During the coronavirus pandemic, plenty of cooking trends have gone viral on TikTok: Back in March, whipped coffee had its moment in the spotlight, and over the summer, cloud bread took over the platform. Some TikTok users took the opportunity to share their passion for cooking on the short-form video-sharing […]
Month: December 2020
Food hacks: The cooking tricks and culinary shortcuts that went viral in 2020
People really cooked a lot this year — or at least claimed they did on Instagram. But for every person who tried their hands at sourdough bread and whipped coffee, many seemed to be more concerned with gaming the kitchen system. Below are the top viral food hacks of 2020. Opening […]
Recreating Indonesian Home Cooking With ‘Coconut And Sambal’ : NPR
In a normal year, it’s possible that you would’ve spent this weekend visiting family. Maybe you’re in back in your childhood home, settling into familiar routines with your parents, like rolling your eyes when your dad ribs you for sleeping in a little, or smiling politely while your mom makes […]
The Year We Spent Making, Baking, Frying And Trying : NPR
Renee Horton has spent a lot more time than usual in her kitchen this year. Horton, a NASA engineer from New Orleans, has been working from home almost exclusively since March. With her desk just steps away from her home’s kitchen, she often tries out new vegan recipes and also […]
Kitchen fire starts at Chesterfield firehouse after crew forgets to turn off stove before dashing off to emergency call | Crime News
An official with the Courthouse Road Fire Station in Chesterfield County says there were no injuries or any disruption in service as a result of Monday’s kitchen fire. Chesterfield County Firefighters at Chesterfield County’s Courthouse Road Fire Station forgot to heed one of the golden rules of fire prevention: Don’t […]
Classic cooking tips that prove Grandma knows best
Granny’s top cooking tips We could all take a leaf out of grandma’s cookbook from time to time. Whether it’s on avoiding food waste, whipping up exceptional loaves of bread and cakes, or feeding a crowd, she likely has some stellar cooking advice. Here we round up some classic […]
How to make crispy potatoes, every time
Crispiness is almost entirely due to the starch in potatoes, says Joseph Provost, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at the University of San Diego who co-wrote “The Science of Cooking: Understanding the Biology and Chemistry Behind Food and Cooking.” The two main molecules of that starch, a type of carbohydrate, […]
Food writer Alison Roman confirmed she’s leaving The New York Times for good months after controversy led to her hiatus
National Review Biden Won Wisconsin, but It Was Even Closer Than Reported I would say, “It’s all over but the shouting,” except there’s been nothing but shouting since November 3. Anyway, with the quick progression of the Supreme Court’s tossing of the Texas lawsuit on Friday evening, a Trump-appointed federal […]
Cape Town, Mexico City and Melbourne are underrated food cities
Paris, Tokyo and Rome — the same places have long dominated lists of culinary powerhouse destinations. But what about other cities and countries that deserve a share of the spotlight? These are the places that hover under the radar because of misconceptions, a small diaspora or a global lack of […]
The Barefoot Contessa’s best-ever cooking tips
Be inspired by the Barefoot Contessa Best known as the Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten is a little different to other chefs – and that’s why so many people love her. The home cook is adored for her warm, witty persona and ability to somehow know exactly what we […]