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Yellow Potatoes Vs Yukon Gold – Top Differences

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Yellow Potatoes Vs Yukon Gold – Top Differences

If you are a potato enthusiast like us, you have definitely heard of yellow potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes. You have likely even used them in cooking on various occasions. You have also likely noticed how some recipes call for yellow potatoes, others call for Yukon gold. Is there really a difference? We've done the research, and in this Yellow potatoes vs Yukon gold comparison, we'll share our findings. So stick around to find out. Yellow potatoes vs Yukon gold - Top differences The main difference between Yukon gold and yellow potatoes can be summed up in a simple statement;…

By Luong Tan

Egg Guidesscrambled eggs, watery

Why Are My Scrambled Eggs Watery?

There's nothing better than waking up to tasty scrambled eggs in the morning; this easy-to-cook breakfast is a flavorful way to start your day. As someone who adores scrambled eggs, I'd hate to see all my effort go to waste if my scrambled eggs turn out watery, and if you are in the same situation, you will do too. A common reason people give for runny eggs is that when scrambled eggs are overcooked, they become watery, but that is not always the case. Allow us to take you through the wide range of factors that cause scrambled eggs to…

Can I Use Baking Soda Instead of Baking Powder?

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Pantry Guidesbaking powder, baking soda, corn starch

Can I Use Baking Soda Instead of Baking Powder?

Baking powder and baking soda are a huge part of the science called BAKING! Although they work in different ways, both are leavening agents. Their function is to create the ideal texture in baked products like cookies, cakes, and muffins. But have you ever run out of baking powder while baking with a recipe that says to use baking powder? At that moment, you may be wondering: Can I use baking soda instead of baking powder? How can I substitute baking soda for baking powder? Do they serve the same purpose? What is the best substitute for baking powder? In…

Can You Refrigerate Pizza Dough After It Rises?

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Food Sciencepizza dough, refrigerate

Can You Refrigerate Pizza Dough After It Rises?

You definitely can refrigerate pizza dough after it has risen. The best way to preserve pizza dough, whether homemade or store-bought, is to keep it refrigerated. Storing your pizza dough in the fridge will make your pizza prep time quicker. Cold environs help decelerate the rate at which the yeast ferments in the pizza dough; in turn, the yeast is kept alive yet dormant. The contrary will be the case if the dough is at room temperature, as it will not rise as much as you want. Cutting to the chase, here’s everything you need to know about refrigerating…

Sous Vide Canning – Everything You Need to Know

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Sous Vide Canning – Everything You Need to Know

The practicality of the sous vide canning method makes it a unique pasteurization and canning technique. Sous vide is one culinary trend that has gotten good press over the past few years. Sous vide is a French phrase that means ‘under vacuum’ and is pronounced ‘sue veed.’ The general idea of this cooking and canning process is to result in evenly cooked food with a lengthier shelf life. If you’re a culinary expert or enthusiast, you may be more familiar with the sous vide cooking method using a vacuum-sealed bag or a ziplock, but we can’t say the same for…

Should Chicken Be Room Temperature Before Cooking?

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Chicken Guideschicken, room temperature

Should Chicken Be Room Temperature Before Cooking?

Whether steamed/boiled, deep-fried, roasted, grilled, or stir-fried, we all love our chicken cooked to perfection. But many home cooks are confused about how to perfectly prepare juicy, tasty chicken, just like the one we buy in the restaurant. You probably do not know that the preparation process is what makes a perfect chicken. One thing restaurant chefs take very seriously when preparing their chicken is the temperature of the chicken before cooking. Although a few people cook their frozen raw chicken directly on the stove, others think that chicken should be at room temperature before cooking. Should chicken be room…

Sherry Cooking Wine Vs Sherry Vinegar – Differences and Use Cases

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Food Sciencesherry cooking wine, sherry vinegar

