard, so here are some books guaranteed to turn your kids into a little culinary master.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Feast
Food Brands Owned by Monsanto
There is an alarming percentage of food brands owned by Monsanto. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Monsanto Company has maintained a large presence in the industrialization of agriculture. As time has passed, we’ve seen that this corporation has done far more harm than good. From incorporating artificial additives to genetically modifying organisms, Monsanto has smeared their name on the world’s agricultural landscape. You’ll learn the food brands owned by Monsanto, and you’ll see why this is the last time you buy from them again.
By Addison Lewis7 years ago in Feast
High Tech Kitchen Appliances You Need to Cook With
Go ahead: continue to ask Siri how long you are supposed to cook a rib-eye steak for. After all, the internet usually has the answer to all of your kitchen queries. But consider all the variables that go into perfecting a dish: weight, temperature, time, personal preference. The fact is, no matter how comprehensive the instructions, it's all about the execution.
By James Porterson7 years ago in Feast
Best Holiday Coffee Brands
The holiday season brings with it delicious food, great times with family and friends, and some of the best holiday coffee brands and flavors of the year. There is nothing like a warm cup of coffee to compliment a holiday feast. Many coffee producers offer a new line of coffee flavors with each holiday.
By Lindsay Parks8 years ago in Feast