The Food Processor vs. Mortar and Pestle
In case you haven’t noticed, mortar and pestle sets are a huge trend among celebrity chefs on…
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The Food Processor vs. Mortar and Pestle
In case you haven’t noticed, mortar and pestle sets are a huge trend among celebrity chefs on television and the internet. But what’s the big fuss about them? And why sweat over a rock bowl like a caveman while you can cram all the ingredients…
The Many Uses of Mason Jars
Mason jars are amazingly well suited for many jobs, both in and outside the kitchen. They are durable, sealable, non-toxic, aesthetically pleasing, and dishwasher and microwave safe. And if you frequently buy foods like sauces and pickles, you’ll essentially get them for free. Until recently,…
Preparing Perfect Salads Every Time
If your salads are too dry, you might have a problem that needs addressing. We should probably cut back on the puns, but we can’t fail to notice the uncanny resemblance between dad jokes and salads. They both make people smile uncomfortably out of politeness,…
How to Put Leftovers to Good Use
Would you go to the market, get two bags of food, and then throw one of them in the garbage on your way back home? No, of course not, what kind of silly question is that? Although this seems absurd, up to one-third of all…
Tips and Tricks for Beginner Foragers
Foraging is the act of identifying and picking up edibles in nature. Although there has been a renewed interest in it in recent years – especially as part and parcel of the whole cottagecore aesthetic – foraging has been part of everyday living before we…
Fermented Foods Around the World
What if I told you that your fridge contains something that’s over 9,000 years old? No need to ring the alarm, they’re quite friendly. Fermented foods have been around since the beginning of time. Even though our ancestors didn’t know about the germ theory back…
THAILAND
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THE CULINARY CAPITAL OF SOUTH EAST ASIA
The Must-Haves for Cooking Thai Food
Thai basil, lemongrass, coconut milk, ginger: Thai cuisine is fragrant and full of exotic flavors. The famous Pad Thai might be the first thing that comes to your mind when talking about Thai food, but the cuisine includes many different combinations that will tickle your…
The Two Types of Thai Mortar and Pestle
If you look closely when the pestle hits the mortar when pounding some delicious pesto or authentic Thai green paste, you can see the cell walls bursting open, letting out the natural oil and flavor trapped inside. It’s not hard to imagine a slow-motion symphony…
The Best Khao Soi in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand, and it feels like a village out of a Pixar movie. The place is full of friendly people from all over the world and the cuisine is most definitely unique. Here we’ll be listing the best…
BALI!
WHEN IN ROME
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Best Pasta Making Classes in Florence
If you’re visiting Italy, you just won’t be able to get enough of the beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and amazing food, especially if you’re a pasta lover! And what’s a better way to have pasta than to make it yourself by taking one of our…
Best Pasta Making Classes in Tuscany
Tuscany spreads over the stunning countryside and gorgeous coastline in central Italy. And its capital, Florence, is full of culture and history that’ll leave you in awe. Delicious Italian food is famous worldwide. Italians have always taken the cooking business to heart, and pasta is…
Top Foods to Try in Venice
Venice, the capital of the maritime republic and the capital of La Serenissima, more commonly known as the Republic of Venice, has always been one of the most important Italian cities. Thanks to its location and the foreign influences that have enriched it over the…
That Guy From Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Where to Eat It
Our introduction to Naples continues with That Guy From Naples explaining to us what makes Neapolitan pizza so special and why it’s a global phenomenon. He will then recommend his favorite places to grab a pizza while visiting Naples. In 2017, the art of the…
Meet That Guy From Naples: An Introduction to His Home
Through the years, Cookly has made friends, partners, and collaborators all over the world. Friends who share our obsession with cooking, food, and food cultures. We constantly benefit from their expertise and knowledge, their love for what they grew up eating. That Guy From Naples…
Top Things to Do in Venice
Venice: A City of Canals for Roads Venice, the capital of Northern Italy, is known as the queen of the Adriatic and the city of water. Where you would normally see city streets and sidewalks lie many intricate water channels and beautiful arched bridges. Navigating…
VIETNAM
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THE HOME OF PHO AND SO MUCH MORE
Best Places to Eat Pho in Hanoi
Hanoi: The City “Between Rivers” Known for their centuries-old architecture and deeply influenced through its multicultural way of life, Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is where we begin our next food journey. “Ha Noi” in Vietnamese means ‘river’ ‘inner’, as the city is located between the…
Must Do Activities While in Ho Chi Minh City
The young and vibrant metropolis of southern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam with around 13 million people in the metropolitan area. The city is a blend of modern skyscrapers, historical French Colonial structures, and meandering…