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Bogdan Sandu

Bogdan Sandu is the culinary enthusiast behind Burpy. Once a tech aficionado, now a culinary storyteller, he artfully blends flavors and memories in every dish.

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Tamales

How to Make Tamales in an Instant Pot

Instant Pot tamales come down to two cooks in one pot. The filling goes in first. Once it’s shredded and the pot…

13 min read

Taco

Types of Tacos You Need to Taste Today

Cooking method separates one taco from the next more sharply than the meat does. Tacos get sorted by filling, tortilla and region…

17 min read

Tools

Air Fryer Conversion Calculator

Convert any oven recipe to air fryer settings instantly with our air fryer conversion calculator. No more guesswork or burnt food. What It…

3 min read

Taco

How to Make Taco Shells at Home

Recipe times for taco shells don’t agree with each other. America’s Test Kitchen (Cook’s Illustrated, 2002) fries each shell for about 2.5…

14 min read

Tools

Butter Converter

Convert butter measurements instantly with our butter converter. No more recipe confusion. What It Does Converts between 9 different units: Sticks, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons…

4 min read

Facts & Stats

Mediterranean Diet Statistics Backed by Research

Nearly 30% reduction in major cardiovascular events. That’s just one striking finding from decades of research on the world’s most studied dietary…

6 min read

Facts & Stats

Cooking Statistics That Might Surprise You

78% of Americans now eat at home more frequently to combat rising food costs, fundamentally reshaping how we approach meal preparation. These…

7 min read

Facts & Stats

Baking Statistics That Reveal Sweet Trends

The global bakery market reached $513 billion in 2023, yet most business owners lack access to comprehensive baking statistics that could transform…

6 min read