Yeast – what is it?
Yeast is an amazing product. We pay little attention to it, although they it served humanity for centuries. Initially, people used it without knowing what it was or where it came from. Yeast was used for alcoholic (anaerobic) fermentation or for making leaven for cakes.
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” by Roca Brothers
When we think of recycling in a restaurant, we often think of colored bins, sometimes a composter or activities leading to less-waste and zero-waste. However, our associations are primarily related to food waste.
Confit means long and tasty
In fact, the confit method has its roots in France (confire - to conserve). It consists of long cooking in fat, oil, or syrup.
Ubiquitous microplastic
Microplastics are ubiquitous and scientists have found traces of them in unexpected places such as the top of Mount Everest and the bottom of oceans.
Cachirra and anchovies – does it mean the same?
Cachirra and anchovies are both types of dried fish that are used in various cuisines around the world. While they share some similarities in their production and use, there are also some notable differences between these two ingredients.
Flambéing
A spectacular way of thermal processing, but is there more to it? The name "flambe" comes from the French "flambé" and means "to set fire to", which perfectly reflects the nature of this culinary technique.
The Fine Taste of Labels
Knowledge of wines makes you seem more classy and helps with the impression of a cultured and refined person. Sommeliers need many years to learn their profession. But what really determines the evaluation of a wine?
Smoke point – what is it exactly?
We know that fried foods are not the healthiest, but by gaining knowledge, you can slightly improve this process.
Smoking – the oldest food preservation method
Smoking food is one of the oldest and most popular preservation methods known to humans. For centuries, people have used smoke to preserve food, enhance its flavor, and extend its shelf life. The process involves exposing food to heat and the chemical compounds contained in smoke, which reduces the water content and causes chemical and physicochemical changes. This article will delve deeper into the art of smoking food, including the types of wood used, the different smoking methods, and some ti
This bowl is salty!
The colors and general appearance of the food are crucial to the taste. We wouldn’t eat a blue tomato with that much appetite (it would probably bring to mind mold and rot); or a yellow blueberry (that would seem sour and unripe). But not only the look of the food affects the taste experience – […]