Author: Daniel
Myth: “Curved bananas are more nutritious?”
“I heard you should choose curved bananas because they’re more fragrant, sweeter, and safer than straight ones. Is that true?” Is there any scientific basis for this claim? “Curved and straight bananas have the same nutritional value.” What other untrue rumors and misconceptions are there about bananas? Bananas can improve gastrointestinal motility, replenish energy, prevent…
Can I eat nuts that smell like “oil”?
A small handful of nuts daily helps replenish essential nutrients. However, some people notice a “oil” smell when they open their nuts. Why do nuts have this smell? How can I choose and store them properly? My nuts smell like “oil”? You might have bought low-quality nuts! Nutritious and delicious nuts are a good source…
What is the white powder on grape skins?
Grapes are rich in nutrients such as anthocyanins and polyphenols. Among them, resveratrol, a polyphenol, can help boost the body’s antioxidant defenses. When buying grapes, have you ever noticed the white, foggy layer on the skin? Some people mistakenly believe it’s pesticide and wash their grapes carefully before eating. What exactly is this powder? Is…
Is older whisky better?
If you’re new to whisky and want to understand it better, how should you approach this fascinating “water of life”? Do color, age, aging, and aged aromas matter? There are various opinions, but in reality, there are many ways to enjoy whisky. There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy it. Let me share the…
5 Tips to Get Rid of That Annoying Garlic Smell
When you think of a love-hate ingredient, what comes to mind? For many, garlic is the first thing that comes to mind! As one of the five pungent vegetables, garlic is a great seasoning and also has antioxidant benefits. However, its strong, pungent odor after chewing makes it a turn-off for many. Why does eating…
Essential Steaming and Stir-frying Techniques for Western Thick Soups
Steaming and stir-frying are essential techniques for making thick soups. The secret to enhancing the flavor of a soup lies in using fresh ingredients. Generally speaking, light soups are best in summer, while thicker soups are best in winter. About Steaming and Stir-frying Potage is a general term for soups. In French, a clear soup…
Chinese Rice and Rice Paste Desserts Q&A
Have you ever encountered problems like steamed zongzi sticking to the leaves, radish cakes being too mushy, uneven layers in nine-layer churn, overflowing rice balls, cracked glutinous rice balls, insufficient water content in the rice paste, and exposed filling in dumplings? Whether it’s rice-based dishes like bowl cakes, meat dumplings, or pearl meatballs, or pasta-based…