NEW YORK — What’s brown and sticky? When I was young and innocent, this was the setup to my favorite joke. (The punchline: “A stick.”) Now that I make my living as a cooking curmudgeon, the first ...

Specialty malts are also often added to beer to enhance the color, flavor, and smell. Jon Larson / Getty Images Do you ever order a chocolate milkshake and the waiter asks you, “Do you want that ...

All-American cornmeal pancakes may be basic, but they can have amazing flavor and texture. When making corn cakes, use a griddle, or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet -- or whatever you’d use to make ...

What I am about to explain could get me barred from the Lincoln and Holland tunnels or any other routes into Manhattan. But as a baker who loves bagels and all the things that can go on them, I am ...

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Here’s what’s actually in your malt shakes. Diy13/Getty Images You’ll stumble across it in different kinds of alcohol, and even desserts like candies and milkshakes—we’re talking about malt. With its ...

Malt is a sneaky, sneaky ingredient making potentially gluten-free products a no-no and frustrating those following the diet to no end. But what is malt? You see it pop up in many processed foods to ...