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Smoking fish is a popular culinary technique that adds flavor and preservation to fish. Traditionally, salt has been a primary ingredient in fish smoking to enhance flavor and to help preserve the fish. However, some people may be wondering whether it’s possible to smoke fish without salt. The short answer is yes, you can smoke … Read more
Flour is a staple ingredient used in countless recipes around the world. Whether it’s baking bread, making pasta, or creating cakes, flour is a versatile ingredient that is essential in any kitchen. While it’s easy to buy flour from your local grocery store, making your own flour at home can be a fun and rewarding … Read more
In recent years, more and more people have become interested in grinding their own flour at home. This trend has been driven by a desire for healthier, fresher ingredients, as well as concerns about the environmental impact of commercial food production. But is it really cheaper to grind your own flour, or is it just … Read more
If you’ve ever been to a restaurant that serves baked potatoes, you may have wondered how they manage to cook them so quickly. After all, baking a potato in your oven at home can take up to an hour, whereas restaurants seem to have them ready in just a fraction of that time. So, how … Read more
Potatoes are a staple food in many households and are commonly used in a variety of recipes, including fried dishes. However, some people believe that soaking potatoes in salt water before frying them can improve their taste and texture. So, should you soak potatoes in salt water before frying them? Let’s take a closer look. … Read more
Homemade buttermilk is tasty, easy to make, and sooo good for you. It’s not just a refreshing beverage, but also a healthful cultured milk product with all the essential goodness from lacto-fermentation that we humans need. I’m talking about those probiotics that our traditional foods were so rich in, and that the modern diet is … Read more
The first time I ever tried to make my own cole slaw it was crisp, balanced, fresh – and wrong. What was missing? A certain je ne sais quoi: a refreshing, bracing note that was herbal yet earthy. But what could it be? After some investigation and experimentation, I found out quoi: Celery seed. Just a half-teaspoon of … Read more
Who knew you could make your own corn dogs? It’s easy, fun and delicious. We’ve been serving these at our son’s birthday parties for years. It’s become a tradition. At his sixth, a guest (a grownup guest!) said, on biting into one, “Wow! I had no idea corn dogs could be good! I always thought corn … Read more
Ghee, an essential ingredient in much Indian cookery, is butter with the milk solids and water removed. Pure dairy fat! Just heat butter gently, and the components will separate. Then strain. That is the essential ghee recipe. Ghee is a type of clarified butter. The difference between ghee and regular clarified butter is that ghee … Read more
A few seasons in, we finally started watching Mad Men. And loving Mad Men. One of my favorite things in it is the retro food. We just watched episode 404, the fourth episode in season four, “The Rejected.” Awesome episode. I don’t want to put in any spoilers for anyone who hasn’t gotten that far … Read more
