mushrooms
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Add Pickle Juice To Your Sautéed Vegetables
Trendy faux-dive bars are all about the pickleback, but back in my day, I had to sneak sips of the salty brine because it was “weird” and “the pickles were starting to dry out”. But pickle juice is more than a cucumber-preserving liquid, and I’m glad the world is starting to appreciate its broader culinary…
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Tear Mushrooms For A Better Sauté
If you’re chasing a perfect sear, mushrooms are a huge pain to deal with. Whether or not you rinse them, slicing and chopping alone releases enough of their natural moisture that even previously bone-dry mushrooms can turn soggy before they hit the pan – and that simply won’t do.
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If You’re Going To Do Recreational Drugs, Magic Mushrooms Are Apparently Safest
1Psilocybe cubensis, or “magic mushrooms.” Photo by afgooey74. Using any kind of drug comes with some inherent risks, but there’s no denying some drugs are safer than others. According to this year’s Global Drug Survey, munching on magic mushrooms is one of the safest ways to trip.
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The Best Way To Rinse Mushrooms
Some people will say that you shouldn’t rinse mushrooms because they absorb water and become difficult to cook. But it’s totally doable as long as you have a salad spinner and a few extra seconds to spare.