The useful side of food knowledge: how long things keep, what that label means, and the kitchen tricks that make cooking easier.
Your eating habits can spill the beans not only about your manners, but also about your personality traits. Read this Tastessence post to know about the interconnection between your eating habits and personality.
Are you a foodie, looking out for the best places to eat out, or easy-to-follow recipes for your favorite chocolate cheesecake? Well, here are some apps that you’re sure to love.
Cooking was never a man’s forte, but in today’s day and age, men are getting better at it. They have skillfully mastered the art of preparing mouth-watering dishes and are being voted as better cooks. We elaborate how exactly men are better than women in cooking.
French Fries, the world’s favorite snack, lunch, dinner, and dessert! And who invented them? Here is the answer to the origination and invention of this potato goodness.
Ever wondered why food is named in a particular way. No, not really, because we are so busy relishing the delicious platter. It may be surprising to most of you that some of the most popular and yummy dishes are actually named after famous people! Want to know more?
Flavor, color, visual appeal, and taste; these are factors that go into making your food complete. And what brings them together? It’s the correct cooking technique that blends all the above components together and gives your food a sense of completeness. Let us take a look at the most essential techniques of cooking that one must know.
Tangerines and clementines belong to the mandarin variety of the orange family. Often thought to be similar, these fruits are apparently not one and the same...
Did you know that malt, which is one of the major ingredients in beer, determines the color, texture and flavor of the drink! ...And you call yourself a passionate beer drinker. A lot of things go into bringing that flavor to your beer, of which, malting is the major process. To know more on how barley is malted for brewing scotch, whiskey and beer, keep reading.
Have you ever heard of a double-acting baking powder? I am guessing that the answer is a negative, and you are not absolutely sure. Perhaps, that is what brought you to this page. It is essentially baking powder but its acidic properties are somewhat different.
If you are interested in cooking and eating some great food, taking advantage of a local cooking class can be a lot of fun.
Cooking is therapeutic for some and for a few others, it is just another daily errand. If you are still a stranger to the culinary world, then here are some cookery basics that one has to know.
Everybody loves potatoes. It has been in cultivation since 8,000 years. But, did you know? Potato has many uses, apart from being a favorite in most dishes, beyond the kitchen. In fact, potatoes are used to derive two popular products, potato flour and potato starch.
If your recipe says green olives and you happened to have black ones, can you use them to substitute the former? Let’s find out if they are the same, or is there a difference between black and green olives.
Food additives are substances that are added to foods in small quantities to enhance its taste, color and shelf-life. These can be either artificial or natural. Most of the packaged or processed food you buy in the markets nowadays is loaded with artificial additives, which can be harmful to health if consumed in large quantities.
Orange flower water is used for preparing Moroccan cuisines. This water has several health benefits and is excellent for skin rejuvenation. This article provides you with instructions to make orange flower water, using three different methods...
It is fairly common to see people debate over the use of oyster sauce and fish sauce. Here is a brief overview about the differences between these two sauces.
Among beverages relished across the globe, beer has made a historical mark. We have two beer types on the barrels today as contenders. Join in as we pour facts on root beer vs. birch beer.
There are literally hundreds of different types of Italian cheese available. We have put the following article together which contains, if not all, but some of the best Italian cheeses you can ever taste...
Have you ever been to a supermarket and wondered how many types of blue cheese there are? If you would like to know the different kinds of blue cheese available to eat, read the following article...
While having sushi, have you ever thought about what seaweed is used in this dish. Find out what are the edible seaweeds used to make these delicious foods, from the article written below.
There are various almond paste uses that are beneficial in our day-to-day lives. However, it’s most important use in the making of cookies, cakes and other bakery products. Let’s uncover some more information on almond paste.
There are different types of onions used around the world and added to various recipes for their unique flavors. The following food article will cover some information related to onion types, and help you learn more about these bulbs we use so commonly in our kitchens.
Do you love orange juice? Then you must be aware of the popular orange juice brands in the market. Just scroll down to find out what goes into packaged orange juice and which are the best orange juice brands.
Most of us are familiar with xanthan gum that is used in various gluten-free recipes. Go through this article for some guidelines about using xanthan gum.
Both cold-pressed and refined almond oil can be used for cooking. But the ways for cooking with almond oil depends on which oil type you are using. Leaf through this article to get an insight about using almond oil for cooking purposes.
Organic milk brands are from those companies who strive to produce the most healthy, and chemical-free milk when it comes to mass distribution and consumption. Learn why switching to this kind of milk will prove to be worth every penny.
Cream of tartar is not the white sauce that you eat with food; it is an acidic salt which has many uses, in and out of the kitchen.
Sugar is available in different forms, caster sugar and powdered sugar being among them. There is often confusion whether caster sugar or powdered sugar should be used, which most of us are faced with. With this write-up, we will get to know the difference between caster sugar and powdered sugar.
Every family has these recipes that are handed down from one generation to the next. Recipe cards can be used to ensure that these recipes are preserved for an eternity.
With hundreds of companies producing millions of chocolate bars in various shapes and sizes, it’s no wonder people all around the world can’t get enough of it. Tastessence gives you a list of big chocolate companies that are famous everywhere.
A cookbook template helps you design your own cookbook and also compile your favorite recipes together. This article suggests some template designs that you can use.
Popular as a sweetener, golden syrup is often used as a substitute for honey and corn syrup. Here is a brief overview about the product.
Jello is a dessert which everyone loves. But have you ever wondered what is it made of? Find out the answers to your questions in the following article.
There are many brands of yogurt in the market, but not all of them are good for health. This article tells you about some of the best brands that manufacture quality yogurt.
The presence of modified cornstarch on nutritional labels seems to be causing various concerns in people’s minds. Modified cornstarch is the highly processed version of cornstarch. Although not nutritionally beneficial, it is in no way harmful...
Did you know that maple syrup grades are assigned on the basis of how much light can pass through the syrup, and not how amazing it tastes?
Call them chili peppers or just peppers, the hot peppers list is long. Don’t believe me? Then read the article...
Cellophane noodles are also called Chinese vermicelli or glass noodles. Given in this write-up are their nutritional content.
Different types of tomatoes can be used to enhance the color and flavor of a dish. Leaf through this article which presents a list of various varieties of tomatoes. Also get to know which tomatoes are suitable for making tomato sauce. Scroll down...
Instant coffee is the most convenient option for those who do not have too much time in the morning to brew a cup. This Tastessence article lists a few of the top instant coffee brands in the market along with some other facts.
