How can I keep onions from making me cry?
Use a sharp knife, cut under a vent, or chill onions before cutting. Cutting the root end last can also reduce tears.
Senior Editor at CyrusRamsey.com A seasoned journalist and an enthusiastic food lover, Brian Bateman serves as the Senior Editor for CyrusRamsey.com, where he marries his passion for storytelling with his love for all things culinary.
Brian brings with him a wealth of experience in the digital publishing industry and an insatiable appetite for uncovering the world's best dining experiences.
When he isn't tasting his way around the globe or writing about it, Brian enjoys honing his cooking skills and experimenting with international cuisine in his home kitchen. He firmly believes that understanding the process of creating a dish enhances the experience of consuming it.
In addition to his adventures in journalism and culinary exploits, Brian is also a skilled website developer and a passionate community organizer. A self-taught coder, he enjoys building and optimizing websites in his spare time, always keen to learn about the latest digital trends.
This interest extends to social media, where he runs the largest food-centric group in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Foodie. https://www.facebook.com/groups/milwaukeefoodie boasts over 140,000 members, is a lively platform where fellow food enthusiasts from Milwaukee and beyond share their culinary discoveries, restaurant recommendations, and mouthwatering recipes.
It's a testament to Brian's commitment to fostering a vibrant, interactive foodie community that extends beyond the virtual pages of CyrusRamsey.com, echoing his love for food and people in the heart of America's Dairyland.
The temperature at which an oil starts to smoke and degrade. Oils with high smoke points are best for frying and high-heat cooking.
Use freshly ground beans, adjust the roast level based on preference, and ensure proper brewing time and temperature.
Rinse to remove excess starch, use the correct water-to-grain ratio, simmer until water is absorbed, and let it sit covered off heat to steam.
Ensure egg whites are properly whipped to stiff peaks, fold gently into the base, and avoid opening the oven door during baking.
Avoid boiling, add acid components gradually, and consider tempering the dairy by adding a bit of the hot mixture to it before incorporating fully.
Opt for wild or specialty varieties, sauté or roast to enhance flavor, and use broths or fats to carry the aroma.