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- Baking Soda & Baking Powder Are Absolutely Not the Same Ingredient
- How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback
- Why I Air-Dry My Clothes Even In a Tiny Apartment
- The Best Things to Buy at H Mart, America's Favorite Korean Grocery Store
- Scallions & Green Onions Aren’t the Same…Or Are They?
- Yes, You Can (& Should) Make Homemade Feta Cheese
- 7 Outdoor Furniture Ideas Because It Won’t Be Winter Forever
- 11 Super Shreddy Pork Shoulder Recipes
- Our Best Avocado Toast Recipes (Because You Can Never Have Too Many)
- Our Most Popular Recipes in January
| Baking Soda & Baking Powder Are Absolutely Not the Same Ingredient Posted: 01 Feb 2022 08:42 AM PST I was in elementary school in the early 2000s, which meant that most of my Fridays were spent with Bill Nye the Science Guy. He made this 10-year-old aspiring writer/artist/cooking-show host care about, or at least be inquisitive about, science. And even though I barely made it out of high school chemistry, and ultimately pursued my dream writing career, I never really escaped chemistry because the truth is, cooking and science intersect far more often than I'd like. At the heart of that interaction are two very science-y ingredients: baking soda and baking powder. But what's the difference between them anyway? From Our Shop Let's get some facts straight, because that's what Bill Nye would like me to do: baking soda is a chemical compound also known as sodium bicarbonate also known as NaHCO₃. And this dry ingredient is a powerhouse: It can absorb nasty odors from your refrigerator just as well as it can help cakes and cookies bake beautifully. When baking soda is combined with an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice, vinegar, cream of tartar, or buttermilk, it will cause baked goods to rise. "That's why you see so many classic recipes for buttermilk pancakes and buttermilk biscuits or cake recipes that contain vinegar. The buttermilk is not just a flavoring agent—it provides the necessary acid to react with the baking soda and leaven the bread," explains J. Kenji Lopez-Alt in The Food Lab. |
| How This Ancient Korean Dessert Is Making a Comeback Posted: 01 Feb 2022 08:00 AM PST Tteok, bingsu, danpatjuk, soboro-ppang, freshly cut fruit—all things that come to mind when many think of quintessentially Korean desserts. And they're not wrong, but something's missing here. Hangwa (한과) describes any dainty confection made by kneading a grain or grain flour with a sweetener (honey, rice syrup, sugar, or some combination). They're steamed or fried, then oftentimes coated in a hodgepodge of dried fruit, seeds, and nuts. Tasty as they are, they're not always easy to find. |
| Why I Air-Dry My Clothes Even In a Tiny Apartment Posted: 01 Feb 2022 05:30 AM PST One or two days a week, my entryway transforms into a makeshift laundry room. It's a little inconvenient to maneuver around the drying clothes, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, I love a romantic stock shot of sheets on a drying line as much as the next person, but living in a city apartment, I, like many people, have access to neither a yard nor an old-school, outdoor clothesline. Ditching the dryer is a worthy goal: After your heating and cooling, your dryer is likely the biggest energy hog in your home. According to the non-profit Green America, air-drying your clothes can reduce the average household's carbon footprint by 2,400 pounds a year! I always thought the dryer was a necessary evil living in the city until I spotted a shot of an indoor clothesline on a blog, which made me realize I could air-dry just about any clothing indoors—not just my special hand-wash items. Nearly a decade into my air-drying routine, I can tell you the benefits go way beyond the impact on your utility bill. |
| The Best Things to Buy at H Mart, America's Favorite Korean Grocery Store Posted: 31 Jan 2022 02:00 PM PST I noticed there was a shift. I started seeing Shin Ramyun everywhere in New York City—drugstores, supermarkets, and even corner bodegas. In a local dollar store in Washington Heights, I watched a girl rush out of line ("Will you save my spot?") to grab a couple packs of the stuff, flashing a smile at me as she returned with the red squares, "I'm obsessed with these." |
