As Samin Nosrat explained in her seminal 2017 cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, acid is a fundamental ingredient in any dish. “Acid brightens food and creates contrast,” she wrote in the book. “Most ...

Many people believe that all types of vinegars have the same properties and uses. Nothing could be further from the truth. Discover a handful of the more than 20 different vinegar varieties and how ...

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Brewing an excellent cup of coffee requires only two ingredients: water and coffee. And that is the rub: which water and which coffee? For some, tap water is flavorless. It’s just water. To others, ...