Whether you’re a baking novice or a veteran, chances are you buy more dry active yeast than you’re likely to use at one time. If you’re not storing your leftover…
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Sour milk is a substitute for buttermilk in baked goods. Sour milk is also used as a starter ingredient for yogurt and cheese making, so knowing how to make sour…
Yuck! The milk’s gone sour! Rather than resorting to throwing out the curdled milk, it’s still possible to make use of it. This article provides a few suggestions to help…
The smell of frying bacon wafting through the house in the morning is a surefire way to wake anyone up from a deep sleep. When you learn how to cure…
Christmas cake is one of the season’s best treats, but as they’re often made well in advance, they need to be stored properly. Follow this guide to ensure your hard…
Pickles are used as a garnish and in many different cultures. They can be eaten whole, sliced and added to recipes. Pickling cucumbers preserves them after harvest for up to…
Tempura batter is primarily used to fry shellfish and root vegetables. Good tempura batter requires minimal beating and ice-cold water. The cold prevents the batter from absorbing excess oil so…
How can ice freeze without being brought to a freezing temperature? By making instant hot ice, of course. Impossible? Possible! You can make this substance, which looks like ice but…
We’ve all been there. You’ve invited a few friends over — or even house full of them — and have realized that you haven’t chilled your drinks right before your…
Peeps are a delicious Easter treat, but you can also enjoy them in your favorite mixed drink — by making Peeps-infused vodka! Here’s how to make a sugary, marshmallow-flavored infusion…