Category: Life Skills
Honey Q&A: What should I do if my honey crystallizes? How can I tell real honey from fake?
How should I choose honey? Worried about buying fake honey? What should I do if I suddenly notice crystallization while using it? Is it still safe to eat? How should honey be stored and used properly? Here are five frequently asked questions about choosing and using honey. Q1: Does a darker honey color indicate better…
Can I still eat a banana with black spots on the peel?
There are many questions about bananas. Some say that bananas with black spots should be avoided, and some say that green bananas at the head and tail have been ripened with potentially carcinogenic ripening agents. Are these rumors true? Bananas with black spots have higher nutritional value. There’s also a rumor that “black spots on…
How to choose Chinese cabbage? What are the different varieties?
With the arrival of autumn and winter, the perfect season for stewing Chinese cabbage has also arrived. Chinese cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable with slightly thick, white stems that are rich in water. Whether used in soups or stir-fries, Chinese cabbage creates a sweet and refreshing flavor. Chinese cabbage is mainly divided into three types:…
How to peel tomatoes? 3 easy methods
Nutritious and delicious, tomatoes don’t need to be peeled in most recipes. Simply chop and cook with other ingredients, creating delicious dishes like tomato scrambled eggs and tomato beef noodles. However, some recipes require you to peel the tomatoes first, such as tomato sauce and salsa. To make peeling tomatoes easy, today we’ll share 3…
Is the white powder on persimmons moldy? Persimmon Pudding Recipe
Anyone who has bought persimmons has undoubtedly noticed that some have a layer of white powder on the skin. People often mistakenly think it indicates mold and avoid buying them. What exactly is the white powder on persimmons? What exactly is the white powder on persimmons? It turns out that this white powder on the…
Overripe fruit can be used in these recipes
If you can eat your fruit the same day you buy it, you don’t have to worry about it spoiling if you keep it for too long. However, there are always times when fruit becomes overripe. While it may not spoil, its texture may become a bit mushy. In these cases, you can use this…
How to store and handle food? Tips for extending freshness and making cooking easier
After buying ingredients, handling and preserving them can be a headache. Sometimes, they inevitably spoil after being left out for too long. So, what can you do? To maximize the flavor of each ingredient, properly store and maintain its freshness, and use it appropriately at the right time. There are actually several recommended methods for…
5 Amazing Uses for Coconut Oil: can be fried and used to prevent tooth decay
Besides making Bulletproof Coffee, coconut oil has many other wonderful uses. These include culinary and everyday uses, which we’ll list shortly. If you bought a large bottle of coconut oil and can’t use it all before its expiration date, you can refer to the five examples below. Furthermore, whether using coconut oil or any other…
Trivia: Why is kelp tied in knots? Are kelp and kombu the same thing?
Kelp, with its tender, smooth texture, is a favorite ingredient in soups and stews. When eating kelp, have you ever wondered why it’s tied in knots? Are kelp and kombu the same thing? Why is kelp tied in knots? Kelp knots may look a bit fancy, but are they really just for aesthetic reasons? Kelp…
Does a blackened shrimp head mean no longer fresh and how to choose?
How do you choose shrimp when buying them? Seeing a blackened shrimp head inevitably leads to the conclusion that the shrimp are not fresh. But does a blackened shrimp head mean they are rotten and cannot be eaten? If the shrimp head turns black, it may actually be due to the production of melanin by…