Discover the 10 truths about food that are hard to accept, from diet soda to organic vegetables. Explore the history of wild dinner parties, learn what your drink choice says about you, and get baking tips. Plus, make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup with Cheryl Day.
Coconut milk from fresh coconuts surpasses canned versions; homemade Thai soup is enhanced by rich homemade coconut milk.
Generational preferences towards drinks vary with older adults favoring wine and younger generations opting for cocktails.
Deep dives
Making Coconut Milk
In Thailand, I learned that coconut milk made from freshly processed coconuts is superior to canned versions. By chopping and processing coconut meat with water, you can easily make your own coconut milk at home. The initial pressing yields the best results.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
The Thai-style coconut chicken soup, or Tom Kaggai, features lemongrass, galangal, chicken, mushrooms, lime, fish sauce, and chilies. The richness of the homemade coconut milk brings all these flavors together in perfect harmony.
Incorporating Chocolate Chips into Pancakes
For fluffy pancakes with evenly incorporated chocolate chips, mix the chips into the batter before cooking. Be cautious of overmixing, which can result in a gummier texture. Letting the batter rest can help prevent this.
Cocktail Preferences Across Generations
Different generations often have distinct preferences when it comes to drinks. While older generations may favor wine, younger adults may lean towards cocktails as a more versatile and less intimidating option for experimentation. Embracing cocktails with curiosity and simplicity can offer a sense of reliability and enjoyment in the world of beverages.
Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post is here to share 10 truths about food that nobody wants to believe. From diet soda to organic vegetables to farm-fresh eggs, nothing is sacred. Plus, Amanda Herbert brings us inside history’s wildest dinner parties; Adam Gopnik reveals what your drink of choice says about you; we make Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup; and Cheryl Day returns to take your baking calls.
Get the recipe for Thai Coconut and Chicken Soup here.
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