The term "molecular gastronomy" is relatively new and has caused much confusion and controversy. Some of the confusion comes from trying to put a modern spin on a much older word. That word is "gastronomy," which, since the 19th century, has described the art of selecting, ...
a few lugs of olive oil (vegetable oil if you wish to be more authentic) After whizzing for a few minutes, it ended up as a very aromatic yellowish paste. Next step was to fry off about four tablespoons of this – use as much or as little as you like, but it’s so delicious I...
I’ve used both dried porcini and the frozen fresh variety, but the frozen seemed to have only about as much flavour as a good fresh mushroom, whereas the dried really pack a punch (if you are very keen, there’s a long discussion about the comparative flavourshere). The way to use t...
Too much water = soggy rice. Too little water = dry rice. Just right water = just right rice. The ratio: 1-1/2 cups raw rice: 2-1/4 cups water How to cook rice in the microwave To cook rice in the microwave, you’ll start with a microwave-safe container, raw rice (like ...
most the time, if a cook is a sloppy cook, then not so much. When I cook, other than after dinner dishes, eaten on, and used for dishing up food, everything else has been cleaned as I go, or already in dishwasher. Except for holiday meals, it is: Prep. Throw in oven, or ...
On my last stove, I drowned my burners a few times. They did eventually work again once they dried out, but you don’t want to risk getting too much water into any computerized parts of your stove. I know I don’t! Just slightly damp is best. ...
Now, I wouldn’t go through this process every single time I empty a tub of butter spread BUT you could save them up and do several of them at a time. Throw them in the dishwasher and BOOM! You’re done. These can now be used for leftovers, for planting seeds for your garden, fo...
Shopping and stocking up has taken on a whole new meaning during the pandemic, for us too. I can’t safely go to the store as often as I used to and there isn’t as much on the shelves when I do. I have to be strategic; I need a system. And of course I’ve amassed a lot...
In the first five years, his tastes truly shifted, and he nowenjoys real food, sauteed vegetables, simple soups, etc. much more than he did previously. I didn’t have to be nearly as careful to serve “the normal” after a while, because we had a new normal…and it was delicious. ...
However, the reality is that because of the liberal return policy, you could conceivably return it at regular price and re-purchase at the sale price. This creates a hassle for everyone and could create havoc in vendor relations. Costco would much rather offer an adjustment. ...