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A Guide to Tempering Chocolate
It means specially treating melted chocolate, so that it dries to a hard, shiny finish–so you get chocolate that doesn't melt at room temperature, breaks with a nice snap instead of crumbling apart, and is perfect for coating things.
By David Greenwood-Haigh9 years ago in Feast
Surprising Sriracha Recipes That Will Shock Your Taste Buds
There are many surprising sriracha recipes that all consumers should be aware of and know how to make use of. It can be difficult to find a good hot sauce made of chili powder but sriracha fits all of the necessary requirements to substitute as a hot sauce. If you don’t want to buy sriracha, you can decide to make some yourself with simple ingredients such as chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. Sriracha sauce originates in Thailand and can be found in many restaurants and supermarkets today. It has become exceedingly popular because there’s some heat to the sauce but not so much that your tongue will be burning for the rest of the day. The process of mixing the ingredients together only takes a couple of minutes total but if you want to buy some in your local store, you can do that instead. What most people don’t know is that there are many surprising sriracha recipes that you can take advantage of if you’re willing to do some research and check out a few options.
By Ben W9 years ago in Feast
How To Improve Your Palate
If you’ve ever listened to a beer sommelier, whisky nose or wine master talking and wondered how someone can taste all those flavours in a single sip (petrol, grass or hammy,) the answer is practice.
By David Greenwood-Haigh9 years ago in Feast
Best Donut Shops in NYC
Fueling the sleepless masses is an important job, and who better to take it on than the best donut shops in NYC? From the local mom and pop shops to the most extreme donut operations in the city, these connoisseurs know exactly what New Yorkers like.
By Kristen Y9 years ago in Feast
Tips from a Professional Chocolate Taster
Eating chocolate for a job may seem like the best job in the world and it is. I love doing my job, but it's not always as tasty as you may think.
By David Greenwood-Haigh9 years ago in Feast
Best Cupcake Shops in LA
Boutique dessert spots are spreading like wildfire, but why waste time trying to decide which ones to visit when you can head straight to the best cupcake shops in LA instead? Each of these spots emanates a certain passion for baking, and it shines through when you take a look inside their pastry cases.
By Kristen Y9 years ago in Feast
Chocolate Bloom Explained
What’s that coating of white stuff on my Chocolate? This is a question I get asked a lot when I am leading a chocolate team-building workshop or tasting session.
By David Greenwood-Haigh9 years ago in Feast
Biggest Food Challenges in New Jersey
New Jersey is a state defined by food. Being right south of New York City, our Garden State is bombarded by tons of different influences from all the different cultures that pass through to and from New York to the rest of the country. Every culture brings food, and, thus, our food culture becomes more and more distinct with each person to pass through our borders.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Feast
St. Patrick's Day Potluck Ideas
Though St. Patrick's Day is often associated with drink, if you're hosting or going to a potluck party, the food is just as important! Here are some delicious, festive and easy recipes you can whip up in no time that will leave your friends and family feeling lucky on St. Patrick's Day.
By Kat Walcott9 years ago in Feast
Health Benefits of Walnuts and Almonds
Everyone knows that eating healthy is instrumental to fostering a healthy lifestyle--and nuts like walnuts and almonds tend to be among the healthiest foods one can consume. Of course, health wise, there are numerous important foods to consume, but it is important to get a healthy amount of nuts in the system.
By Miranda O'Conner9 years ago in Feast
Bizarre Snacks from Around the World
Some of the snacks Americans eat are fairly bizarre. The very idea of energy drinks and soda, for example, are fairly odd. Soda is just syrup and water mixed together—weird, right? All the ingredients are basically toxic sludge that we deliberately put into our bodies. And energy drinks? Truly terrible stuff.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Feast
50 Kitchen Life Hacks That Will Change Your Life
Managing a kitchen can be exhausting. Recipes take time and it can be a little overwhelming, especially to a new cook, to manage all the utensils and tasks you need while cooking.
By Sheera Lee9 years ago in Feast