The key difference between simmering and boiling is the size of the bubbles. One of the most basic cooking skills is boiling water. Once you've achieved that, a world of possibilities opens up ...

That is why I distinguish between the short-term jolt of awe, or what I call "quick-boil" awe, and the lifelong "slow-simmer" form of awe. The quick-boil form of awe tends to link with activities ...

One thing to look out for while simmering the beans is not to let the liquid boil over. According to Midori Kasai, professor emerita at Ochanomizu University who oversaw the cookery aspect of the ...