Since we love bananas so much, most of us don’t buy one or two bananas. We often buy them in bulk, thinking we’ll manage to eat them before they turn bad. And then, after few days, we discover a pile of spoiled bananas in our pantry.

Why Do Bananas Turn Bad So Fast?

The reason why our bananas get spoiled so quickly is a gas called ethylene. During the ripening process, each fruit produces a certain amount of ethylene that helps them reach peak ripeness. But unlike most other fruit species, bananas produce more of this gas than they need.

The overproduction of ethylene causes bananas to become overripe, turn brown, and eventually become too spoiled to be eaten. This is the same reason why bananas sometimes cause other fruit and veggies to turn bad when stored in the same container or nearby.

Luckily, there is one simple trick that can help you make your bananas last longer.

The Solution

Since ethylene is released through the stem of the banana fruit, the trick is to wrap the steam in plastic foil. This will stop the gas from reaching other parts of the fruit and will allow the bananas to keep their quality for much longer. Storing them in the fridge with a wrapped stem will extend their shelf life even more.

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It appears that every time we want to get soft and melty cookies, we end up with crispy and thin ones. There are also times when we aim for crunchy chocolate chip cookies and get the thick version of this iconic treat.

Well, that shouldn’t be an issue anymore, thanks to Benjamin the baker. This TikTok user, who has eight years of experience working in bakeries, recently shared a simple yet effective hack that will help you get the perfect chocolate chip cookies every time.

@benjaminthebaker

doesn’t always have to be 350F ##baking ##dessert ##cookies ##learnontiktok ##foodie ##SmartfoodClub

♬ Fresh Ingredients – Tom Howe

According to Benjamin the baker, the secret is in adjusting the temperature of your oven. While most recipes ask for 350F, this temperature will only get you one kind of cookie. If you want to have extra-crisp cookies, bake them at 300F. If you want to have soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies, bake them at 425F.

“Low temp for thinner and crispier, high temp for thicker and gooier,” says Benjamin the baker in the video, while demonstrating the results.

The clip quickly became a huge hit on social media and already racked up five million views in just a couple of days. Check it out!

The post This TikTok Hack Will Help You Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Baby Shower

Before your loved ones start encountering fruits strictly in their mashed form, make them delicious apple-banana muffins. To make them look more interesting, put a thin slice of a red apple on the top before putting them in the oven.

Wedding Day

We’re not suggesting that you try and compete with the wedding cake, but the day of the wedding can be a long day and champagne-flavored muffins would make a great pre-wedding gift to offer. Make it extra festive with mimosa muffins which are champagne-flavored with an orange glaze.

New Job

Make an amazing first impression on new colleagues on your first day of a job with a perfect treat for break time: coffee muffins. You can throw in cocoa beans, chocolate chips, or even toffee chunks. If you’re really into your coffee, find a recipe for intense espresso muffins with dark chocolate.

The post Say It With a Muffin: The Right Flavor for Eery Important Event appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Honey Roasted Apples

This is an exercise in changing how we think. The first thought most of us would have when we think of apples and honey in a dish would be an apple crumble cake or apple turnover. The problem is that if you’re trying to keep healthy you’re probably avoiding pastries whenever you can. Try roasting the apples with some honey and mild-flavored oil, they will turn crispy and caramelized on the outside and mushy on the inside. Throw some caramelized nuts on top for the extra crunch.

Baked Figs with Honey

Figs are quite seasonal so to get the full flavor, this dessert if for the summer/early autumn. It’s super simple since it’s simply a matter of cutting the fruit in half and drizzling with honey mixed with some whiskey. Give this treat a twist by putting a leaf of mint as garnish.

Grilled Pineapple with Honey

This is a beautiful dessert. Slice the pineapple to thick slices and let it soak in some lime and then simply place on the grill so that the lines are visible when the meat is cooked and juicy. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.

The post Stay Healthy With These Fruit and Honey Treats appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Russet

One of the world’s most popular potatoes, sometimes called Rooster potatoes. They have a russet-colored skin and a starchy flesh. You can bake, fry, or boil them, and they are great for mashing. They are less suitable for stuffing as they do not hold their shape well.

French Fingerling

Smooth skins and moist flesh, these keep their shape after cooking and so are great for roasting and braising, but also for potato salads. Their flesh is considered waxy, so they might not be the best choice if you’re making a mash.

New Potatoes

Another global favorite, are smaller, sweeter, and waxier than the fully grown types, and have relatively thin skins that would break easily. Make the best of them by brushing them with seasoned oil and letting them roast in the oven.

The post Three Popular Potato Types and What You Can Do With Them appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But having a hot drink has other importance, from the ceremonial “start of the day” to the “meet for a cup of tea” social aspect. It’s easy enough to get decaffeinated coffee in most places, so we thought we’d tell you a bit about your options when it comes to decaf tea.

Regular, decaf

Some people drink tea simply because they like the taste, and the closest you can get to the taste of regular tea is by having a cup of… regular tea. Most companies that bag and distribute tea have a decaffeinated version of their black tea available to buy.

Rooibos

One of the most popular alternatives to caffeinated tea is this South African red brew. It is a great first step for those who are used to having regular, caffeinated tea, and even for those who have their tea with a little bit of milk.

Herbal

Most herbal tea besides rooibos provides a different experience than regular tea. There are many options out there, from the popular chamomile, mint, and honey-lemon tea, to more specific fruit flavors like berries and apples, or ginseng or mushroom tea. Just pick and infuse.

