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The Science Of Flour, Yeast, Baking Soda, And Baking Powder

wheat kernel

Flour is the basis of bread, pizza, pies, cakes and cookies. It can be made from grains, seeds, beans, and even roots. Here we explain the different types of wheat flour like whole wheat, all-purpose, bread and cake flours as well as the importance of measuring flour by weight with an accurate digital kitchen scale.

The Science Of Liquid Smoke

diagram of how liquid smoke is made

Are you a liquid smoke hater? BBQ aficionados usually are. You might be surprised to find out that liquid smoke is essentially smoked water. It is made in a process similar to making smoked brisket and ribs! Read on to find out how liquid smoke is made, what it contains, and how it compares to real smoke.

How To Dice An Onion As Perfectly As The Professionals

Dicing Onions

Check out our handy step by step photo sequence of how to dice onions properly. This is how the professional chefs do it. It doesn’t requires any special knife skills, but this method is safe, easy, and fast. It’s help you can get on with the rest of the food prep and finally get down to enjoying your meal!

The History Of Barbecue Competitions

Barbecue Competition

Barbecue competitions have become big business with prizes ranging up to $100,000 and some getting national television coverage. Here is the fascinating story of how these contests started in Hawaii “For Men Only,” and how they became a popular sport with more than 500 annual events.

Perfect Grilled Sous Vide Chicken Breasts

Three chicken breasts cooked with sous vide at different temperatures.

Ensure moist and tender boneless chicken breasts on the grill every time with this ultimate guide to the sous-vide-que cooking method. By starting the boneless chicken breasts in a low and slow sous vide water bath then finishing them with a flavorful touch of smokiness on the grill and you’ve got chicken perfection.

The Science of Chocolate

cocoa beans

Here’s what you need to know about cacao pods, cocoa powder, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, and how chocolate is made, including the different types of chocolate, how to melt chocolate, and how to cook with it.

Cooking On Salt Blocks

Meat being cooked on a salt block.

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.

How to Grill and Smoke in Cold Weather

smoker in deep snow

Learn some nifty tricks for insulating and protecting your cooker so you can beat the cold, rain, snow, and wind. These handy tips will keep you grilling and smoking successfully on any cooker, at any time, in any weather.