Whether you’re melting chocolate, making delicate sauces, or concocting homemade cosmetics, knowing how to set up a DIY double boiler can be a valuable kitchen skill. This setup allows you to heat ...

Double boilers are handy to have in the kitchen for making delicate sauces like hollandaise, preparing custards or stretchy doughs and melting chocolate for sweet treats. You need a double boiler when ...

In my experience, a Pyrex bowl works well as a double boiler. However, Pyrex bowls are not designed for stove top use so proceed at your own risk. Despite the name, when using a double boiler the heat ...

There are a lot of ways to apply heat to food, but some of them feel like they require a science degree to fully understand. Whether it’s a high-tech sous-vide or a flameless induction stove, cooking ...