The Kookist team ended up spending an entire week together this summer at the Outer Banks in NC. We then decided to invite another family, which made a total of 6 adults and 6 kids. Even in a large house; it’s imperative to have activities for kids so they feel engaged during vacation (we didn’t […]

No child wants to bring a boring, plain sandwich to school for lunch. If you want to be sure that your child is not laughed at. Instead, you need to make lunch fun for them when they pull out the delicious sandwich. To make this easy you need to get your hands on a set […]

There is so much to learn about cooking and this is true whether you are a professional chef or just picking up a saute pan for the first time. With such a wide range of things to know in order to execute a perfect meal, it can be difficult to know where to start. Should […]

One of the top kitchen tools that every cook should have in their arsenal is a top-quality nut grinder. With so many top-rated models on the market today, finding one that suits your needs can be tricky. That’s why we’ve done all of the hard work for you! In this blog post, we’ll review 6 […]

It’s important to keep our bodies healthy, strong, and working to ward off illnesses.  More and more research is coming to the surface indicating that while exercise and healthy habits like maintaining adequate sleep, stress reduction, and zero to moderate alcohol intake are important, what you put in your body is just as, if not […]

Recipe Books are a popular way that people use to organize the recipes that they have accumulated. Many of these include secret family recipes that are handed down from generation to generation. Fortunately, there are organizers that can make this very easy and with many different options to choose from. For this review article, we […]

OLIVE OIL Olive oil is extracted from olives. These oils have a mild flavor and are most often used for cooking and baking. Olive oil can be bought at major supermarkets or online. For more information on olive oil, click here. OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids. The human body is unable […]

MACROBIOTICS Macrobiotics is an approach to understanding health, which promotes spiritual, mental, and physical health, as well as longevity. It approaches health from a more holistic standpoint and is a lifestyle, not just a temporary diet. For more information on a macrobiotic diet, click here. MAILLARD REACTION The Maillard reaction is named for Louis-Camille Maillard, the […]

KAFFIR LIME LEAVES The kaffir lime is a species of lime that is native to Southeast and South Asia. Its fruit is about the size of a golf ball and has a slightly lumpy exterior. The limes themselves don’t contain a lot of juice, but the zest and double (figure eight–shaped) leaves are used to […]

GALANGAL Galangal, or “Siamese Ginger,” is a type of ginger native to Southeast Asia. It can be distinguished from its North American counterpart by its reddish skin and milder flavor. Galangal can be found fresh in most Asian markets and large health food stores. GALIA MELON Galia melon is a hybrid created in Israel in […]

Safety How safe are your kids in the kitchen? If you’re like most parents, you probably don’t know where to start when it comes to keeping them safe around hot stoves and sharp knives. But with these simple kitchen safety tips, you can keep your kids safe in the kitchen while still preparing meals with […]

E. COLI E. Coli is a bacterium which may cause food poisoning, loose stools, abdominal cramping, and nausea. Contamination often occurs because of unsafe food handling, consuming undercooked meat or eggs, or eating unwashed fruits or vegetables. Most infections can be avoided by: Washing your hands frequently while preparing food. Cooking meats thoroughly using a […]

Stainless steel cookware made in the USA has many advantages, including it does not react with food, resistance to corrosion from heat or dents scratches from repeated scrubbings. It is also impervious to detergents and chemicals so it is dishwasher safe. The appliances tick the durability checklist and come ready to meet your sautéing, browning, […]

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re planning on showing your dad how much you care by making him something delicious, you might find yourself scrambling to put together an appetizing meal on short notice with very little help from your kids. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With these fun and […]