you might have learned the hard way that chocolate doesn't melt like butter. Maybe you tossed some chocolate into a hot pan, expecting it to turn into that smooth, velvety magic you see in dessert ...

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When seeking chocolate to savor on its own, I look for a rich and complex taste with a pleasant bitterness and melt-in-your-mouth smoothness, lacking any waxy residue. Even at 70% cacao and beyond ...

When buttermilk is at the heart of a recipe, should a cook turn to a substitute when the fridge is buttermilk-less ... It's akin to rice cakes in lieu of hot biscuits, or, yes, water for chocolate.

This tip really helps out in a pinch. Here's how to do the pinch test on your pie dough to make sure it's perfectly hydrated ...

The classic melting cheeses are Gruyere and Emmental but there are so many others that will work well, giving you a voluptuous cheese on toast. One that melts superbly and has a bit of clout to it ...

Evocative names, but unfortunately these snappy brand names are pretty much all you have to go on when choosing an ice melt. Which is best? Will it damage the concrete? Will it harm your plants ...

As Maine winters warm, the amount of time Maine's ponds, rivers and lakes are covered by ice is shrinking, posing a threat to lake health and the winter sports economy. Last winter, Salmon Lake ...

Indian growers can only supply a quarter of the beans needed by Indian makers of chocolate and other confectionary. "The challenge is that it is grown in very fragmented small holdings ...