Food & drink

A statutory warning states that alcohol can be injurious to health. It is addictive. For some this means it can lead to serious physical and/or mental health problems. For others, it simply means it is tempting to drink too much when on a nigh out with friends. However, as part of a healthy diet accompanied...

Rosemary is one of the more robust herbs. It has needle-like leaves which are sturdy in the wild, thriving even in relatively arid areas. When these leaves are then transferred to the kitchen for using in roasts and stews, they may not thrive as easily. Whether we have been foraging for some wild rosemary...

Gelatin is a colorless and odorless protein that is derived from the bones and skin of certain animals. Most common animals used for the purpose are pigs and cows. Their skin, tendons, bones and ligaments are boiled in water to obtain this substance. Gelatin is widely used in cosmetics, face masks and shampoos....

No matter how delicious your cake is, it will not attract attention until it is decorated carefully. Once you are done with your cake, you need to grab your piping bag and start decorating. Whether you have made a cake, cupcakes, muffins or biscuits, you can decorate them with the perfect icing with the...

Whey is a yellowish liquid that you get after making paneer. Most people throw it away, because they don’t find any use of it, but this oneHOWTO article is going to tell you how to use whey water after making paneer. For your information, this whey is loaded with proteins, and provides numerous health benefits....

Brussels sprouts resemble cabbage heads, but in miniature size. Both the vegetables are very similar in taste as well, but comparatively, Brussels sprouts have a milder flavor and denser texture. These are cruciferous vegetables that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and C, indoles and other necessary nutrients....

Grapes are very popular fruits probably due to their ease of preparation and their sweet and fresh taste. You can either eat them raw, or use them in making a variety of dishes including desserts, salads, wines, juices, jellies, jams and others. They are high in vitamins C and K, and low in fat. But how...

The jackfruit craze is spreading Worldwide thanks to its many health benefits. There are many ways of eating jackfruit, but making flour out of its seeds is a great way to benefit from its seeds, as you will not only benefit from its nutrients but is the perfect gluten free substitute for regular wheat...

You must have eaten avocado and you must have drunk a latte, but the new trend is drinking latte in a scooped avocado. The thing is popular not for its taste and colors, but for the way it is served. The combination is termed as 'avolatte' by the food experts and enthusiasts. It originated in an Australian...

Sago gulaman drink is thirst quenching, sweet and a popular beverage consumed during summer months. Sago are tapioca pearls, and gulaman is gelatin in Filipino. This drink, which may remind you of bubble tea, is abundantly consumed in Philippines, and is gaining popularity all over. Big glass or plastic...

Believe it or not, you can do much more with hummus than just using it as an appetizer or party dip. Hummus makes a great complement with a variety of vegetables, and you can also use it as a filling for paninis, wraps and sandwiches. It makes a healthy snack that can be conveniently used to replace...

Have you recently made an egg white omelet or do someone in your family absconds from egg yolks? If yes, then you must have a few leftover egg yolks in your refrigerator. Throwing them in the bin is total wastage, but you should not be annoyed. Accept the challenge and take it as an opportunity to make...

Paneer, also known as cottage cheese, is a staple ingredient of many popular Indian dishes. Whether you are making shahi paneer, paneer pakoras, kadhai paneer or paneer parathas, you must have noticed that it will taste best only if it is soft and supple. Whether you make paneer at home or buy it from the...

Avocados ripen after they are harvested, not before, so you can find them in the market at every stage of their ripening process. We all have bought a perfect-looking avocado only to come home and discover that under that perfect skin it's completely spoiled. On the other hand, some doubtful-looking avocados...

Want to use caramelized onion in some of your dishes? Although this may be a little tedious to make, the result is so delicious that it?s impossible to resist. Making caramelized onions requires time and patience, but we are confident that the steps in this oneHOWTO article will make it very simple. So do not...

In order to stop meat from going bad, it is important to store it the right way. Meat usually has a short shelf life, except that you can keep it frozen for several months. First of all, never buy meat that has passed its expiry date. Now that you have purchased your meat, it is important to know how to...

