Created To Coffee on Instagram: "Most people make a brown sugar shaken espresso the same way — and that’s the problem. Shaking iced espresso creates large bubbles that die quickly, which is why the drink tastes thin and flat. I tested shaking versus using a hand frother, and the texture difference was instant. A hand frother creates microfoam that holds and completely changes the drink. Brown Sugar Espresso Recipe: 1 tbsp brown sugar Pinches of salt Double shot of espresso 1/4 tsp vanilla extrac

Cook's Illustrated on Instagram: "Don’t toss that chocolate! @chef.eric.explains shows why that dusty look isn’t mold, it’s bloom, and it’s totally safe to bake with.⁠ ⁠ Keep it tightly wrapped in a cool, dark spot…or just turn it into cookies and call yourself a hero."

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