Photo by: WallPapersforU Many of us have been in a position where we tried to give our dish a small kick, just to make things a little more interesting, but ended up going overboard. Maybe you've mislabelled your containers and wrote Paprika where it's actually Chilly Powder. Or maybe you meant to add a teaspoon and added a tablespoon instead (I confess that one gets to me a little hahaha). Anyway, could happen to any of us. Often times - unless you're a spice lover - that comes on too strong. Now, there are better solutions to this problem than drinking milk with every bite, though that may go really well with some dishes! Depending on the type of dish you can: Add Acid Most of the heat we experience in hot peppers comes from capsaicin - a self defense mechanism compound in hot peppers...

Welcome to Kitchening Talks! This is a space where we talk about food beyond the recipes. We will be talking about tips, history of food, our experience in the kitchen, our failures and so on. Cooking is more than following a recipe and mixing up ingredients! There is science and philosophy behind it. If you want to develop your skills just follow us on this journey and find out. Let's explore what gastronomy has to offer and we hope you enjoy this section as much as we do! What is happening with my popcorns? What is wrong with my cakes? What to do when the food is too spicy?