Is parchment paper safe?

Almost anything that touches our food and has gone through some sort of manufacturing process is subject to scrutiny these days. This means every single utensil, food appliance and selected staples in the kitchen! And that’s a good thing. It’s a sign we’re waking up, which is especially good for our well-being and also the … Read more

Can you microwave parchment paper?

Parchment paper is a versatile tool in the kitchen: used in the oven as a steaming packet for cooking salmon, in toaster ovens for roasting vegetables and on frying pan surfaces for non-stick chicken breast. But can it’s versatility extend to microwave ovens? Let’s find out. Can you microwave parchment paper? Parchment paper is safe … Read more

How to blanch potatoes

Potatoes are semi-perishable produce, and just like many other vegetables, they too can be packaged and stored inside the freezer to further extend their already manageable shell life. But in order to do so, they require proper blanching to further decelerate their fairly quick rate of deterioration and also to preserve some qualities such as … Read more

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