Court Bouillon and Fumet

Court Bouillon and Fumet

Court bouillon and fumet are both liquids that are used in the cooking of fish and seafood. Court Bouillon A court bouillon is a water or liquid that is flavored with seasonings and/or herbs, an acid, and sometimes vegetables. It is used to poach fish. The 

How to Make Yogurt at Home with a Yogurt Maker

How to Make Yogurt at Home with a Yogurt Maker

The benefits of eating yogurt and the live cultures in it are well known. You can eat yogurt by itself or use as an ingredient in recipes. Making yogurt at home is easy, and with an automatic yogurt machine, it’s even easier. A major benefit 

Women and Cocoa: Chocolate Farming and Gender Inequality

Women and Cocoa: Chocolate Farming and Gender Inequality

I just posted an interesting link on the Pastry Sampler blog on gender inequality and the chocolate front. What I found from an article on Confectionery News was that while women can be trained with all the technical knowledge of cocoa farming, in certain parts 

The Closing of Food Arts Is Sad News Indeed

The Closing of Food Arts Is Sad News Indeed

It is sad to see an old friend go, and Food Arts has been around as long as I have been in the industry. From new trends in restaurants and hotels and new openings, to in-depth ingredient articles and the latest in food business culture, 

The Interesting Relationship Between Bigotry and Online Reviews

The Interesting Relationship Between Bigotry and Online Reviews

What is bigotry? Dictionary.com defines it as “stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own.” How it works its way into the food world: through online reviews. And it seems Asian food is often a target. Andrew Simmons,