Bénédictine liqueur came about by the efforts of a 16th-century benedictine monk Dom Bernado Vincelli and the Abbey of Fécamp of Normandy, France. These fine men worked for years with an assortment of local herbs and oriental spices to obtain the perfect taste. They later sweetened this spirit with honey. Thus, benedictine liqueur history is…
Waxed paper is a multi-purpose kitchen necessity. Oftentimes we have to roll it out before kneading bread to prevent a mess. I also use waxed paper to store leftover food and line the pan for non-bake foods or other surfaces. Owing to its versatility, make sure your waxed paper supply is never depleted. However, things…
The health-conscious community is becoming more cautious about what they put in their food, from spices and sweeteners to flours to binders. As a result, the use of healthful foods is observing a rise; this is why in recent years, psyllium husk powder has gained worldwide acclaim, especially among the gluten-free community and those with…
No one who cooks wants to deal with an empty jar of ingredients, from professionals to amateur chefs to laypeople. Usually, the meal is midway into cooking, and one doesn’t have enough time to visit the grocery store, or the ingredients just available nearby. It is in times like these; food substitutions come in handy….
Orange juice is a staple in households around the world. Freshly squeezed oranges with eggs sunny side up are the perfect way to start your day. Packed with vitamin C, it protects the body from pollutants in the air, harmful Ultraviolet rays, and dangerous environmental contaminants like cigarette smoke, etc. But orange juice is more…
We are all tired of chopping onions and shedding tears over the cutting board, right? Well, fret not, as behind every dilemma lies a viable solution. With onion powder, this trial is a thing of the past. It not only gets the job done flawlessly but also provides an unbeatable quality of convenience. And if…
Mustard is a great way to diversify the flavor profile of your dish. It is tangy, peppery, and full of bite. But not everyone is accepting of this otherworldly condiment. Maybe it is its taste, an allergy, or unavailability. Whatever it is, with the proper substitutes, you never have to cut it entirely out of…
As the Mexican phrase goes: Sin maíz, no hay país (Without corn, there is no country), you can’t talk about Mexican food without naming Masa Harina. Literally “dough flour” in Spanish, Masa Harina forms a cornerstone in Latin American cuisine. Yet, despite it being big in Latin America, you rarely find it in markets worldwide….
Cloves are a beloved spice used in both sweet and savory dishes. They are famous in cuisines all around the world. In Indian foods, cloves are a must in most recipes. However, drift to the west, and cloves are only in the limelight during the fall and winter festivals. Although, this doesn’t undermine the year-round…
Green onions are an all-rounder kind of ingredient. It goes well with any recipe. Tacos, rice, egg, or potato, you can always spice up the dish with a generous toss of green onions. These onions are refreshing to the eyes and palette. Moreover, they go easy on the eye tearing part. These qualities, along with…
