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Can You Freeze Pudding?: Yes! Here's What to Expect
Can You Freeze Pudding?: Yes! Here's What to Expect

Did you know that pudding is one of the oldest dishes we have today? It dates back to the 17th century. Since then, many pudding recipes have continued to grace our tables. Because of how savory the meal is, it's common to make a large batch and be left with extra. Can you freeze the pudding...

Feb 09, 2023
Freezing Food: A Complete Guide with Everything You Must Know
Freezing Food: A Complete Guide with Everything You Must Know

According to research from ReFed, the United States recently wasted over 54 million tons of food in a single year. To put it into perspective, that’s $408 billion dollars worth of groceries or the equivalent of 130 billion meals! Few would disagree that such statistics are far from flattering, both financially and from a social responsibility standpoint....

Dec 20, 2022
How to freeze food Without Plastic: Best & Most Eco-Friendly ways
How to freeze food Without Plastic: Best & Most Eco-Friendly ways

It's no secret that we live in a world of plastics. Everywhere you look, plastic dominates everything from packaging to products themselves. Unfortunately, all this plastic has a real-world impact, with literal tons of non-biodegradable waste clogging up landfills and collecting in massive patches in the ocean. So, it's no surprise that many people want...

Dec 20, 2022
Can you Cook Eggs in the Microwave? [Complete Guide]
Can you Cook Eggs in the Microwave? [Complete Guide]

Eggs are a great source of protein, perfect for breakfast, cakes, and other meals. Despite the many efforts to make eggs unhealthy and suggesting you should only eat egg whites, eggs are relatively healthy. According to the Mayo Clinic, many people can eat approximately seven eggs a week without significantly impacting their heart health. So, though...

Nov 15, 2022
How To Know If A Knife Is Good Quality? (Complete Guide)
How To Know If A Knife Is Good Quality? (Complete Guide)

With the wide range of options on the market, choosing the best kitchen knife for you can feel like a daunting task. That’s why we’ve put together a complete guide that covers everything from how to know if a knife is good quality to what to look for in a knife set. We’ll also point you in the direction of some of...

Aug 31, 2022
Baking Cookies On Aluminum Foil? Do's & Don'ts
Baking Cookies On Aluminum Foil? Do's & Don'ts

Everyone loves to bake (or eat) cookies, which is why the Guinness Book of World Records has included an entry for the most cookies baked in a single hour. Frank Squeo and Baking Memories for Kids baked 6,018 cookies in an hour on December 7, 2019. Though baking thousands of cookies might not be a goal of...

Jul 19, 2022
The Best Parchment Papers That Won't Stick
The Best Parchment Papers That Won't Stick

If you've spent regular time in the kitchen baking, you've probably experienced the immense frustration of cookies, cakes, and brownies that simply refuse to lift themselves away from your bakeware. Suddenly, instead of social media-ready baked goods that showcase your decorating skills along with your proficiency in the kitchen, you have a crumbly mess, not...

Apr 22, 2022
Learn the Kitchen Hierarchy: Chef Types and Roles Explained
Learn the Kitchen Hierarchy: Chef Types and Roles Explained

Commercial kitchens in the hospitality industry can look like well-oiled machines. They are often chaotic and noisy with so much going on it can be challenging to keep track. However, amidst the chaos, these kitchens will carry out impeccable meals and presentations that make you wonder how they are able to achieve this. Each kitchen...

May 12, 2022
Best Airbrushes to Decorate Cakes like a Pro (Even for beginners)
Best Airbrushes to Decorate Cakes like a Pro (Even for beginners)

We've all been there. You watch your favorite baking show and are overcome by the urge of trying out the cake yourself. Or maybe you just have a relative's birthday coming up. Either way, you put the cake together and put it in the oven. It tastes great, but what now? With the right recipe...

Dec 10, 2021
Best Canned Sardines To Buy in 2022
Best Canned Sardines To Buy in 2022

Eating canned fish is a handy way of getting more nutrient-rich protein into your diet. Flavorful sardines are both healthy and convenient. Enjoy them straight out of the can as a nutritious snack, add them to salads, or incorporate them into main courses. However you choose to eat them, sardines pack a punch of nutrients...

Mar 28, 2022
2008: The International Year of the Potato
2008: The International Year of the Potato

The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of the Potato. In 2007, the global potato industry was worth $350 million and played a significant role in boosting the economies of developing countries. To this day, potatoes continue to be an important crop for both nutrition and economic development. The Food and Agriculture Organization...

Dec 11, 2021
Ochef's Ultimate Guide to Fruits and Vegetables
Ochef's Ultimate Guide to Fruits and Vegetables

If you’re aiming to improve your health, making adjustments to your diet may be the first step. We often think that eating healthier solely means eliminating foods out of our diet, such as desserts, pizza and hamburgers. While this step is important to the overall journey of a healthier lifestyle, we must also consider what...

Dec 11, 2021