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Baking science
The more you try to change a recipe, the more you understand how much science is involved. I often find myself googling random things to see if I can adapt a recipe a certain way, then I forget the information I just learned and repeat the cycle over and over. I have collected the following…
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Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez
Review This book has everything you need to bake the most common American desserts. From brownies to cake to tarts, there is a recipe and explanation for anything you might think of for a holiday gathering or night in with friends. Not only that, but the recipes are modernly portioned so you don’t have to…
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Storing fresh food in the fridge
It took me a long time to understand the fact that storing foods a certain way in the fridge could extend their freshness for longer. From my experience, a lot of foods can be put in a plastic airtight bag and stored in the crisper drawer,. However, not all foods thrive like that. Below are…
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Roux
I came across a roux for the first time when I watched a family friend make gumbo. Now that I have made gumbo myself, that brief experience has come in handy. I was curious how else a roux could be used, so I did a little research. Here’s what I found, as well as what…
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Health foods I’ve tried that I wouldn’t buy again
Along my journey to eat healthier, there are a number of foods I tried to incorporate into my diet that did not get added, for whatever reason. Below, I have listed some of those foods, along with a note about why I don’t plan on using them in my kitchen anytime soon. Puffed rice (homemade)…
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Soaking and cooking beans
Beans are a staple around the world. There are so many different types, but they are all similar in some ways. The way they are prepared plays a big part in how enjoyable they are to eat. They have a bad reputation, mainly of causing digestive discomfort. Below, I’ve detailed the process I use to…
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The 3 S’s
There are 3 s’s associated with pretreating grains and legumes: soaking, sprouting, and souring. Over the past few years, I have experimented with these methods, and have learned a lot. In this post, I’ve given an overview of the process and benefits of each method, and my experiences with them over time. Soaking Depending on…