| Scallions & Green Onions Aren’t the Same…Or Are They? Posted: 31 Jan 2022 02:15 PM PST Even though they have different names, scallions and green onions are actually the same vegetable. Spring onions, on the other hand, are a classic third-wheel situation. They're entirely different. Scallions and green onions are the same type of onion, just sold under different names. Both are part of the genus Allium family (which includes other greens like leeks, garlic, onions, and shallots) and you can use scallions in recipes that call for green onions, and vice versa. From Our Shop So where do spring onions fit into this? They're similar. In fact, so similar that after a few too many bartender-made cocktails, you might start to confuse them with scallions and green onions. But one thing that distinguishes them from other onions and scallions is the large white bulb that resembles almost a small cippolini onion. And like those petite onions, the white bulb on spring onions is edible, and has a milder onion flavor. |
| Yes, You Can (& Should) Make Homemade Feta Cheese Posted: 31 Jan 2022 01:30 PM PST It's always more fun to DIY. Every week, we'll spare you a trip to the grocery store and show you how to make small batches of great foods at home. Today: With some special ingredients and a bit of patience, you can easily make crumbly, salty feta cheese at home. Mary Karlin, author of Mastering Fermentation, shows us how. |
| 7 Outdoor Furniture Ideas Because It Won’t Be Winter Forever Posted: 31 Jan 2022 12:00 PM PST We get it—decorating your indoor living space is challenging, so psyching yourself for decisions about your outdoor space may not be the easiest task. Throw in some snow and frost, and well, you've got the beginnings of a nightmare. But before you say that it's too early to think about warmer temps, planning ahead now means that you'll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor when spring and summer roll around. And by planning, we don't mean extensive measuring or DIY upgrades either—just simple outdoor furniture ideas, like a bright dining set or a modern take on the classic Adirondack chair, that will totally transform your outdoor space. |
| 11 Super Shreddy Pork Shoulder Recipes Posted: 31 Jan 2022 10:30 AM PST Like many people, I've given a lot of thought to what I'd like my last meal on earth to be. I've always required a skillet of baked macaroni and cheese, made with a trio of Gruyere, cheddar, and Swiss and topped with golden brown breadcrumbs. But over the years, I've tweaked what I'd like alongside my mac. Sometimes it's been butter-poached lobster, other times it's been pulled pork, and sometimes it's just more mac & cheese. Currently, I stand by a plate consisting of half pulled pork and half mac & cheese. But the good news is that's just my last meal on earth. I firmly believe that one day, I'll find myself in hog heaven and I can rest easy. |
| Our Best Avocado Toast Recipes (Because You Can Never Have Too Many) Posted: 31 Jan 2022 08:30 AM PST We've teamed up with Apeel to highlight our favorite avocado recipes for every time of day. Apeel-Protected Avocados have an invisible layer of plant-based protection that locks moisture in and keeps oxygen out, which makes for longer-lasting produce and helps to reduce food waste. Whenever I don't know what to make for breakfast, lunch, or even a snack, my fallback is always avocado toast. I'll usually keep it simple—olive oil, salt, pepper, and maybe a squeeze of lemon or splash of balsamic for bite—but every now and then, I like to break out of my avo toast routine and mix things up a bit. Think: crunchy-crisp garnishes (like shallots, thinly sliced red onion, and nori), herbs (from parsley to mint), cheeses (feta is a fave), proteins (canned tuna or chicken work great), and different types of drizzles and dressings (hello, tahini). |
| Our Most Popular Recipes in January Posted: 31 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST New year, new recipes. In line with this relentlessly cold winter, our most popular new recipes from the first month of 2022 are as cozy and comforting as the 54-inch body pillow that I just gifted to myself. So grab some hot coffee and fuzzy socks, and let's treat ourselves to something good. From Our Shop 10. Nkrakra (Light Soup) With Chicken From Zoe AdjonyohThe first Genius Recipe of the new year, from chef Zoe Adjonyoh—this brothy, spicy soup is just the ticket "anytime your belly, soul, and home need warming," writes Kristen Miglore. |
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