Every doctor and nutritionist will tell you to cut fat from your diet. You'll lose weight, lower your risk for heart disease, and even feel less sluggish. Now, if only your tastebuds would agree! Fat carries flavor, and it can be quite difficult to give up butter, steak and ice cream. The trick is to juggle your fat intake, choosing healthier (but relatively tasty) … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Cut Fat from Your Diet (and still keep the flavor!)
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What is Molecular Gastronomy?
Molecular gastronomy is a culinary discipline that involves the scientific application of different processes and methods to culinary arts. Simply put, molecular gastronomy is the merging of both the culinary arts and the culinary sciences. Molecular gastronomy has become quite a popular discipline over the last few years and this has resulted in the growing number of … [Read more...] about What is Molecular Gastronomy?
8 Tips for Taking Care of Non-stick Pans
Non-stick pots and pans are very convenient. They're easy to clean, and—since they don't need that much oil—let you cook healthier meals. However, non-stick pots and pans need a little more 'tender loving care' than, say, a cast-iron pan. They're more prone to warping, and the surface can flake off and get into your food. That's why it's important to take care of your … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Taking Care of Non-stick Pans
10 Secret Ingredients for Perfect Pies
The phrase 'easy as pie' is deceptive. Pies may seem like the simple act of throwing flour and shortening into a pile and mushing it all together, but that's like saying that Mozart just sat in front of the piano and banged the keys. Really good pies are rare. These are the ones that melt in your mouth, and are so good that you want to lick every last crumb from your plate. But … [Read more...] about 10 Secret Ingredients for Perfect Pies
7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken
Chicken—a versatile ingredient that is part of every savvy homemaker's grocery list. It's affordable, easy to cook, and can be served in a myriad of ways. You can fry it, stew it, grill it, or roast it to perfection. You can use a family recipe that's been handed down from generation to generation, or try an exotic dish from a faraway land. In fact, every country, every form of … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Buying Fresh Chicken