Pączki: a pre-lenten cultural component of much of the midwest. Today, we are testing a common claim about an ingredient that makes its way into some of the more traditional recipes.
Proof in the Pączki
Author Archives: alguth
Orange Liqueur vs Margarita 2
We’ve been here before, but this time we have some new orange liqueurs to try out, so let’s do a taste test!
Baked vs Fried: Energy Use
Whole home energy monitor + a new kitchen toy = electric oven vs residential fryer (energy use comparison AND mini taste-test)!
A foam for the masses: The Trump MKIII
We previously looked at how to add foam to the to the Trump, but honestly, not very many kitchens are stocked like that of the primary testing facility.
Cinnamon vs the Monkey Bread
Having acquired some fancy cinnamon we wanted to try it out… enter the monkey bread!
Orange Liqueurs Again!
We previously tested different orange liquors in our standard Sidecar cocktail recipe, but times have changed and there are new flavors on the market. Up next: O3 versus Clockwork Orange from New Holland distillery.
Slightly Delayed Science
Despite being all ready to do science in honor of National Margarita Day (Feb 22), we were stymied by a late (read that non) delivery of a crucial supply. Plan ahead for your science (adult-sized and of legal drinking age) kiddies.
Two fingers of whiskey (…or moonshine)?
Under Pressure
Low and slow vs a pressure cooker – which will win a taste test? which will use fewer electrons in the effort to turn pork ribs into tasty noms?
Baked Bacon!
Alton Brown exposed many people to baking bacon via Good Eats. There seems to be some differing instructions online about time and temperature – in addition to some non-specificity on bacon thickness. Does it matter? We’ll cook some bacon in the name of science for you (you’re welcome).
Doing Science To Stuff 