How to blanch mushrooms

Mushrooms are gaining widespread popularity for their exotic taste which is actively dominated by the umami flavor, much like tasty Anura are gradually becoming an important staple across many cultures around the world. And just like frogs, mushrooms are highly perishable commodities, and if left on the counter at ambient temperature cannot last a single … Read more

Can you freeze cooked rice?

You’re not always going to be precise with cooking measurements, or put honestly, you simply can’t in some situations, because of many inevitable reasons. So in any case you’re left with extra cooked rice stored somewhere on the kitchen countertop — whether white or brown, jollof or plain, read this article as efficiently as you … Read more

Can you freeze raw potatoes?

There are two caveats to putting raw potatoes in the freezer for long term storage (or even in the refrigerator). Both of them are pretty serious! Can you freeze raw potatoes? No, you can’t put raw potatoes in the refrigerator or in the freezer for long term storage. You can only blanch or fully prepare them … Read more

Substitutes for chicken broth

Chicken broth is an essential base for adding body and richness to stews, sauces, braises and even casseroles. It’s literally the best thing that can ever happen to your frozen chicken breasts because of it’s overpowering nature that builds up flavors exactly reminiscent of those lost from lack of brining. But one sad thing, it’s … Read more