Reductions: Proving Less is More

    Any liquid can be reduced just by heating it - but why would you want to do that? The answer comes back to two of our old friends, flavor and consistency (texture). By reducing any flavored liquid you intensify its flavor and at the same time thicken it. You can continue this process until what you have left is a syrup if it contains sugar, or a sauce if it does not. This is one of the most important tools in the kitchen, believe it or not, because a great sauce can rescue an indifferent meal. And literally ANY liquid can be reduced. A few uses Wine is frequently used in cooking, both as a marinade and as an addition to sauces for meat. There are some problems with it though, one of which is that you need a really good wine and quite a lot of it to produce a reasonable sauce for, say, six... Continue reading this article »

Equipments & Furniture

Arming Your Kitchen With Basic Cooking Utensils

There’s no doubt that having the right tools for the job makes any task easier, and there’s no better place to illustrate this than in the kitchen, where having the right cooking utensils can be the difference between creating good meals and... Read more »

Different Types of Barbecue Grills

When summer is around the corner and the steaks are ready to grill, the only problem is that you don’t know exactly what type of barbeque grill to buy. There are many questions that need to be asked when buying a grill. Things such as cost, ease... Read more »

Seasoning An Oven

Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ?seasoning?. Seasoning is simply the procedure of baking oil into the oven’s pores, and on top of... Read more »

Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better tasting food. There is a saying in the restaurant business;... Read more »

Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board

Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving on wood cutting boards. However, plastic cutting boards are less porous than wood, making it less likely to harbor bacteria over a long period of time, but only if it is immediately cleaned.... Read more »

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Health & Safety

10 Mind-Easing Ways To Make Sure Your Childs Bag Lunch Is Safe

Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime. Why? Harmful... Read more »


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Materials & Ingridients

Shiitake Mushroom

Shiitake mushrooms were originally cultivated on natural oak logs and only grown in Japan, but are now available domestically. These mushrooms are large, black-brown, and have an earthy rich flavor. This... Read more »


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Steps & Procedures

Prime Rib Cooking Times

As you look over a couple of prime rib recipes you’ll notice a wide range of prime rib cooking times. Some recipes call for a cooking time of one hour and some recipes say that the roast should be... Read more »


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Terms & Glossaries

What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?

Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found in wheat flour that gives bread its structure, strength, and texture. Without these marvelous little proteins, bread would not be bread. It also explains... Read more »


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General Tips & Info

10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!

Okay, you’ve either gotten married or are planning to pretty soon. Congratulations! I’m sure you’re aware that this means you will be responsible for at least half the meals you and your... Read more »


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