by The Culinary Exchange | Mar 29, 2016
First thing’s first: is white chocolate really chocolate? The answer is, no, not technically. In order for chocolate to be chocolate, it needs to include cocoa solids, and white chocolate has none. It does, however, have cocoa butter (which I guess is close...
by The Culinary Exchange | Mar 15, 2016
It’s almost a cliche – the image of a person weeping while chopping an onion. Unfortunately, it’s also true. Well, maybe not the sobbing part, but onions do stimulate the tear glands and can make people get the sniffles when they’re prepping...
by The Culinary Exchange | Mar 8, 2016
There’s really nothing better than getting fresh herbs from the grocery store. They’re fresh, and they make everything you cook taste just a little bit better. Consequently, few things are more frustrating than getting a fresh batch of herbs from the store...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 23, 2016
It’s easy to settle on heavy, unhealthy dishes when you’re waiting out the winter months for a peek of Spring. Homemade mac and cheese, Italian pastas with thick sauces, and heavy stews. It makes sense, it’s cold and dreary outside and so you want to...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 18, 2016
Being familiar with the different cuts of meat that are out there is a really useful skill to have. For one, you look smart and informed at the butcher shop. It’s also helpful to know when you’re getting a good deal at the grocery store. Not all cuts of...
by The Culinary Exchange | Feb 4, 2016
By now, you should be a pro at making a roux (if you missed our earlier series about how to do this, you should check out this post and this post). While a roux is a common base for many types of sauces, it’s also a great base for thick, creamy soups that are...