Sherry Cooking Wine Vs Sherry Vinegar – Differences and Use Cases

Cooking with sherry cooking wine or sherry vinegar is a simple but effective taste-booster. However, for many, sherry cooking wine and sherry vinegar seem like the same thing, even though they are not. Sherry cooking wine, aka cooking sherry, is a cheap, low-tier wine with extra salt than other wines, while sherry vinegar results from the fermentation of sherry wine with yeast. Even though both come from fortified sherry wine and enrich meal flavors, they still maintain individuality. Keep reading because we’d be making a Sherry Cooking Wine vs Sherry Vinegar comparison in this post, stating some key differences. Sherry…

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Cookwareburnt milk, stovetop

How to Get Burnt Milk OFF Stove (Guide)

Stoves are undoubtedly a kitchen essential- cooking is practically impossible without them. But as much as we enjoy cooking (at least for people like me who enjoy cooking), cleaning up after cooking is not as enjoyable. It can be very frustrating, especially when you have to remove tough stains like burnt milk stains on your stovetop. These stains are stubborn and difficult to get rid of. They can also damage your stovetop, change its appearance and make it look old and unattractive. As a preventive measure, it is always better to keep an eye on your stove when you are…

Can Botulism Grow in The Refrigerator and Canning Jar?

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Tips & Troubleshootingbotulism, canning jar, refrigerator

Can Botulism Grow in The Refrigerator and Canning Jar?

Of all the food-borne illnesses, botulism is the most fatal. The clostridium botulinum bacteria is the microorganism behind botulism. Botulism is actively associated with home-canned foods like canned tomatoes or pickles. The botulinum bacteria that causes botulism can grow in the fridge, conditionally, of course. Proteolytic botulinum strains only reproduce in the refrigerator if the temperature is higher than 12 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, non-proteolytic botulinum strains can thrive in refrigerator temperatures as low as 3 and 4 degrees Celsius. Additionally, botulinum in botulinum-infected food refrigerated without a cover or seal will keep on growing. So, botulism grow in the refrigerator?…

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Food Guidesdough, fridge

How Long Does Dough Last in The Fridge?

Whether you begin to crave something else right in the middle of baking or simply trying to enhance the flavor of the baked food, preserving dough well is essential. What better way to do that than putting the dough in the fridge? If you are new to this procedure, you may have concerns about how long dough can last in the fridge. Although shelf life in the fridge is different for various types of dough, on average, dough lasts about two to five days in the refrigerator as long as it remains sealed in an oiled, airtight container. Its shelf…

Is Gelatin Vegetarian? What Is It Made From?

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Vegetable Guidesgelatin, Vegetarian

Is Gelatin Vegetarian? What Is It Made From?

Gelatin is not vegetarian. For the most part, vegetarians avoid foods made from/with animal parts or products. Because Gelatin-based foods utilize animal parts, they are not considered vegetarian. If you're a vegetarian, gelatin-based foods and snacks should not be a part of your vegan-friendly diet. Gelatin is an animal-based ingredient commonly used as a thickener for sweets, jello, marshmallows, gummy candy, etc. In addition, Gelatin is a significant ingredient in some cosmetic items like shampoos and face masks. Cow/pig ligaments, tendons, and skins are some animal parts that produce Gelatin. Here's more information on this animal-based product and some plant-based…

Does Sugar Dissolve in Oil, Olive & Coconut Oils

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Tips & Troubleshootingbutter, coconut oil, olive oil, sugar

Does Sugar Dissolve in Oil, Olive & Coconut Oils

Oil is the second most widely used liquid next to the water, finding applications in cooking, health and beauty, furniture and interior decoration, etc. But unlike water, oil is not a universal solvent; that is, it cannot dissolve a wide range of solutes or substances. For instance, have you ever wondered what will happen if you try to mix sugar with oil the way you add sugar to your tea (which is predominantly water)? Or what if you want to try a new recipe that tells you to dissolve sugar in olive oil or any other vegetable oil? Does sugar…