Author: Sabrina Keller

What is a simmer exactly, and how can you master this simple but transformative cooking method? In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about this essential technique! What Does it Mean to Simmer? Simmering is a gentle cooking method where liquids are heated to just below boiling. You’ll see tiny bubbles gently rising to the surface. This method creates a soft, steady movement, perfect for soups, stews, and sauces. It allows flavors to meld without the risk of burning or overcooking. Think of simmering as a calm, controlled way to bring out the best in your ingredients…

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Steve Jobs was a visionary genius who co-founded Apple in 1976, got fired from Apple in 1985, and founded Pixar in 1986. He masterminded the iPhone for its release in January 2007. Here are some of the most interesting aspects of the Jobs diet. Carrots Jobs got the basic idea from a book. While studying at Reed College, a small liberal arts school, Jobs came across a book called Diet for a Small Planet. Frances Moore Lappé wrote the piece. Published in 1971, the book offered advice for a socially conscious, environmentally friendly, meatless diet. At times, he would only…

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Mexico has earned a reputation for having one of the best cuisines. From tlayudas to flautas, here’s some of the best Mexican food to expand your palate. Chorizo Not to be mistaken for the Spanish sausage of the same name, Mexican chorizo is spicier and cooked with peppers. It also has a shorter shelf life. It’s seasoned with chili peppers and vinegar before being put into sausage casings. It can be eaten cooked, or even raw, if that’s your thing. The next time you need some protein in your meal, try adding some Mexican chorizo. It goes incredibly with potatoes…

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Ice cream is everyone’s favorite summer treat. Somewhere down the line, though, flavor adventurists took a wrong turn and ended up creating some wild ice cream flavors. We can hardly believe they’re real. Lobster We all love eating lobster, but bits of crustacean in ice cream? No thanks. So, who dreamt up this wild ice cream flavor in the first place? Maine’s Ben & Bills Chocolate Emporium wanted to prove that they made their ice cream in-house. That’s why they created something you couldn’t find anywhere else. The butter-infused ice cream is mixed with local lobster. It’s cooked, chopped up,…

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When it comes to yellow vs. white onions, it can be hard to tell the difference. Even though these differences are slight, these two are by no means the same. Introduction to Onion Varieties We tend to group onions together, but they’re not all the same. Even though we’re judging yellow vs white onions, there’s a lot more than just two varieties. There’s a lot of different onions out there. Within the larger categories of white, yellow, red, and green onions, there are even more specific subcategories. These subcategories are organized via skin quality, region, maturation rate, storage potential, bulb…

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At the end of a long day, nothing hits like a sandwich. If you’re looking for the best fast food sandwiches to try this year, look no further. We’ve got you covered. Chick-fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich First up is Chik-fil-A’s notorious chicken sandwich. It’s pretty simple, all things considered: fried chicken and two pickle slices, served on a bun. This doesn’t sound all that thrilling, but there’s no doubt that it works. They’ve been using that same recipe for decades, and it hasn’t failed them yet. It’s all in the chicken. Chick-fil-A employees fry it in-house using peanut oil, and bread…

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Throughout the years, these soda brands have created a lot of different types of beverages. Here’s what happened to be popular from the 1970s to the 2000s. 1970: Cotton Club It sounds more like a clothing manufacturer, but back in the ’70s, Cotton Club was a big soda manufacturer. The company was located in Cleveland, Ohio. According to Case Western Reserve University, Cotton Club created a bunch of fruit-flavored drinks in 1902. Their company expanded a lot after that, though. They made standard drinks for those who weren’t fond of tropically flavored beverages. Their cola, root beer, and ginger ale…

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