Fondant is a sugar based paste made from nothing but water, sugar and shortening. Sometimes, glucose or corn syrup may also be used. It is made by melting shortening in a microwave, and then adding sugar and water until the desired consistency is achieved, though it can also be made with marshmallows. When...

Did you know that many of the most popular foods and drinks in the world are made through fermentation? Beer, bread, cheese, pickles, sauerkraut, wine and yogurt, among others, are fermented foods. The process of fermentation consists in using bacteria or yeast to turn carbs into organic acids or alcohol....

If you have bought salmon and you want to use the remaining one after a few days, then it is important to know how to keep salmon fresh for longer. Whether you have bought it in filler form or steak form, it should smell fresh and should be bright pink in color. When refrigerated, salmon can last for...

Meat pies are pies with savory fillings of meat and other ingredients. Any party or potluck in Australia, South Africa, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Nigeria, Ghana and Canada is just incomplete without a meat pie on the counters. Although you can quickly go to a nearby market and buy a nice ready made...

Nightshades are a family of flowering plants with a very diverse range, too diverse to fully explore here. This article is concerned about the ones you eat, those with seeds which turn into fruit or vegetables. If you suffer from an allergy to nightshades, then you will feel the effects in your body. Nightshade...

Darjeeling tea is considered to be the finest of all across the globe, but you will be able to enjoy it at its best only if you make it the right way. Darjeeling tea is generally produced in an age-old fashion without any machines and tearing processes. Delicate leaves of the tea are picked by hand,...

Even those of us who don't drink coffee are often found standing near the espresso maker in a cafe and inhaling deep breaths of the black gold aroma. There is something about freshly brewed coffee that invigorates the senses and not just because of the caffeine. However, if said coffee is made at work...

The main difference between self-raising flour and plain flour is that self-raising flower contains dried yeast to make cakes raise, while plain flour is made of refined wheat only. The more you seem to cook, the more you stumble upon unfamiliar terms. Recipes are brimming with terms and product classifications...

Eating healthy food is extremely important for your physical, as well as mental, health. These days more and more people are growing health conscious and restaurants around the world are responding by promoting or only serving healthy, organic food. The food that you eat should be packed with all the...

Keep it. Just because you have gone a little overboard on the elbow grease, doesn't mean you should waste the cream. Perhaps you have been a little over zealous because you needed to vent some frustration or perhaps you're like me and just get easily distracted, either way you might have found that your...

Making homemade preserves is a great way to save money on meals and to ensure that you're eating healthy, ecologically-friendly foods. Preserves, jams and jellies can accompany moremeals than you'd think, allowing for a wide variety of benefits. You'll be helping your wallet and diet in a delicious way. If...

India is still a developing country. With increasing rate of education among Indian girls, there is an increase in the number of working women in the country also. Although women have excelled in many different careers, as mothers many women want to provide for their family in the kitchen as well. If you...

Sweet potato flour is gluten free and nutritious. It can be used in the making of a number of pies, brownies, casseroles, soups, burritos and side dishes. Sweet potato flour has a long shelf life, and can be stored in a much smaller space than you would need to store raw sweet potatoes. You can add boiling...

Daikon radish has a mild spicy flavor, a little different from regular radishes. If you have visited Asia or Japan, you must have seen their food markets flooded with these. There are different types of dishes that you can make with daikon radish, including pickles, but you may enjoy them raw as well....

Nothing can be healthier and more energetic than a simple dish of fruit salad. All the vibrant colors that a fruit salad comes with are a treat to your eyes, as well as to your guts. Most people who are on a weight loss diet prefer to have fruits in breakfast and lunch. Children who shy away from eating...

Kefir is a kind of yeast that, when in contact with milk, starts a fermentation process resulting in a thick drink with probiotic properties. Probiotic foods bring countless benefits to our health, and kefir is considered one of the healthiest. When prepared properly, kefir can grow and last a long time;...

In recent years confectionery has become increasingly popular and has reached levels of unimaginable fame and recognition. What was once reserved only for confectioners and experts is now a common practice that virtually everyone can enjoy. Among the many possibilities, fondant decorations are often the most...

