June 12, 2020

Syrups and Sweeteners

What is Caramel? Caramel is a mixture of heated sugar, water, heavy cream, and butter to create an orange-colored confectionery.  Caramel is usually a thick sauce, but its thinness varies depending on the amount of liquid used in the cooking process.  While it is mostly in liquid form, caramel sometimes comes in chewy or hard

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June 12, 2020

Syrups and Sweeteners

What is Maple Syrup? Maple syrup is the sap extracted from certain maple trees that originated from Canada and the United States.  Maple syrup is usually amber or golden-colored thin liquid, similar to the consistency of water.  There are four grades of maple syrup in the United States: Golden Delicate, Amber Rich, Dark Robust, and

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June 12, 2020

Cooking With Kids, Kitchen How to

What is a Stove? A stove is an appliance that uses heat to cook food.  Some stoves, called ranges, also have an oven on the bottom for baking.  Stoves usually have four or five burners with knobs that correspond to each burner.  Stoves can be either gas or electric, but some are wood burning.  Gas

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What are Measuring Spoons? Measuring spoons are spoons that measure small amounts of wet and dry ingredients.  Most measuring spoons come in sets of four or six.  A set of four measuring spoons includes ¼ teaspoon, ½ teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon sizes.  A set of six measuring spoons usually includes ⅛ teaspoon, ¼

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June 12, 2020

Seasonings and Flavorings

What is Chicken Bouillon? Chicken bouillon is a flavoring infused with chicken flavors, herbs, and spices.  It is a type of condensed chicken stock or chicken-flavored stock and is meant to be used in the same manner. What are the Different Types of Chicken Bouillon? Cube Paste Liquid Cube Chicken bouillon cubes, also called stock

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