Cooking Tips & Tricks
Does Cooking Eggs Kill Salmonella? Vital Tips for Safe Egg Recipes
Yes, cooking eggs will kill Salmonella, but there are quite a few things to consider while cooking the eggs to ensure that they’re completely safe to eat. You may be an egg lover just like me, I enjoy eating eggs in every shape and form. Scrambled, sunny side up, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, you name it, I’ll […]
Does Cooking Kill Cyclospora?
Yes, cooking can destroy Cyclospora. This parasite, which can cause a gastrointestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, can be successfully killed through heating the contaminated food thoroughly. In fact, heating the food to the right temperature is the only proven home method to destroy it, because Cyclospora has a very tough outer shell and is very protected […]
Food Myths vs Facts: 10 Unbelievable Culinary Truths
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of food-related misconceptions, and I’ve got an idea to unravel the truths behind them. So, grab a nutritious plate, start munching, and keep reading to learn the biggest food myths in the culinary world. Myth: Carbs are not good for you Fact: Carbs are your body’s primary and most […]
From tantrums to munching: My tested hacks for toddler meals
Ah toddlers! So innocent, cute, and loving little people that mean the world to us (parents), but at the same time test our limits to the max. We love them unconditionally and would do anything for them, but they can really be challenging most of the time, especially when it comes to food. In my […]
Emillycious’ Cooking Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Meat at room temperature Always remove the meat from the refrigerator half an hour minimum before cooking. It has to be room temperature Add salt to pasta water Use salted pasta water for pasta sauce. The water makes it more luscious Avoid the “crowds” Never overcrowd the pan if you want your food to be […]