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 ...

Tempering takes your chocolate to the next level by giving it glossy finish and snap, and can be done using all general chocolate types.

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 ...

Melting chocolate and butter in a pot on the stove - Ugis Bralens/Shutterstock A double boiler is one of those pieces of specialty kitchen equipment that does one job and does it very well. It's ...

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 ...

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 ...