It turns out that a hot solution of alum (ammonium aluminum sulfate), which is available in the spice rack of your local supermarket, will dissolve the steel drill bit without reacting with the brass.

Hearty root vegetables such as carrots make excellent pickles. “I’ve found that carrots, cucumbers, small turnips, radishes, green tomatoes, peppers—both hot and sweet—onions, green beans ...

These pickles use Alum, a crisping agent available in many grocery store spice aisles, but can be substituted with black tea to ensure a crispy pickle chip. This traditional sweet pickle is a ...

These pickles are the perfect accompaniment to a ... Remove and set aside. To make spice paste, soak dried chillies in hot water for 10 minutes or until soft, then drain. Process softened chillies ...

Is your spice rack overflowing? Nadiya Hussain is about explain how just eight spices are all you need to revolutionise your dishes. Whether she’s making dinner, dessert, snacks or drinks ...

Mumbai: Spice and Pickles king and Director of the V. P. Bedekar & Sons group, Atul V. Bedekar, passed away after battling a prolonged illness early on Friday, as reported by IANS, citing family ...

This easy recipe will show you how to make authentic lip-smacking lemon pickles at home using the right mix of spices and the sourness of fresh lemons. Follow the step-by-step instructions to make ...

That’s how I found myself diving for sea urchin. I’d had uni before, but it was probably treated with alum as a preservative. I didn’t want that. For thousands of years, the Japanese have ...

Wash the beetroot well, leaving the roots and trimmed stalks intact. Put in a pan, cover with cold water, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and then plunge the ...

Some folks really can't get in the fall spirit without a pumpkin spice latte, and on Oct. 1, they get to celebrate their favorite seasoning because it's National Pumpkin Spice Day! Pumpkin spice ...