Tag: basics
Wet vs. Dry Measuring Cups: Does the Difference Matter?
Can you use wet and dry measuring cups interchangeably? Learn why both measure volume but give different results in everyday cooking and baking.
How to Turn Anything to Soup
The ultimate how-to make soup guide and a recipe for the best vegetable soup ever.
What is 'Bechamel Sauce' and How To Use It
Béchamel sauce is a creamy French white sauce that's used in many dishes from lasagna to moussaka. This béchamel sauce is quick and easy.
Make Your Own 'Liquid Gold' Chicken Stock
You might think only of soup when it comes to using chicken stock - but there's so much more. From stews and curries to risottos and sauces, stock can be almost as essential to cooking as salt and oil. Chef Adrienne Cheatham demonstrates the best way to m...
Stock vs. Broth
The terms stock and broth are often used interchangeably, but they have some differences in preparation, flavor, and usage.
How to Roast Garlic
Here's how to roast whole heads of garlic in the oven. You can use this in a wide variety of recipes AND it freezes amazingly well so it will last forever (well almost) so you can make it ahead in big batches.
Make Pottery At Home Without a Kiln (Or Anything Else)
Learn to make pottery at home without any special tools, kilns or other equipment.
How to Walk in Heels
Do you know how to walk in heels the right way? How about which style of heel is best for you? Fashion blogger Moanalani takes you through the perfect heels to make you feel comfortable and doles out some dos and don’ts to remember when you’re walking aro...
How Anyone (including YOU) Can Read German
These AMAZING TRICKS can help anyone translate German words, whether they know any German or not.
How to Make Stop Motion Videos
Stop motion is actually a really easy thing that everyone could integrate into their videos. Here, we start out with a broad overview of where you could start and then where you could end up. He also provides a really easy way that everyone can create gr...
Beginner's guide to Buying, Storing and Organizing Spices
Today we are going to be learning all about spices. How do you store spices optimally, what spices should you pick up for your kitchen, and where should buy them to save a lot of money.