Food

Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out, our tips and tricks can help you make the most of your time in the kitchen. From techniques for perfecting your knife skills to creative ideas for using up leftovers, we’ve got you covered.

Are coffee beans the same as cocoa beans?

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Are coffee and cocoa the same plant? Yes, the beans come from a different plant, but they serve quite a similar purpose: coffee and cacao should stimulate. We talk about those alkaloids, caffeine for coffee and theobromine for cacao. Can you use cacao beans like ...

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How to make natto at home?

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Can you make natto without starter? Technically, you can. But, the hardest part to make natto beans at home is the temperature control and management. So, I highly recommend using an instant pot with a Yogurt maker. Moreover, you can skip rehydrating soybeans for 18 ...

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How to roast chestnuts in microwave?

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How do you shell chestnuts in the microwave? Place the nuts in a single layer in a glass baking dish, cover with waxed paper, and microwave on High for about 6 minutes, until the shells begin to peel back. While the nuts are still warm, ...

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How to bake in gas oven?

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Is it harder to bake in a gas oven? Because the heating is not as even as electric, it can sometimes take things a little bit longer to bake. And because the heat can be more humid than an electric oven which is a dry ...

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How to clean the ooni pizza stone?

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How To Clean Ooni Pizza Stones Allow your pizza stone to cool. Remove the stone from your oven. Use the scraper side of this pizza stone brush to remove burnt-on food. Use the stiff brush to sweep away crumbs and flour using a circular motion. ...

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How do edible cake toppers work?

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How do you apply edible cake toppers? DO NOT WET THE TOPPER- this may cause the colours in the image to run. Hold the topper gently and place the middle onto the cake first, then smooth it out to the edges with the palm of ...

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What to do with mushy pickles?

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Is it okay to eat mushy pickles? If the pickles are soft, they are spoiled from the yeast fermentation. Don’t use them. Using too weak a salt brine or vinegar solution may cause soft or slippery pickles, as can using moldy garlic or storing the ...

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Can jars touch in pressure canner?

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Can jars touch the sides of a pressure canner? Processing in a Boiling Water Bath Canner The canner must have a rack and a tight-fitting lid. The rack keeps jars from touching the bottom of the canner and allows for water to circulate under jars. ...

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When does meat stop absorbing smoke?

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How long will meat take smoke? Smoking can take anywhere between 6 hours for lean cuts and 24 hours for briskets depending on the cut, type, thickness, and weight of the meat. Different temperatures, and the quality of your smoker all play a major role ...

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