Watch: ‘Let Me Show You’ Explains the Benefits of Electric, Gas, & Induction Stovetops

Welcome to Food52’s new series Let Me Show You, where our favorite culinary experts break down kitchen fundamentals.

In this episode of Let Me Show You, content creator and cookbook author Stefan Ng answers question…

Welcome to Food52’s new series Let Me Show You, where our favorite culinary experts break down kitchen fundamentals.


In this episode of Let Me Show You, content creator and cookbook author Stefan Ng answers questions, like: How do induction stovetops work? Why are your stove’s burners all different sizes? And how do you choose the appropriate cookware for your stove at home?

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The Simple, Subtle Difference Between Syrups & Shrubs

If you’ve ever looked closely at the cocktail bar you’re sitting at, you’ve probably noticed an assortment of small bottles—some filled with syrups, others filled with fruit or herbal infusions—near the garnishes, glass-rim seasonings, and bitters, or …

If you’ve ever looked closely at the cocktail bar you’re sitting at, you’ve probably noticed an assortment of small bottles—some filled with syrups, others filled with fruit or herbal infusions—near the garnishes, glass-rim seasonings, and bitters, or in the cooler. These are simple syrups and cocktail shrubs.

Earlier this year we talked about the obsession with the latest kitchen It girl (vinegar), but we didn’t dive into the different ways it can be utilized outside of salad dressings and drizzles. When mixed with other ingredients like fruit juices, spices, and herbs, it can then become a drinking vinegar—a sweetened, vinegar-based syrup that, linguistically, holds a close tie to the Arabic word sharab, which means “to drink.”

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Don’t Toss Your Skittles Just Yet: California’s Latest Food Ban, Explained

California just banned four food additives—and now everyone is talking about what this means for the future of candy.

Referred to as the “Skittles ban” (a bit of a misnomer as the bill won’t actually affect the rainbow candy), this legislation aims to…

California just banned four food additives—and now everyone is talking about what this means for the future of candy.

Referred to as the “Skittles ban” (a bit of a misnomer as the bill won’t actually affect the rainbow candy), this legislation aims to ban brominated vegetable oil, propyl paraben, red dye No. 3, and potassium bromate from food products by 2027. The additives have been linked to risk of cancer and “hyperactivity in children,” according to the new California bill, passed in early September.

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