Most people confuse tortillas for roti thus it is very essential to learn about the differences and similarities between these two. Although they are both flat breads, tortillas and roti are supposed to be served with specific dishes and this is because of the nature of how they are made. To get a more detailed …
There are easily thousands of varieties of cheese in the world. There are cheeses for all sorts of applications and tastes and some of them can be described as truly exciting. Cheese is undoubtedly one of the most popular food items in the world as evidenced by its use in salads, sandwiches, pies, baked goods, …
Corned beef and roast beef are often confused. However, the 2 have distinct differences as well as similarities. It is very important to be able to physically tell them apart so that when you are cooking you know exactly the right methods to use. Below is a list of differences and similarities which will help …
Knowing exactly which type of salt to use in the kitchen is very important. This is because if you use the wrong type of salt you will fail to achieve your intended goals. Often people ask if curing salt and pickling salt can substitute each other in the kitchen and the answer to that question …
Basmati and jasmine rice are often confused at first glance because they look almost the same. They are both long grain varieties and they both produce a pleasant aroma when cooked. The aim of this article is to highlight some of the differences between basmati and jasmine rice. Their similarities will also be highlighted. It …
Salami and pepperoni are often confused since they have a similar appearance, but in actual fact they are different things. They are often used interchangeably in many kitchens especially when making pizza. However, there are some fun facts you should know about the two which will help you to distinguish them. This article acts as …
The idea of whether pickles are cucumbers is a subject of debate among most people. This is mainly because some pickles do not have a lot of seeds as compared to the original cucumbers and also because pickles are shorter as compared to cucumbers. This article aims at unveiling the truth between pickles and cucumbers. …
Cotija cheese and queso fresco are 2 types of cheeses that are mainly used when making Mexican cuisines and often people confuse the 2 since they happen to have the same outer appearance. Cotija cheese and queso fresco are usually incorporated in soups as garnishes, they are also treated as fillings for burritos, as toppings …
Good food is not just about good ingredients, it’s about good kitchen tools too. Just as the carpenter must have good tools so too must the chef or home cook. Knives are very important tools for cooking. They chop, slice, dice, fillet and skin. Two German knife makers Wusthof and Henckels have been in business …
There are few subjects more confusing in the culinary world than trying to differentiate between salmon and trout. This was further compounded by the 1989 DNA test results that revealed that some trout varieties are, in fact, salmon. And just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons some salmon were found to be trout. So …