Cooking Tips & Tricks
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 […]
The Secret Behind Tenderizing Meat
Did you know that you can have both tender and lean meat at the same time? For me, it has always been a quest to make a piece of tender and succulent meat that will melt in your mouth. A lot of tenderizing methods as we all know exist now, but little that we know […]