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Umami is one of the five basic tastes (along with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It’s often described as being “savoury” or “mouth-watering”. The taste is activated by glutamate taste receptors in the mouth. Glutamate is found in foods such as tomatoes, cheeses, meats, and fermented foods. It can also be added to food in the form of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
The Everdure 4K by Heston Blumenthal is a beautiful thing to look at! And it operates like any standard kamado grill; however, at twice the price it promises some additional features. But what happens when these bonus features malfunction? Can you count on Everdure’s warranty service?
Traditional Neapolitan pizza requires a wood-fired brick oven that reaches temperatures of 800-900°F. This is well beyond the capabilities of a home oven. But with this simple hack, you can mimic the conditions of a wood-fired brick oven in your own home!
Unlike FoodSaver vacuum sealers, a vacuum chamber will actually evacuate all the air out of a chamber. It is also useful for Sous Vide cooking and long term storage.
An induction cooktop that gives you the ultimate control over temperature. Precision cooking has never been easier, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny.
Who doesn’t love to barbecue? Up your BBQ game by bringing your entire kitchen outside with these mobile outdoor prep kitchen solutions! A review of outdoor kitchens by Keter and Everdure.
Two powerful home espresso machines from Breville. Which one should you buy?
When you’re preparing a meal, how many times do you run into a situation where you need to quickly wash a pint of cherry tomatoes for a salad or a pint of raspberries for a delicious dessert? A collapsible mini-colander could prove useful!
Peru and Chile fiercely contest the origin of this drink, but I was first introduced to it during my visit to Peru in 2014. Pisco, a brandy produced from distilled fermented grapes in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru, is at the base of this drink. This recipe uses an easy-to-remember 2-1-1 ratio that ensures a balance between all the ingredients.
Learn how to make butterscotch pudding from scratch with this grownup version of the childhood classic. Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated magazine.
Calgary ginger beef is a regional dish that has expanded outwards. The dish is a combination of sweet and spicy flavours; each restaurant develops its own balance. This recipe tilts towards spicy, thanks to generous amounts of ginger used. Feel free to play around the proportion of ingredients to come to your own balance. Enjoy this Calgary ginger beef recipe!
This is a quick and easy broccoli side dish that you can use to accompany a main dish. All-in-all, this dish will take less than 15 minutes to get to the table. You can adjust the heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes, and you can add more garlic if you like it garlicy. The combination of frying and steaming results in enhanced flavour and texture.
Using a pressure cooker, you can have a curry in a hurry.
Quick pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts using a vacuum chamber. Perfect for adding on top of Dolsot Bibimbap, a Korean rice bowl.
These eggs slowly steam in cream until there is just butter fat and caramelized butter solids. Add a new flavor dimension to your eggs today!
Nothing beats freshly ground coffee. Well one thing does: freshly ground coffee delivered straight to your door! The following coffee
Yellow onion vs. sweet onion? Shallot vs. red onion? Don’t be confused by all the choices. Use this handy guide to help you make the decision!
Could the Njori Tempo be an alternative to the Breville PolyScience Control Freak? A comparison between these two precision induction cookers.
Should we really avoid foods that contain MSG? The answer may surprise you.
It’s a thermometer. But it’s not any ordinary thermometer. The Combustion Inc. thermometer is wireless, contains eight temperature sensors, and claims to be able to “predict the future!”
The holiday season is fast approaching, and many of us have avid home cooks on our gift-giving lists! The problem with avid home cooks is that it seems like they have everything! But have no worry, we are here to suggest several unique items that a discerning home cook will truly appreciate! All these items are used in Sizzle and Sear’s test kitchen.
Yellow onion vs. sweet onion? Shallot vs. red onion? Don’t be confused by all the choices. Use this handy guide to help you make the decision!
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