Best Pressure Cooker Recipes: Instant Pot Favorites
So you have your hands on a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot, but aren’t quite sure what dish you should make next? An electronic pressure cooker is an extremely versatile kitchen appliance equally...
View ArticleMagic Bullet NutriBullet Blender/Mixer – Long Term Review
The NutriBullet has been a key part of my kitchen gadget collection for the past year. Eating a nutritious breakfast in the morning can be challenging at times, especially when you are trying to...
View ArticleGreat Restaurants and Bars on South Lamar: Walkable Austin Nightlife
Austin, Texas has seen incredible growth over the last decade, in both the number of new residents and new businesses opening their doors. In particular, the area on South Lamar within walking distance...
View ArticleAustin Food you can Enjoy Anywhere (no matter where you live)
Austin is a great destination for foodies. There’s an abundance of great BBQ, Mexican food, hip restaurants and cafes, food trucks, and bars in the capital Texas. But what if you don’t live close...
View ArticleDo Air Fryers work? What is an Air Fryer? A GoWise Air Fryer Review + FAQ
First things first… What is an air fryer? And why are celebrities like Oprah recommending them to their millions of followers? Here’s why: An air fryer, like the GoWISE USA 8-in-1 Electric Air Fryer is...
View ArticleMeat substitute, green jackfruit can replace shredded pork, but how does it...
I’ve enjoyed the intensely sweet, slightly stinky taste of ripened jackfruit for decades, as it’s a popular fruit (which sort of looks like a rough, armored watermelon with spikes) in Asian cuisine. If...
View ArticlePublished in the Austin-American Statesman!
While most of our articles are published online, from time to time articles written by one of the TastingBuds appears in print. We’ve done interviews before and even appeared on TV, but we haven’t had...
View ArticleCooking with a heat gun: Searing meat, roasting marshmallows with super-hot air
What if I told you a household tool could be used to sear all kinds of food — including steaks — indoors, with no smoke, and no chemical odors? From sous vide steak, to chicken skin, to marshmallows,...
View ArticleThe fastest way to make fresh whipped cream: Make a small batch in 30 seconds!
Have you ever wanted to make a small amount of whipped cream for your coffee, pie, fruit, or honey toast, but don’t want to go through the mess of making a huge batch or buy a can of artificial stuff?...
View ArticleEasy IKEA Duktig Microwave Upgrade, With Lights and Sound
The IKEA Duktig play kitchen is an incredibly popular toy for kids… and for good reason. What child doesn’t want to pretend to cook just like mom or dad? This “make-believe” set comes with a realistic...
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