After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark

Day 69:34A small business owner resists Momofuku’s bid to trademark Chili Crunch Celebrity chef David Chang says he will no longer enforce the trademark for his chili crunch condiment.  The reversal comes after days of criticism, as some said his company, Momofuku, had attempted to bully business owners from selling their own version of the … Read more

garlic: Customs sounds high alert to sniff out smuggling of Chinese garlic

A recent large haul of smuggled Chinese garlic in India has prompted authorities to step up vigilance at the land customs posts. Customs authorities have deployed sniffer dogs and alerted its local intelligence at wholesale distributors and warehouses to prevent smuggling via bordering Nepal and Bangladesh, said people aware of the matter. “There has been … Read more

Martha Stewart’s free trick to removing the smell of garlic from your fingers

Anyone who cooks knows how annoying it can be to get the smell of garlic off your fingers. Despite using soap and water, the pungent smell of garlic has a tendency to linger on your fingers. Renowned culinary icon Martha Stewart offers a quick and effortless solution to rid your fingers of that stubborn garlic … Read more

Honey garlic shrimp recipe uses only 5 ingredients and takes 10 minutes

Instructions Begin by peeling and deveining the shrimp if needed. (It’s up to you to leave the tails on or remove them). Pat dry with a paper towel and season all over with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cut ½ of the lemon into wedges and reserve for later. Juice … Read more

Onions and garlic will keep fresh for six months if stored properly away from the fridge

Putting vegetables in the fridge seems obvious to keep them fresh, but this is one of the worst places to store onions and garlic. Onions and garlic are more likely to spoil when kept in a freezing and humid environment of the fridge, and when kept in an environment below seven Celsius it can cause … Read more

How to grow garlic: ‘Easiest crop to grow’ is ‘so simple’ to plant

In the comments, users were excited about the new planting prospect.  “I’m so excited to plant this year!” one user said.  Another asked if they can plant in the spring if they did not do it in the fall.  She responded: “Plant again next fall – garlic is always planted in the fall, harvest in … Read more

Garlic lasts for six months when stored in ‘free’ storage container people avoid

Garlic is an important component in countless cuisines worldwide, it is not only cherished for its distinct flavour but also valued for its numerous health benefits. However, storing this essential ingredient properly is crucial to maintaining its freshness and flavour potency. Finding the ideal storage location for garlic can significantly impact its shelf life and … Read more

Onions and garlic will keep fresh for six months if stored in the proper place

Onions and garlic are spoiling before they should be as many people are unknowingly storing these vegetables in the wrong place WRAP, a British charity dedicated to cutting down on food waste, has discovered UK households are throwing away 6.7 million tonnes of food per year, and over 60 percent of that food could have … Read more

Three ‘easy’ cooking tips for peeling garlic shows we have all been preparing it wrong

Old School Method  Next, Ronica showed how to do the ‘old school’ garlic peeling technique which is best done if using only one garlic bulb. She said: “Just lay your garlic down, press down with a knife and give it a gentle smack. Once you hear that skin crack, the peel comes off very easily.” … Read more

Best place to keep onions and garlic fresh for 6 months – stop them going mouldy

It can be tempting to simply throw all your vegetables on the bottom shelf of your fridge when unpacking your shopping, but this is one of the worst places to store onions and garlic.  Onions and garlic will go mushy when stored in the fridge as the conditions will be too cold and humid. causing … Read more