The Science of Mustards
Not all mustards are the same. Here’s what differentiates Dijon mustard from yellow ballpark mustard from stone ground mustard from mustard seeds and dry mustard powder. Find out how they are made and how to use them in cooking. Mustard and pork go together like peanut butter and jelly!
Cooking On Salt Blocks
Cooking on a salt block amps up flavor and makes a great presentation. You can put the salt block right on your grill, heat it up, and then cook on the salt block like a griddle. You can also bring a hot salt block to the table and sear meats tableside! Here’s everything you need to know about cooking on salt blocks.
The Science of Beef Ribs
There are several subsections and cuts from the ribs: Back ribs, ribeyes, short ribs, English cut, flanken cut ribs, riblets, boneless short ribs.
The Science of Herbs & Spices
Here is everything a cook needs to know about herbs and spices as well as a list of essential herbs and spices to buy, how to store them, substituting dried for fresh, substituting one herb or spice for another, toasting spices, blooming spices, and other preparations that get the most flavor out of them.
The Science of Soup, Stock, Gravy, and Bouillon
Where do you draw the line between soup and sauce? Read all about the basics of and differences between soup, sauce, stock, broth, gravy, pan sauce, and many more.
The Science Of Pickles
What is the difference between Kosher Dill and Genuine Dill pickles? Here’s your guide to everything you need to know about fermented pickles, refrigerator pickles, quick pickles, pickling liquids, pickling spices, gherkins, bread and butter pickles, half sours, and other pickled foods besides cucumbers.
The Science of Shrimp
Understanding labeling of shrimp, shrimp sizes, and how to buy, and clean shrimp.
The Science Of Balsamic Vinegar: Magnificence And Deception
Confused about balsamic vinegar? Why does one bottle cost $5 and another $500? Read about the three main classifications: Tradizionale, Condimento, and Balsamic Vinegar di Modena. Find out how they are made, trade associations and labeling criteria, how to make balsamic syrup, and all about white balsamic vinegar.
The Science Of Yeast
There’s yeast for baking, for brewing, for making wine, and for nutrition. Read on to learn more about the type used most often in cooking: baker’s yeast. Find some good tips for buying, storing and using active dry yeast, instant yeast (quick rise yeast), fresh yeast (cake yeast), and wild yeast (sourdough yeast).
Is Corn Syrup Bad for You?
Get the facts about corn syrup and health. There are many types of corn syrups and they have been the subject of much debate in discussions of food and health. Here is the truth.
The Science of Potatoes
What’s up with spuds? Here’s everything a cook needs to know about buying potatoes, storing potatoes, and cleaning potatoes.
The Science Of Pizza On The Grill
Grilled pizza is closer to brick oven pizza like you get in Italy or France than anything you can do indoors. A great pizza is incredibly easy to make from scratch at home, even the dough, and once you try it you’ll never want delivery pizza again. Here are the secrets to making and grilling a perfect pizza at home.
The Science Of Hamburger Buns
Not just any bun will do. Here are some tips on selecting the right bun for your masterpiece.
The Science Of Salt
Here’s what you need to know about table salt, kosher salt, pickling salt, sea salt, seasoned salt, curing salts, and how to use them. Learn also about brines, measuring different salts, and the health aspects of salt.
The Science Of Oils And Fats
Despite their bad press, oils and fats are essential to support life. Your body needs them. And it is almost impossible to cook well without them. Find out all about different vegetable oils and animal fats, how to cook with them, and how to use them healthfully.