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Repurposed Leftover Food When I was a Kid
The food wastage in that can will carry a strong, unpleasant scent that can be reminiscent of decay and fermentation and somewhat nauseating especially on hot days. I now know that heat can increase activity of bacteria and enzymes to break down the food.
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Home Cooked Food is the Best
You can use whole, unprocessed foods, minimizing the intake of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients and you have control over cooking techniques, allowing for healthier methods like steaming, baking, and grilling. Your cooking skills empower you to take charge of your own nutrition and well-being and you have the freedom to experiment with different ingredients, flavors, and cuisines, keeping meals interesting.
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The Downsides of Online Food Ordering
Many online ordering platforms lack options for customizing orders, such as requesting reduced salt, oil, sugar, or additional vegetables. This means consumers have limited control over the quality of the food and the ingredients being used. This can impact the overall nutritional value of the meals being delivered.
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Why I like Cooking
During my private dinners at home, the accolades, and appreciations I receive each night when the guests are leaving boosts my self-esteem and motivates me. A sense of accomplishment and expertise in the kitchen comes from successfully cooking of difficult meals or when serving large groups.
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Beating Thosai Batter By Hand
For the Tamils, thosai making is a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations. The process of beating thosai batter by hand is not only deeply rooted in this tradition but it is also a cultural practice that connects people to their culinary roots and helps preserve the traditional way of making thosais.
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My Six Tastes Lunch Plate
These flavours include salty, sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, and astringent. Each taste has certain traits and advantages of its own.
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Prepare Breadfruit for Cooking
The breadfruit is sometimes mistaken for a young jackfruit! This fruit has very thin, bumpy skin compared to the jackfruit and the flesh is white or pale yellow. The breadfruit certainly does not taste like bread. It has a mild taste of a potato and is starchy and you can roast, bake, steam, grill, stir fry……… just like you would handle a potato.
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How to cook slime-free Lady’s Fingers?
Many of us love the lady's fingers also known as okra. But some cannot stand the sliminess of this favourite vegetable. How do you get rid of the sliminess?
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Homemade Peanut Butter
Peanut butter can be incredibly healthy addition to your diet, and it is not limited to spreading on your toast or crackers. With peanut butter, you can make good dressing for salads, use it for making cookies and cakes and even make chocolate peanut butter!
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Switch to Brown Rice
Do you agree that Asians like everything white and think that white is better, pure and rich and brown is inferior?