The post If You’re Giving Up Caffeine, Try These Decaf Teas appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Since we love bananas so much, most of us don’t buy one or two bananas. We often buy them in bulk, thinking we’ll manage to eat them before they turn bad. And then, after few days, we discover a pile of spoiled bananas in our pantry.

Why Do Bananas Turn Bad So Fast?

The reason why our bananas get spoiled so quickly is a gas called ethylene. During the ripening process, each fruit produces a certain amount of ethylene that helps them reach peak ripeness. But unlike most other fruit species, bananas produce more of this gas than they need.

The overproduction of ethylene causes bananas to become overripe, turn brown, and eventually become too spoiled to be eaten. This is the same reason why bananas sometimes cause other fruit and veggies to turn bad when stored in the same container or nearby.

Luckily, there is one simple trick that can help you make your bananas last longer.

The Solution

Since ethylene is released through the stem of the banana fruit, the trick is to wrap the steam in plastic foil. This will stop the gas from reaching other parts of the fruit and will allow the bananas to keep their quality for much longer. Storing them in the fridge with a wrapped stem will extend their shelf life even more.

The post This Simple Trick Will Help Your Bananas Last Longer appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

It appears that every time we want to get soft and melty cookies, we end up with crispy and thin ones. There are also times when we aim for crunchy chocolate chip cookies and get the thick version of this iconic treat.

Well, that shouldn’t be an issue anymore, thanks to Benjamin the baker. This TikTok user, who has eight years of experience working in bakeries, recently shared a simple yet effective hack that will help you get the perfect chocolate chip cookies every time.

@benjaminthebaker

doesn’t always have to be 350F ##baking ##dessert ##cookies ##learnontiktok ##foodie ##SmartfoodClub

♬ Fresh Ingredients – Tom Howe

According to Benjamin the baker, the secret is in adjusting the temperature of your oven. While most recipes ask for 350F, this temperature will only get you one kind of cookie. If you want to have extra-crisp cookies, bake them at 300F. If you want to have soft and gooey chocolate chip cookies, bake them at 425F.

“Low temp for thinner and crispier, high temp for thicker and gooier,” says Benjamin the baker in the video, while demonstrating the results.

The clip quickly became a huge hit on social media and already racked up five million views in just a couple of days. Check it out!

The post This TikTok Hack Will Help You Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Baby Shower

Before your loved ones start encountering fruits strictly in their mashed form, make them delicious apple-banana muffins. To make them look more interesting, put a thin slice of a red apple on the top before putting them in the oven.

Wedding Day

We’re not suggesting that you try and compete with the wedding cake, but the day of the wedding can be a long day and champagne-flavored muffins would make a great pre-wedding gift to offer. Make it extra festive with mimosa muffins which are champagne-flavored with an orange glaze.

New Job

Make an amazing first impression on new colleagues on your first day of a job with a perfect treat for break time: coffee muffins. You can throw in cocoa beans, chocolate chips, or even toffee chunks. If you’re really into your coffee, find a recipe for intense espresso muffins with dark chocolate.

The post Say It With a Muffin: The Right Flavor for Eery Important Event appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Honey Roasted Apples

This is an exercise in changing how we think. The first thought most of us would have when we think of apples and honey in a dish would be an apple crumble cake or apple turnover. The problem is that if you’re trying to keep healthy you’re probably avoiding pastries whenever you can. Try roasting the apples with some honey and mild-flavored oil, they will turn crispy and caramelized on the outside and mushy on the inside. Throw some caramelized nuts on top for the extra crunch.

Baked Figs with Honey

Figs are quite seasonal so to get the full flavor, this dessert if for the summer/early autumn. It’s super simple since it’s simply a matter of cutting the fruit in half and drizzling with honey mixed with some whiskey. Give this treat a twist by putting a leaf of mint as garnish.

Grilled Pineapple with Honey

This is a beautiful dessert. Slice the pineapple to thick slices and let it soak in some lime and then simply place on the grill so that the lines are visible when the meat is cooked and juicy. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.

The post Stay Healthy With These Fruit and Honey Treats appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Russet

One of the world’s most popular potatoes, sometimes called Rooster potatoes. They have a russet-colored skin and a starchy flesh. You can bake, fry, or boil them, and they are great for mashing. They are less suitable for stuffing as they do not hold their shape well.

French Fingerling

Smooth skins and moist flesh, these keep their shape after cooking and so are great for roasting and braising, but also for potato salads. Their flesh is considered waxy, so they might not be the best choice if you’re making a mash.

New Potatoes

Another global favorite, are smaller, sweeter, and waxier than the fully grown types, and have relatively thin skins that would break easily. Make the best of them by brushing them with seasoned oil and letting them roast in the oven.

The post Three Popular Potato Types and What You Can Do With Them appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But having a hot drink has other importance, from the ceremonial “start of the day” to the “meet for a cup of tea” social aspect. It’s easy enough to get decaffeinated coffee in most places, so we thought we’d tell you a bit about your options when it comes to decaf tea.

Regular, decaf

Some people drink tea simply because they like the taste, and the closest you can get to the taste of regular tea is by having a cup of… regular tea. Most companies that bag and distribute tea have a decaffeinated version of their black tea available to buy.

Rooibos

One of the most popular alternatives to caffeinated tea is this South African red brew. It is a great first step for those who are used to having regular, caffeinated tea, and even for those who have their tea with a little bit of milk.

Herbal

Most herbal tea besides rooibos provides a different experience than regular tea. There are many options out there, from the popular chamomile, mint, and honey-lemon tea, to more specific fruit flavors like berries and apples, or ginseng or mushroom tea. Just pick and infuse.

The post If You’re Giving Up Caffeine, Try These Decaf Teas appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.