Have you ever had bitter cucumbers? If yes, then you probably know how bad they taste. Bitter cucumbers are usually caused by overripe or damaged fruits. The same thing happens to other vegetables too. This article provides some tips on how to fix them. There are various types of cucumbers, such as pickling cucumbers, slicing …
Are you looking for ways to reheat bulgur wheat without tossing out those grains at dinner time? Well, then, you’ve come to the right place! Bulgur wheat (also spelled bulghur or bulgar) is a type of whole grain from ancient times that has become widely popularized thanks to its versatility. It looks like couscous but …
When baking, some recipes call for flour or starch. Which should I choose? Why are they two very different things? In cooking, we often refer to flours as starches. Starch is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods such as potatoes and corn (among other types). Starches are typically composed of long chains of …
Dragon fruit skin looks pretty weird. But it’s actually very nutritious. Dragon fruit skin contains lots and lots of antioxidants and vitamin As. Dragon fruits come in a variety of colours, sizes, shapes, and flavours. They’re often used in Asian cuisine because they look like tiny pineapples. And they taste delicious. If you want to …
Roti is one of those foods that are eaten throughout India and is often served along with Indian food. You’ll find it in most restaurants serving Indian cuisine and even some fast food places like McDonald’s. One thing I’ve noticed though is that people don’t really reheat roti very well. This is usually because they …
We’ve all had those moments where our cake turns out too moist or too dry. The problem usually happens when baking cakes at home because oven temperatures vary considerably from stove top to countertop. While there’s no way to completely eliminate these variations, you can minimize them to ensure perfect baked goods every time. Baking …
