Author: Daniel

  • Autumn Food: Lotus Root benefits, Selection, and Storage Method

    Autumn Food: Lotus Root benefits, Selection, and Storage Method

    Lotus root is the underground stem of the lotus flower. The lotus is a fascinating plant. Its flowers bloom in the summer, and after the flowers fade, the seeds inside the pods are edible. Harvested underground lotus roots offer nourishing benefits for autumn and winter. Lotus root soup can be transformed into a lotus root…

  • How to Choose a Pomelos and Their Nutritional Value

    How to Choose a Pomelos and Their Nutritional Value

    Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and every household in China enjoys pomelo. How should one choose a pomelo, and what are its nutritional values? Guidelines for Choosing a Pomelos However, some yellow-skinned pomeloes may appear dehydrated and wrinkled. Don’t be put off by this; it means the flesh inside has softened from its hard texture, revealing…

  • Chinese Health Preservation:  Autumn Food, Daylily and Sweet Potato Recipes

    Chinese Health Preservation: Autumn Food, Daylily and Sweet Potato Recipes

    In autumn, with the arrival of the Beginning of Autumn, End of Heat, and White Dew solar terms, what ingredients are suitable for consumption? The solar terms are divisions based on our ancestors’ observations of the sun’s position in the ecliptic and climate change. Food choices vary with each season and solar term. This not…

  • How to prevent a cake from cracking?

    How to prevent a cake from cracking?

    Why do cakes crack after baking? How can you prevent them from cracking when baking? And if they do crack, how can you fix it? Let’s ask a baking expert for some practical tips. Repairing a Cracked Sponge Layer Cake To make a sponge layer cake, you first create a naked cake, then cut it…

  • How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made?

    How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made?

    How are the salted egg yolks in mooncakes made? Are the purchased salted egg yolks raw or cooked? How do you choose? Don’t miss out on making classic homemade salted egg yolks for mooncakes like egg yolk pastries during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Salted eggs and salted egg yolks are made from either red mud or…

  • Egg Yolk Pastry Recipes

    Egg Yolk Pastry Recipes

    When making egg yolk pastry at home, you’re bound to encounter many challenges: how to make the pastry, how to create layers, how to prepare the salted egg yolk, and why does the pastry break during baking? By focusing on four key steps, you can elevate your egg yolk pastry making skills. What is egg…

  • What ingredients are suitable for making gluten-free pastries?

    What ingredients are suitable for making gluten-free pastries?

    With the recent rise of the gluten-free diet, gluten-free pastries have also become popular. Gluten is a protein found in grains like barley, wheat, and rye. For those with gluten allergies, consuming it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Thus, a gluten-free diet allows those with gluten allergies to enjoy delicious food without worry. So, besides wheat,…

  • Chicken Breast Cooking Tips

    Chicken Breast Cooking Tips

    When it comes to preparing a whole chicken breast, many people struggle with the question, “How do I make it so it doesn’t become dry?” Breast meat is naturally lower in fat than leg meat. Besides maintaining proper temperature control, it’s also important to learn how to retain the fat within the breast, returning the…

  • How to choose and cook barbecue ingredients?

    How to choose and cook barbecue ingredients?

    How to choose barbecue ingredients? Preparing ingredients and grilling is often hectic, especially since barbecues are often held outdoors or at home. It’s easy to overlook details. Before you start shopping and preparing, here are some tips for buying and grilling. How to choose barbecue ingredients? Pork should be bright red, and meatballs should have…

  • Braised Pork with Wine Plum Recipe

    Braised Pork with Wine Plum Recipe

    With only plums left in the plum wine jar, a new dilemma arises: what to do with them? This time, we’re using green plums soaked in rice wine. Those plums that sank to the bottom of the jar have such a wonderful use. I was initially worried about what to do with them, but now…

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