Welcome to the magical world of cooking in chiminea! Imagine cooking a crispy, golden brown chicken breast or a delightful pizza inside a clay chiminea using a pizza stone or a cast iron pan. The smoky flavor is unmatched! The heatproof gloves are on, the hot coals are glowing in the fire pit, and the ... Read more

Welcome to the world of rocket stoves! A marvel of appropriate technology, these heating marvels burn wood efficiently, producing heat using little fuel. Their unique design – a combustion chamber and a vertical chimney – allows for more combustion than traditional stoves, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Whether you’re making a pot of soup on a ... Read more

Boiling water is a simple task that we perform daily, whether it’s for making a cup of tea, cooking noodles, or sterilizing baby bottles. But have you ever stopped to think about the science behind boiling water and the best techniques for boiling water on a gas stove? Water boils when its vapor pressure equals ... Read more

Boiling water is a basic task that we perform daily, whether it’s for making tea, cooking noodles, or sterilizing baby bottles. But when it comes to boiling water on an electric stove, it can sometimes seem tedious and time-consuming. It’s like your electric stove taking forever to boil water. If you have ever found yourself ... Read more

Simmer is a term that refers to cooking food in the water at low, steady heat. Simmering is one of the best ways to cook meats and vegetables since it allows them to cook through evenly without drying out or burning on the outside.  You may have seen a pot of noodles simmering on your ... Read more

So you want to cook some potatoes but are in a hurry and need more time for them to boil. What do you do? Add some salt!  Yes, adding salt to your cooking water will help it boil faster. But does it really work? And what about all the other questions that come up when ... Read more

The fastest way to cook potatoes is the method you are most comfortable with, and have your ingredients ready. For example, if you have got a pressure cooker, then you should use a pressure cooker or if you don’t have a pressure cooker, then try using something else, like an instant pot, to cook your ... Read more

I have been cooking potatoes for as long as I can remember. One question has always plagued me: do potatoes boil faster with the lid on or off? My mother insists they boil faster with the lid on, while my father thinks there is no difference. I have even asked several people who work at ... Read more

Microwaves and ovens are two of the most popular ways to cook food, but they both play slightly different roles in the kitchen. Microwaves are best for heating last night’s leftovers, while ovens are best for baking bread and other dishes that require more cooking time.  This post will discuss how long you should microwave ... Read more