Whether it's traditional bread or Polish white borscht, sourdough constitutes a mandatory ingredient. Preparing it at home requires a bit of...
Making a Sourdough Starter and a Simple Bread
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Habanero and Pineapple Hot Sauce
My fridge always holds a few open jars of hot sauce. I have with with everything, from eggs, through meats, cheeses, sandwiches, to salad dressings....
Calculating the Heat Level of a Hot Sauce
Making hot sauces out of spicy peppers at home can be fun and rewarding, but it's always difficult to estimate how spicy the end product will be....
Calculating Ratios in a Vinegar Solution
Submerging foods in a solution of acetic acid is a common way of preservation. Sometimes it turns out that coming up with the correct water to...
Giardiniera
Giardiniera originates from Italy, though it's arguably the most popular in Chicago, where it's a common addition to multiple dishes. In its classic...
Vinegar Pickled Gherkins
One of the ways to preserve gherkins is pickling them in an acetic acid solution. Vinegar pickles can be made in a variety of ways and are made...
Beer from a Brewkit
I've been into beer, its history and styles for years. Over time, I became interested in brewing it at home and I haven't looked back since. It's...
Gzik
Gzik is a delicious mix of quark and soured cream, seasoned with salt, with additions in the form of vegetables. Its place of origin is the Greater...