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Your Upset Stomach on Baking Soda
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Let me tell you a story. I don't often suffer from heartburn, but one night, the acid in my stomach came up to greet my mouth a little too often. I was nauseous and uncomfortable, so I remembered the old slogan from my childhood (or at least the commercial from my parents' childhoods): "plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is!" Proud of remembering the rhyme, I searched my bathroom for ... ...more
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The Surprising Acidic Food in Your Kitchen: Honey
You already probably know about vinegar and lemon juice as acidic compounds in your kitchen. Acids are great for marinades, and a little bit of an acid is needed in some baking to even allow a recipe to work! But not all acids are created equal. In fact, honey is acidic enough to throw off a recipe if you're not aware of the acid content! Honey is better known for its sweetness and sticky ... ...more
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What is Buttermilk, and How Do I Make it?
Truth be told, if you're looking for 'real' buttermilk, you won't find it in a store. As far as crafting your own, you can make a great buttermilk substitute that functions like the real deal (don't worry; I'll tell you how to do this in a minute), but it's important to know what 'real' buttermilk is, in order to understand the process behind making-- and using-- the stuff in your cooking and ... ...more
