Can’t decide between sushi and sashimi? Want to know more about these Japanese favorites? Let the sushi vs sashimi battle begin and read this article! Continue reading
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Aug
Aug
Sour cream has a lot of uses ranging from being a topping for your favorite taco or salad to making your savory dish creamier. But what if you opened your fridge and sour cream is nowhere to be found? Worry not, we will provide a wide range of choices that you can use as a sour cream substitute. So carry on reading and start listing! Continue reading
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Apr
Apr
Scallions and green onions are both bulbs of the Allium onion species. They are used in a variety of dishes as garnishes or as flavor enhancers in sauces and soups. They also have several effects on our health that we can benefit from consuming them. Now, let us compare scallions vs green onions. Continue reading
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Apr
Apr
Every coffee lover would know that freshly ground coffee trumps pre-ground every time. And for some of us, manual coffee grinding is the only way to go. Grinding coffee by hand is not just a process, it’s a personal touch that’s accompanied by the fresh, soothing smell and familiar sounds of grinding beans that signals the rich coffee goodness to come. Continue reading
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Apr
Apr
We usually see rice vinegar in Asian recipes. It is less acidic (2-4% acetic acid) than other kinds of vinegar (approximately more than 5% acetic acid), and has a milder, sweeter taste to it. This flavor profile makes rice vinegar flexible for a variety of dishes ranging from salad dressings, vinaigrettes, dipping sauces, sushi, seafood, meat, to even stir-fry. Because of its versatility, it’s no surprise that you will notice rice vinegar being needed in most recipes and not just in Asian cuisine. Continue reading