June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Cast Iron Skillet? A cast iron skillet, also called a cast iron frying pan, is a type of cookware.  This type of skillet is made out of thick iron.  It has a round bottom, sides that open outward, and two small lips on the sides of the pan.  There is a long

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June 12, 2020

Kitchen Tools

What is a Rolling Pin? A rolling pin is a kitchen utensil used for rolling foods into thinner and more even sizes.  Rolling pins are cylinders that vary in thickness and are usually quite long.  They are made with the ability to roll across different food surfaces.  Rolling pins are usually made of wood, marble,

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June 12, 2020

Syrups and Sweeteners

What is White Chocolate? White chocolate is a confectionery originating from Switzerland.  White chocolate is ivory in color, solid, and usually comes in thin rectangular bars.  Even though it is called chocolate, it isn’t.  It is made out of cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar and it does not contain cocoa solids like milk or

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June 12, 2020

Dairy

What is an Egg? An egg is an oval-shaped form of protein that comes in a shell.  The eggs we eat are mostly from chickens, but some places offer quail, duck, or ostrich eggs.  Eggs range in size, from small to extra-large and even jumbo-sized eggs.  The way the chicken who laid the egg was

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June 12, 2020

Spices, Seasonings and Flavorings, Vegetables

What is Wasabi? Wasabi is a condiment made from the wasabi plant native to Japan.  Wasabi usually comes as a light green paste and is made by grinding the root-like stems of the wasabi plant.  Wasabi may come powdered or as the root-like stem.   Wasabi paste has a gritty texture and a strong smell

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