Pantry Raid: How to Cook Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi, the slightly odd root vegetable born of the cabbage family is something that you probably haven't ever tried. And I only say that because it's not your typical grocery store fare. But, the rubbery stems that resemble broccoli stems can be chopped off...
What is White Chocolate?
First thing's first: is white chocolate really chocolate? The answer is, no, not technically. In order for chocolate to be chocolate, it needs to include cocoa solids, and white chocolate has none. It does, however, have cocoa butter (which I guess is close enough to...
Artichoke Heart Recipes – With Peas and Asparagus
When spring springs it becomes an exiting time on the produce aisle. We can put aside the root vegetables that have been sustaining us through all of our hearty winter meals and get exited about fresh peas and asparagus. Then there are the artichokes (technically available year round, but the heavy season is spring). When was the last time you bought a fresh artichoke? I think artichoke is latin for “what exactly do I do with that?”
Here’s What Happens When You Merge a Skillet with Technology
Smart technology is permeating every inch of our lives, from thermostats that analyze our temperature preferences and configure the inside temperature to smart locks that open with the press of a button on our smartphones. Nothing is immune from the advancements of...
Pantry Raid: How To Peel An Artichoke
Fun fact: the artichoke is the only type of thistle you can eat. In fact, everyone should eat more artichokes as they’re delicious – especially when you mix them up with spinach and turn it into a hot dip (a la spinach artichoke). One thing that keeps a lot of people from buying more fresh artichokes is that they can be a little intimidating. And for good reason. Visually, they resemble tiny little bushes. And their “petals” that cover the interior portion of the artichoke are tough and hard to peel off, so it’s no surprise that most people opt out of grabbing an artichoke or two at the store. But this is big mistake, because artichoke is absolutely delicious and pretty healthy to boot.
Pantry Raid: What is a Rolling Boil?
If you thought heating water on a stovetop was as simple as it sounds, you were wrong. No, it's true. There are levels of heating water, and it's a little more complex than you might think. Heating water results in a boil, but what you may not know is that there are...
Big Ginger – A Simple Granola Recipe
Granola transcends the phrase Do whatever the F@*%k you want. Pardon my French, but it is true. And not in the Urban Dictionary way which states the phrase is used during argument between couples in a half-threatening manner to imply that if you do do it there will be consequences but rather in a way that you can do whatever the F@*%k you want and a great granola will be made.
Sphere Your Foods: Why Experimenting with Food Presentation is fun
We spent a whole week last year talking about the Kitchen of the Future and what that might look like, from high-tech kitchen appliances to new-fangled clothing that helps wick away heat when you're moving and shaking in the kitchen. But this little device that we...
How To Make Granola
One of my favorite things to have around the house for snacking, an impromptu meal, or just as a garnish for another dish is granola. It also goes perfectly with yogurt (find out how to make yogurt here). Granola is basically a cold cereal made out of rolled oats and...
Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
It's almost a cliche - the image of a person weeping while chopping an onion. Unfortunately, it's also true. Well, maybe not the sobbing part, but onions do stimulate the tear glands and can make people get the sniffles when they're prepping ingredients for their...
