For millennia people have been searching for ways to extend the shelf life of their foods while also improving taste. In response the process of pickling developed, which involves soaking the food to be pickled in vinegar, salt brine, or other herbs, spices, and fluids. By far one of the most popular foods to pickle […]
Seafood is one of the most highly perishable of all food types and will begin to spoil as soon as the fish dies. Lowering the meat’s temperature to the temperature of freezing, 32°F, will help prevent the growth of spoilage and pathogenic micro-organisms, thereby crucially extending the seafood’s viable shelf life to the point that […]
Coconuts are one of the most versatile of all food crops with a huge range of culinary uses. Meanwhile their husks, leaves, shells, and trees can also be used for many different household products and tools. They are so important and useful in fact that in Sanskrit their name translates to “the tree which provides […]
Lobsters are one of the most sought after of all types of seafood, even considered by some to be a luxurious delicacy. This in turn means that they command a premium price and can be quite lucrative for lobster fishermen. However for lobsters to be so thoroughly enjoyed by the public and profitable to the […]
Beets are a highly versatile and useful vegetable that have been eaten and enjoyed by human beings since the beginning of recorded history. Many different cultivars exist such as the beetroot, which is eaten as a root vegetable; the sugar beet, which is used in the production of sugar; and the chard or spinach beet, […]
Limes are an important ingredient in many desserts, beverages, and cuisines around the world. They are also popular additives in perfumes, aromatherapy, and various cleaning products. All told about 13 million metric tons of limes are produced annually worldwide. Though freshness is certainly more important for some uses than others, just about all lime-related applications […]
Cherries are easily one of the most popular and beloved of all fruits. The sweet cherry is commonly eaten as a snack by itself or with other fruits and berries, added as a decadent ice cream topping, used as a drink garnish, and more. Meanwhile the sour cherry is an essential ingredient in many dishes […]
Mushrooms are a unique food item in that they are neither technically vegetables nor meat. Instead they make up their own food category and the preparation and cooking of mushrooms will vary significantly depending on the dish. In some dishes they may be prepared as a focal point, meat-substitute, a role they are well equipped […]
In past articles we have discussed the advantages of using ice to cool fish, as well as the different factors that affect seafood cooling rates. In today’s article we will turn our attention to how to calculate the amount of ice needed to properly chill fish to 0°C (32°F). In addition to the basic formula […]
Eggplants play an important culinary role in stews, sauces, and other dishes throughout the world and across many different cultures and styles of cuisine. They are renowned for their own complex, rich flavor as well as their ability to absorb the flavor and juices of the foods they are cooked in. For best results though […]
