What is the Maillard Reaction? An Essential Bit of Science for Cooking

Posted on: April 21, 2020
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cooking, Diet, featured, Maillard Reaction
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There are few joys better than biting into a perfectly seared steak or taking a sip of roasted coffee beans. You can also pretty quickly tell the difference between chicken that’s been grilled and boiled. For that matter, it’s pretty easy to tell the difference between a slice of bread and toast. What do these […]

No Plans for Valentine’s Day? Here Are 5 Last-Minute Ideas

Posted on: February 13, 2020
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cooking, featured, Lifestyle, Love, Movies, Travel, Valentine's Day
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No Plans for Valentine’s Day? Here Are 5 Last-Minute Ideas

February 14 is Valentine’s Day! If you don’t have anything planned or purchased for your loved one yet, don’t panic! A day is more than enough time to plan a breathtaking Valentine’s Day for the person you love. While there may not be enough time to buy something and have it shipped, with enough planning, […]

Cooking for Beginners: How to Pick a Cooking Pot or Pan

Posted on: August 22, 2019
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cooking, Cooking for Beginners, Diet, featured, Pans, Pots
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When you’re getting ready to make dinner, you probably grab a specific pot or pan depending on what and how you’re cooking. Have you ever stopped to think about why? While some reasons for using a pot or pan are obvious, like you use a pot to boil water for pasta, others aren’t. And while […]

What Cooking Oil Should I Use and Why?

Posted on: August 20, 2019
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cooking, Cooking Oil, Diet, featured, Smoke Point
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The number of different cooking oils can be confusing. There are about seven different kinds of olive oil, alone! Does it matter if you’re cooking with canola oil or peanut oil, or are all oils interchangeable? The fact is, the oil you use can make a massive difference in the dish you’re making. Today, we’re […]

Who is Pasquale Sciarappa, Senior YouTube Chef?

Posted on: July 11, 2019
By: Pete Alberti
Categories: Cooking, featured, Lifestyle, OrsaraRecipes, Pasquale Sciarappa, Senior Profiles, YouTube
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Are you looking to make some truly delicious meals at home, but want to learn from a video series packed with as much personality as it is flavor? If that describes you, then, you need to check out Chef Pasquale Sciarappa and his OrsaraRecipes YouTube channel. Since 2008, Chef Sciarappa has been making videos showcasing […]