Science of Cooking: Seasoning
Pepper is included in the first cookbook, written by the Roman Apicius. The essential oils in herbs and spices are denatured by heat. Because these seasonings derive their flavor from their oils, they should be added at the end of cooking. It's ... [... more]
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Science of Seasoning: Kitchen Lab
A clever combination of flavors can make us taste things that aren't there. A little cumin, rosemary, or other spices will take olive oil beyond the ordinary. Around the world, spice blends are the signatures of regional cuisine. Sometimes what ... [... more]
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Read more Cooks' Q & A
What causes the green ring that forms between the yolk and the egg white when you hard-boil an egg? Is there any way to remove it? When eggs are subjected to excessive heat, the sulfur and hydrogen in the egg white combine to form ... [... more]
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Science of Seasoning: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner...
Uh oh...too much salt in Dad's favorite soup. Then Aunt Anne calls to say, "Anything too spicy destroys my sense of humor." Not to mention that the expensive endive you just invested your paycheck in is way too bitter even for your adventurous . [... more]
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Science of Seasoning: Spice blends of the world
The characteristic tastes of a region's cuisine begin with signature blends of spices. The art of mixing spices is at the heart of a cook's skill. Share your thoughts and tastes on our bulletin board. [... more]
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Bombay Biryani Masala
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Science of Cooking: Pickles
Learn about the science behind pickling with fun online exhibits, articles, recipes, and activities. Pickling is the ancient culinary craft of preserving foods in salt brine or vinegar. Over millennia, cultures across the globe have tinkered with ... [... more]
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Dinner party fix-its
Learn about the science behind flavors and seasoning food with fun online exhibits, articles, recipes, and activities. We eat because we need food, but we cook because we love food. That love is fueled by the tangy heat of spices and nurtured by ... [... more]
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Blue Crab Bay Co. All Purpose Chesapeake Bay Seasoning, ...
Features: all natural spicy blend of salt and spices nice addition to seafood, soups, chicken, hamburgers Excellent seasoning: Wonderful product. It brings a distinctive flavor to fish that I couldn't capture before. I would highly recommnend this [... more]
$22.67
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Luzianne Creole Seasoning, 8-Ounce Shakers (Pack of 12)
A TASTE OF "N'AW'INS" GREAT SPICE MIX FOR MANY DISHES!: I have been using this spice mix for many years but, I have found it hard to find lately. I decided I would check Amazon and I was very surprised to see it available! I am a fairly good [... more]
$33.36
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Tajin Fruit and Snack Seasoning, 5.7 oz
Awesome: I started eating this stuff in Mexico and I am delighted that I can find it here on Amazon. This fruit seasoning is quite addictive, you'll want to start putting it on everything, but I personally think that it tastes best on over-ripe melon of [... more]
$3.25
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Kuhn Rikon Vase Seasoning Grinder, White
Features: Ceramic grinding mechanism is sharper and stronger than steel Adjustment wheel moves easily from extremely fine to coarse No central spindle, allowing lots of room for larger ingredients Vase shape allows you to grind without changing your grip [... more]
$30.00
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