Jicama, also known as Mexican turnip and yam bean, is a delicious starchy vegetable originating from Mexico. The plant grows mostly in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the warm southwest areas in the United States. Thanks to global trade and modern farming, you can find it in other areas. So, where can you buy jicama…
There aren’t many things better than good old corn tortillas when it comes to delicious food! The soft tortilla, endless stuffing possibilities, and delicious sauce ideas make me want to do some right now. However, sometimes, there is an annoying side to them when the tortillas break. How to prevent corn tortillas from falling apart?…
In recent years videos about eating cor starch have become very popularized and viral; however, the act has been going on far longer. At first, it may be odd to see a person, often female eating cornstarch straight out of a box with a spoon. In this article, I will dive deep into the meaning…
Carving and decorating pumpkins has become an iconic event known to all. I have personally done that myself many times and I enjoy the process whether that is carving, decorating, or preparing pumpkin pie. However, if you want to decorate the pumpkin just from the outside with a sharpie, it can bring difficulties afterward as…
In most cases, when you are in your or someone else’s home, the opened bottle of ketchup is always found inside the refrigerator. However, when you walk inside a restaurant, you can see one bottle of opened ketchup at each table. What’s up with that? In this article, I will teach you why ketchup isn’t…
When it comes to food and our nutrition as humans, we all need it, enjoy its existence and depend on it. All of that is great and scary at the same time! However, when it comes to the taste of food, is it supposed to taste good? In this article, I will teach you about…
There is nothing more iconic and recognizable to the chef’s profession when thinking about chefs than the tall white hats. It also makes us wonder, why are they so tall, and what’s the story behind that? As a chef myself, I have the complete answer to that! Chef hats, also known as toques are so…
The difference between burritos at restaurants and home is usually drastic, but no one seems to know why. I am asked this question constantly, so I decided to explain this once and for all. In this article, I’ll teach how to make a restaurant-worthy burrito at home, do and don’ts on the process, and additional…
When it comes to restaurant positions, there are many that you should know about. However, the most asked difference by far is the one between a chef and a sous chef. In this article, I will teach you exactly the difference between the two, what other occupations are there in the kitchen, how to rise…
