According to Brooklyn-based dietitian Maddie Pasquariello, MS, RD, there are actually several ways to get a more potent caffeine rush and increased energy from your coffee intake. Keep reading to see what it all entails. How long does it take for caffeine to kick in? Before we dive into how to amplify the caffeine hit from your cup of coffee, let’s first break down how long caffeine typically takes to kick in. “It is generally ... See Detail
7 Tips to Cook Dry-Aged Steaks Perfectly
Dry-aged steaks are different from fresh-cut steaks. During the dry-aging process, we’ve removed a significant amount of moisture to concentrate and enhance the beef flavors. Some beef cuts lose as much as 25% to 30% of their weight in water. One consequence is that they will quickly become dry if you overcook them. So we recommend cooking dry-aged steaks no more than medium rare. Keep in mind that a dry-aged steak will not ... See Detail
Make Boba for Bubble Tea
Key Concepts Chemistry Food Science Solution Temperature StarchIntroduction Have you ever seen "bubble tea" and wondered what the boba spheres in this drink are—and how they are made? Bubble tea or "boba tea" is a sweetened drink made of flavored tea, milk and bubbles. The translucent, squishy bubbles called boba are very easy to make. You only need three ingredients: tapioca flour, water and brown sugar. The secret lies in ... See Detail
Green Mussels vs. Black Mussels: What’s the Difference?
All types of seafood have been an important part of the human diet for thousands of years, long before we had drawn butter to accompany our lobster dinners and cocktail sauce for jumbo shrimp dipping. Back in those days, seafood was not fancy by any means, it was simply food-nutritious and plentiful to boot! These days, seafood tends to be more of a splurge, making it less likely to show up on your weekly shopping list. ... See Detail
Thai Iced Tea (Thai Tea)
Thai Iced Tea is a creamy and refreshing mildly spiced sweet tea made from Thai tea mix (or black tea), milk, and sugar. Popular in Southeast Asia and served in many Thai restaurants, learn how to make Thai tea at home with this easy-to-follow guide and recipe. Thai Iced Tea Recipe Before ever traveling to Thailand, I remember my husband (then college boyfriend) ordering Thai iced tea any time we ate at our favorite Thai food ... See Detail