Have you ever wanted to cook salmon for dinner only to realize that you haven’t defrosted your fish yet? I have, so I know it’s not always easy to wait for it to completely thaw out. Cooking frozen salmon may ruin its flavor and texture, so you should avoid doing this as much as possible. Instead, […]
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Are you hosting an outdoor party this weekend? Aside from the usual favorites like grilled hamburgers and tenderloin pork, pulled pork has become a staple in many cookouts and other events. And why not? Cooked correctly, pulled pork comes out tender, tangy, and melts nicely in your mouth. Whatever way you want to serve it, pulled […]
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I love cream cheese on bagels and crackers, and I admit that sometimes I horde packs of it whenever I make a supermarket run. Whenever I find myself with more cream cheese than I immediately need, I always make it a point to store them properly so that I don’t find myself with packs of spoiled […]
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Do you use store-brought frosting for your homemade cupcakes? While many serious bakers prefer to make their own frosting from scratch, I usually just buy frosting from the supermarket so I can concentrate on baking the cupcakes instead. However, most store-brought frosting lacks the right consistency and flavor that I want. To address this, I looked […]
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I used to be intimidated by fresh pineapples because I didn’t know how to pick the right one. I kept asking my friends who were experts in fruits, “How do you know when a pineapple is ripe?” Thankfully, they were kind enough to give me useful tips on how to choose a ripe pineapple. When I […]
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Whether you’re a seafood fan or not, you can’t deny that a well-cooked lobster is a joy to eat. I believe that fresh, juicy lobster meat is the most delicious version, so it’s usually best to cook one alive. But how exactly do you cook a live lobster? Some people may be squeamish and think that […]
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Flour is one of the main ingredients for breads and other baked goods. If you’re a serious baker, there is a big chance that you have encountered more than one type of flour. You might have also found yourself wondering if the flour in your pantry has gone bad or not. I know from personal experience […]
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Do you know what a trip tip is? It’s one of the most popular cuts of beef sold in the market today. Cooks and chefs love using it for steaks because of its full-bodied flavor and low-fat content. However, despite its popularity, it is also one of the trickier meats to grill. Cutting it the […]
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I love baking cupcakes and I take a special interest in topping them with different frosting designs and flavors. If you’re a baker like me, there’s a big chance that you’ve encountered a batch of runny frosting before. Thin frosting is very hard to add on cupcakes because they tend to fall off or not […]
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Have you ever eaten cooked chicken and wondered why it tasted funny? Chances were that you’d eaten food that was either spoiled or nearly spoiled. Eating spoiled food exposes you to harmful bacteria that can cause a wide array of illnesses. Unfortunately, cooked chicken doesn’t always have indicators to show if it’s still edible or not. So […]
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