“Can I leave meatballs in a crock-pot overnight?” is a question that is asked every day on the internet. Some people swear that the longer you leave the meatballs in the crockpot, the better they will be. Others say that leaving them in too long will give them an unappetizing appearance and a … [Read more...] about Can I Leave Meatballs in a Crock-Pot Overnight?
Does Corn Masa Expire?(What you need to know!)
The expiration date on corn masa can be a little confusing... It's not the same as the date on the package of corn flour you use to bake cornbread. One is about freshness and taste, The other is about safety. But, that doesn't mean you can't safely use the masa after the date on the … [Read more...] about Does Corn Masa Expire?(What you need to know!)
What Is the Difference Between Barbacoa and Carnitas?
As a well-seasoned chef who has cooked for some of the most elite families in the world, I have been asked this question a lot, mainly because my head chef (and soon to be co-worker) has a habit of mispronouncing bar-BA-coa and calling it car-NEE-tas at work. This really drives me … [Read more...] about What Is the Difference Between Barbacoa and Carnitas?
Can I use CorningWare instead of a Dutch Oven (Yes and no)?
CorningWare is a brand of glass-ceramic cookware. Its main advantage over other cookware is its resistance to thermal shock, which is the shattering or cracking of cookware when it is overheated. However, CorningWare can't be used to cook just anything. If you have CorningWare pieces, you … [Read more...] about Can I use CorningWare instead of a Dutch Oven (Yes and no)?
Toaster in the Bathtub: What Would Happen
“Full” refers to the water to be overflowing. This means there’s a path to the ground. The electricity passing through the toaster will take the informal path — through the heating elements and back to the supplementary side of the power circuit. But some of the electrons will strive into the … [Read more...] about Toaster in the Bathtub: What Would Happen