How to Make Feta

Feta, similar to white cheese, is a brined curd cheese traditionally made from Greece. Since last few years, Feta name has been protected as the product of designation of origin and hence Feat name can be used only for the cheese made in a traditional way from certain areas of Greece and made from Sheep' milk or a mixture of sheep's and goat's milk. Similar to feta, white brined cheese made from cow's milk are found in many regions of Europe.





Feta is typically and aged crumbly cheese produced in blocks and it has a slightly grainy texture. Apart from being used as table cheese, feta is also used in salads, pastries, baked dishes, cheese pie, and spinach pie. Feta is also served cooked or grilled as part of sandwich or as salty alternative to other cheese in variety of dishes. Feta is soft or sometime semi-hard, usually formed in square cakes, with small holes and no skin. Flavor is tangy and salty, which may range from mild to sharp. Feta has a minimum fat content of 43% and maximum moisture content of 56%. Feta is usually salted and cured in the solution of brine for several months and once taken out, it dries out rapidly. Curdled milk with rennet is separated and left to drain in a cloth bag or special mold to produce Feta.

How to Make Kimchi

Kimchi is a traditional Korean Dish made from vegetables and variety of seasoning. Kimchi, also known as Kim Chee or Ginchi, can be with fermented or unfermented vegetables. Kimchi is a very popular dish that comes in numerous variations with major ingredients such as radish, napa cabbage, green onion and cucumber. In Korean Cuisine, Kimchi is one of the most favorite side dish along with Kimchi Stew, Soup and Fried rice. Kimchi is a very old traditional dish of Korea dating back to about 3000 years ago.





Varieties of the ingredients, spices and seasoning decide the type and variety of Kimchi. Moreover, there are many different seasonal and regional varieties of Kimchi. In the Museum in Seoul, there are about 187 different varieties of Kimchi, the most common seasoning include brine, scallions, chilli peppers, ginger, garlic and chopped radish. Due to the wide difference in the temperatures in northern and southern regions of Korea, there are several differences between the varieties of Kimchi in North and South Korea. For instance, Kimchi from northern regions have less salt as well as red chilli and they do not use brined seafood for seasoning. Being a dish with various vegetables, Kimchi is rich with dietary fibers and low in calories and also a good source of vitamin C.

How to Make Lassi

Lassi is a traditional Indian and Pakistani drink that is basically made from curd or yogurt. There are hundreds of varieties of Lassies including flavored lassies, dry fruit lassies, fruit lassies, salted lassies, sweet lassies and rose lassies, and mango lassies, among others. Chaas is another most popular form of drink in majority of the households in India, which is nothing but a diluted lassi with more water than curd or yogurt.





In India, Lassi is also used often in many religious ceremonies, which is made from curd and honey. Different types of Chilled Lassies topped with a layer of clotted cream are used as common offering like tea or coffee to the guests specially in summer and hot seasons. In many households, Chaas is an integral part of two major meals, which is also considered as an appetizer. Salted and spiced lassies have also become extremely popular in many parts of India. Saffron Lassies loaded with dry fruits or its powders are extremely popular in Sindh region of Pakistan and Punjab and Rajasthan States of India. Making a lassi is a child's play, what you all need is curd or yogurt, a blender and different types of additives such as rose syrup, mango syrup, fruit juices and crushed ice, among others.

How to Make Soda

Soda or soda water and soda soft drinks are perhaps one the most consumed non-alcoholic beverages, which are drunk as a plain soda, flavored soda, salty soda, ginger soda and fruit soda, fruit juice soda and many more, and above all, as a common diluent to various alcoholic drinks. In simple terms, soda is nothing but carbonated water that is mad effervescent by the addition of carbon dioxide gas under pressure.





Soda is the most common name in most parts of the world but there are also quite a few different names in some of the countries, for instance, Club Soda in the United States and Canada. The basic ingredients for making soda are water, carbon dioxide and common alkaline salts such as sodium bicarbonate. The origin of soda or carbonated water dates back to 17th century, which was invented by an Englishman from Leeds, England. Many people prefer to make soda at home because it is simple and quick and also saves a good amount of money over the readymade stores-purchased soda bottles. Moreover, you can also buy soda making kits or soda dispensers and make soda any time at home in a matter of two minutes.

How to Make Bath Bombs

Bath Bomb is a favorite bath item that is used to create lots of fizzy and bubbling water inside a bathtub. Bath bombs are easy to make and also a fun for giving away as gifts. Basically, a bath bomb is a mixture of a weak acid and a base of bicarbonates such as citric acid and sodium bicarbonate. Bath bombs are unreactive when in dry form but when dissolved in water, it reacts vigorously and produces a peculiar fizzing, which could last for few minutes.





Carbon Dioxide bubbles that generate from the water dissolved bath bombs provide a tickling sensation to boy, which is liked by many people. A simple bath bomb can be turned into a piece of fun by adding other ingredients such as rose flower petals, fragrant oils, glitter and any other substance that can impart fragrance and color. Traditional bath bombs are spherical in shape but you make bath bombs in varieties of shapes including tablets, and lumps. Many people say that taking a bath by throwing a bath bomb in bathtub is something like taking a bath in fizzy champagne.

How to Make Compost

How to Make Compost

Compost is nothing but a type of organic fertilizer that comprises of organic materials derived from the plants and other matter that have been decomposed by natural decomposition process. Composting is a process used by individuals and farmers where compost pits are dug out in the gardens for decompositions of plant and other green waste. Composting is also done on large scale by industries and municipalities and other agencies of various cities. It is often said that no home garden is complete with a compost pit.



Composting is one of the best methods of producing rich nutrients required for for the plants, gardening, landscaping agriculture and horticulture. Compost manure is extremely beneficial as a natural fertilizer, soil conditioner, natural pesticide and for addition of vital humic acids into soil. Compost is also beneficial for erosion control, land reclamation, landfills cover and wetland construction. To make a compost in the simplest way, you may dig out a compost pit in the backyard and start filling it with plant waste and green waste from the gardens and leftover food, rotten vegetables and fruits, and peels of fruits and vegetables or any wet waste from kitchen and put some earthworms, which will do the rest of work. Pour some water into the compost pit regularly and after 2-3 weeks, you will find naturally decomposed compost in the pit.

How to Make Compost




How to Make Compost





How to Make Compost

How to Make a Latte

How to Make a Latte

Latte is from the Italian word CAFFELATTE that means coffee and milk, which is essentially a coffee drink made from espresso and steamed milk. From the simple explanation about latte, it seems that making latte is very easy. Yes, it is no doubt simple and quick but as with any coffee drink, the correct proportions, ingredients and the right brewing are most important while making a latte.



Though latte is an Italian coffee drink but it has become extremely popular in the United States whereas in Italy, you may not find it in the popular cafes except in few where it is served with breakfast. In fact, when you order latte in Italy, you may get a glass of hot or cold milk. Latte is served in United States at many places and the varieties with sweet and flavored syrups are more popular. In many parts of the world, latte is also prepared by replacing coffee with tea, mate (a traditional South American drink) or matcha (Japanese green tea).





How to Make a Latte





How to Make a Latte