Clove is a spice widely used in cooking, of Asian origin. The name is given by the fact that this spice resembles the carnation but in fact it is the dried bud of the Eugenia caryophyllata plant, a tree very common in the East. For centuries it has been at the center of the spice […]

Venus rice is a variety of rice easily recognizable because characterized by its black grains. It is a valuable rice, having countless beneficial properties for health and for the line, in cooking it is versatile and suitable for many recipes. Venus Rice Features and Properties Venus rice is a type of brown rice with a […]

Cream of tartar is a substance still little known in the world, although its use is now gaining consensus. Known, in chemical terminology, as potassium bitartrate, cream of tartar can be defined as a potassium salt of tartaric acid. Despite the technical terms may lead to think otherwise, it is an absolutely natural substance and […]

The cast iron pan has only recently entered my kitchen. It is not a love at first sight, I would call the one with the cast iron pan more a conscious love, an adult love, a falling in love that will last over time. Cast iron is not something you buy in the kitchen department […]

Storing potatoes in the right way allows you to fully enjoy their properties for longer and in complete safety. Potatoes are an inevitable presence in every kitchen, who does not love this fantastic tuber? Among the advantages of potatoes is just their capacity to last for a long time before they are no longer edible. […]

There are multiple advantages when we replace the béchamel in the kitchen with less caloric or tastier variants. This sauce is not super light! First of all, it can cause problems for those who suffer from high cholesterol. In addition, the caloric intake is not among the lowest due to the presence of butter, which […]

The question of which model will stand out as the best toaster when you need a new one may sound trite. Most likely, though, it’s because you’ve never given much thought to what a toaster needs to be able to do – and, most importantly, do well – in order to hold its own as […]

When you need a cornstarch substitute in your kitchen, there are a number of possible substitutions, both in terms of consistency and nutritional profile. Substitutes for cornstarch Popular options as a substitute for cornstarch include arrowroot, psyllium husk, ground flaxseed, glucomannan, wheat flour, and tapioca, among others. Wheat flour As the most basic and readily […]