Crab should be cooked as soon as possible after being caught to get the freshest and best taste. Sometimes this is not possible and the crabs need to be transported before they can be cooked. In such cases, your best bet to keep the live crab fresh is to transport it on ice. Crab can … Read more
Plantains, cousin to bananas and belonging to the same family, can easily be mistaken for bananas. Looking like large bananas, plantains are tropical fruits and commonly used in many traditional Asian, African and Caribbean recipes. They can be green or yellow and sometimes black, if they are very ripe. Like bananas, they also come in … Read more
Pork Roll, also known as Taylor Ham, is a New Jersey specialty. It comes in large or small rolls, or even slices for easy consumption. The name ‘Taylor Ham’ comes from the person who is credited to have created its recipe, John Taylor. He is the founder of Taylor Provisions, a leading producer of pork … Read more
We have reviewed the best water filter pitcher for lead removal. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top 5. Tap water may contain impurities that are invisible to the naked eye. Among all water pollutants, lead could have the most damaging effect on you. You may … Read more
We have reviewed the best non plastic water filter pitchers. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top 5. The ill-effects of plastic on human health (Neatly summarized here [1]) are well known. Substances, such as dioxins, bisphenol A, phthalates, vinyl, lead, and other such harmful toxins … Read more
We have reviewed the best countertop ice maker with water dispenser. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top 5. Do you have to organize a party and need lots of ice quickly? Do you also need something to dispense water for the guests? Are you fond … Read more
Many of us love the art of cooking, but who likes to clean up the kitchen after that perfect meal has been laid out? A number of simple tools in the kitchen have made cleaning up a dream. Oven bags, crockpot liners, aluminum foil, roasting bag and parchment paper are just some examples of must-haves … Read more
A toaster oven adorns many kitchen counters because of the ease it offers, as compared to a conventional oven. It is smaller and more compact, and hence can be easily accommodated on the countertop. It is much quicker and faster, not requiring a lot of pre-heating. It brings down cooking time as well as your … Read more