Sugar is hygroscopic. This means that it will readily absorb moisture from the air. Sugar clumps when moist, which makes it difficult to use in the kitchen. It’s a good thing that moist sugar doesn’t have to end up in the trash bin because there are ways to easily and effectively dry this saccharine ingredient….
Whether you love creating saccharine masterpieces or doing science experiments in the kitchen, you may be wondering if sugar and fire is a dangerous pair that can put yourself, the ones you love and your home in peril. Technically speaking, table sugar is not flammable. That’s because it won’t catch fire or ignite readily at…
Based on a high school science experiment, it’s no secret that sodium ignites spontaneously when it comes into contact with water. It’s also common knowledge that sodium reacts violently with moisture-containing air. And since salt contains sodium, which is why it’s also known as sodium chloride, you may be wondering if salt is flammable. Salt…
Have you ever had a bunch of sweet potatoes, especially the white ones, turn brown at home? It can be dismaying. Sometimes they start turning brown after you peel them. Here’s how to keep white sweet potatoes from turning brown. Keep raw sweet potatoes in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. If you have already cut…
Cedar planks are a fantastic way to grill your meal. It gives that smokey flavor to your fish or chicken without having to buy a smoker. But after you use it once, can you reuse it again, or do you have to buy a new one each time? It is best practice when using a…
Going gluten free doesn’t mean you have to give up bread. But if you’re looking to make use of your bread machine, you might be wondering which is the best gluten free bread mix to use. As a general rule, every gluten free bread mix is going to yield different results. For a loaf of…
There are many types of food in the world and even more dishes. One of the most iconic is chicken poêlé. Although many are familiar with this mouth-watering entree, some have no idea what this dish is at all. If you are one of these people, you might wonder what chicken poêlé is. A chicken…
Here are a few tidbits of mango minutia: Mangos are the #1 most consumed fruit in the world. Mexico is the leading supplier of mangos to the U.S., and to the rest of the world. From Asia to South America, some 400 varieties of mango exist, widely varying in appearance and flavor. They can be…
Pickles date back forty-five hundred years to Mesopotamia where it is believed cucumbers were first preserved. Cleopatra, a devoted pickle fan, believed they enhanced her beauty. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were pickle fans. America’s namesake, Amerigo Vespucci, hawked pickles in Seville to seafaring ship captains to help fight the sickness known as scurvy….
Ingredients Marinade: 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tuna steaks, at least 3/4″ thick (1-1/2 to 2 pounds…