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How Spicy? by Rachael Afra
You've joined me on this wild ride with salts, fats, acids, and now my favorite—heat. Heat alters an ingredient's taste or texture just like acid does. It breaks down and...
How Spicy? by Rachael Afra
You've joined me on this wild ride with salts, fats, acids, and now my favorite—heat. Heat alters an ingredient's taste or texture just like acid does. It breaks down and...
The Sour Point by Rachael Afra
Acids are the sour point—the added ingredient—that helps to balance a dish. If I don't discuss it, what kind of culinarian would I be? Mind you, sugar and spice do...
The Sour Point by Rachael Afra
Acids are the sour point—the added ingredient—that helps to balance a dish. If I don't discuss it, what kind of culinarian would I be? Mind you, sugar and spice do...
Magic Beans by Rachael Afra
On New Year’s Day, it’s a Southern tradition to eat black-eyed peas with greens. It symbolizes how much luck you’ll receive for the next 365 days, with the peas signifying...
Magic Beans by Rachael Afra
On New Year’s Day, it’s a Southern tradition to eat black-eyed peas with greens. It symbolizes how much luck you’ll receive for the next 365 days, with the peas signifying...
Masters of Smoke and Sauce by Rachael Afra
Do you love to cook outdoors? Like over an open flame after setting up camp for the night? Okra is one of my favorite vegetables, especially in gumbo, oxtail stew,...
Masters of Smoke and Sauce by Rachael Afra
Do you love to cook outdoors? Like over an open flame after setting up camp for the night? Okra is one of my favorite vegetables, especially in gumbo, oxtail stew,...
Greens by Rachael Afra
The deep, layered flavor of cooked greens is the best surprise to its original bitterness. I have known some female friends who have brought tears to my eyes, describing the...
Greens by Rachael Afra
The deep, layered flavor of cooked greens is the best surprise to its original bitterness. I have known some female friends who have brought tears to my eyes, describing the...
What Happened to Nancy Green? by Rachael Afra
If you know me, you know I adore bread. Bread of many kinds, be not afraid; however, at my grandmother's table, cornbread was king. Are you new to cornbread? Well, you're...
What Happened to Nancy Green? by Rachael Afra
If you know me, you know I adore bread. Bread of many kinds, be not afraid; however, at my grandmother's table, cornbread was king. Are you new to cornbread? Well, you're...