Tag: lessons
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Kitchen timers and why you need them
Kitchen timers will change the way you cook Kitchen timers are the key to making things perfect. I find it oddly uncommon for people use timers when they are cooking at home. These things are small elements that can change everything when it comes to cooking. And it is the tools that we use in…
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Corn Stock: Use those leftovers!
A corn stock is a great base for summer recipes. And it’s vegan too! All it takes is water, salt, and leftover corn cobs for this summer flavored stock. Many uses of corn stock A good corn stock adds an extra punch of corn into your favorite corn based recipes. Want that polenta to have…
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Norwegian Independence Day
The History of Norwegian Independence Day Norwegian Independence day is celebrated every May 17 in Norway. The constitution day, also known as Syttende Mai, is an official public holiday celebrating the signing of the Norwegian Constitution in 1814. Passing in a unanimous vote, it was then signed the following day on may 17 of that…
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You need to buy an oven thermometer now
And it will change the way you look at your oven So I was having a conversation with my mom the other day and she said that i should talk about on this on here. She mentioned her frustrations with the accuracy with ovens and how they never quite get the temperature she needs to…
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Never forget acid (not that acid)
Why acid matters Acid is a key component when it comes to cooking things right. It helps bring all of the flavors together and balance them. It is of course not the only thing needed as balance needs at least two things to be, well… balanced. More often than not when a dish doesn’t taste…