Has this ever happened to you? You get everything ready in the kitchen, the batter has been made, the oven is at the perfect temperature and the other people in the house are eagerly waiting to hear the 'ding!' of the timer letting them know that those delicious chocolate chip cupcakes are perfectly...

Potatoes are a very versatile food that serve as an accompaniment to many of our everyday dishes and they can even be the main ingredient in some dishes. All we can cook them in different ways, but if you're looking for a healthy cooking method that still allows you to enjoy all the nutrients and flavour,...

People have mixed opinions on whether the microwave should be kept as a useful kitchen appliance or if it must be thrown away into the recycling bin to be given a better life. Microwaves are not only used to reheat leftovers; but people are choosing these over other appliances to defrost food products, cook...

For the preparation of a perfect dish, choosing the right ingredients are extremely necessary. In the culinary world there are too many ingredients and being able to differentiate between them is important. Two most confused ingredients in the meat section are lamb and mutton. In this OneHowTo article we will...

A wine that initially was used as a medicinal tonic for its botanical properties is now becoming the secret ingredient in some of the most famous Vermouth cocktails. Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine, which can originally be traced back to Italian, French and German regions. In Spain, the tradition...

Ginkgo biloba is a tree that produces leaves which can be used to make tea. Ginkgo biloba leaves are much appreciated for their medicinal properties as they have many beneficial properties for our body. It has been used as a natural remedy in traditional medicine and homoeopathy to treat conditions and problems...

Whether it be to flavour many traditional Mexican cuisine recipes such as some tasty meat or fish, avocado sauce is always an excellent option that we can use. Moreover, you will get a sauce that is very similar to guacamole but it will be a little creamier, so it is also ideal for using in sandwiches,...

Puff pastry is very versatile, it is good for both easy desserts and main courses, and you can fill it with many different ingredients, whether sweet or savoury. Although its composition is very light its calorie content is quite high, but if you eat it only occasionally it will not do you any harm. You...

Imagine this common scene from a movie; a bedraggled looking man walks into a bar, slumps down on the stool and holds his head in his hands. The bartender walks over and asks, "What can I get you?" "Whisky," the man replies gruffly. The shot is poured and swiftly slid under the man's nose without another...

Broccoli is a great vegetable to eat as it has high doses of vitamins and minerals. However, like any other fresh fruit or vegetable, it can go bad in just a couple of days. So, how can you tell if broccoli has gone bad? In this oneHOWTO article we're going to explain how to know when broccoli has gone...

You may have heard more than once that eating food raw will help absorb nutrients much better, as cooking will only destroy the live enzymes found in vegetables. However, this is not entirely true, or at least not for all vegetables, as some will have several benefits boosted and can even be better cooked...

Amla, which is also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a fruit that is commonly ripe during autumn, and has traditionally been used in Indian medicine for centuries due to its astringent and digestive properties, some even use it as an offering to the gods. Many people have heard of the benefits of this rare fruit,...

Chicken is one of the most popular foods among adults and children. There are so many parts to a chicken that it is much more affordable to buy a whole chicken to last for the week. The breasts can be used to make chicken nuggets, the wings for some football season barbecue wings and the legs for some...

Granola bars are a delicious and healthy option for an energizing breakfast or afternoon snack. They are high in carbohydrates, which gives you energy over longer periods than the usual rush of sugar, and depending on the ingredients they are also packed with nutrients, fiber and protein. However,...

If you are a baking enthusiast, you must have a collection of piping nozzles and bags at home. But you don’t need to buy them from the market every time. You can quickly make some on your own at home too. Piping is one of the most popular ways of decorating cakes, and it is considered as an art form in...

Prawn cocktail is a dish we often see as a starter on restaurant menus. It looks posh and has a reputation for being a high class dish, It is however quick and easy to prepare at home. As it is a cold dish, it is also perfect for the summer, to beat the heat. Preparing a seafood cocktail is super easy,...

Do you want to prepare some delicious crayfish but aren't sure how? The truth is that it's a fairly easy process; however, some useful tricks will help you prepare an outstandingly delicious seafood dish. What are you waiting for? Let OneHowTo explain a recipe of how to cook crawfish boil for a dish that...