If using agar-agar flakes, increase the amount to 2 1/2 teaspoons flakes for every 2 cups of liquid. The mixture begins to set as it cools, so working quickly is imperative.

Desserts can be a refreshing, healthy treat freshening up hot days, with options from froyo to trifle-style treats. But did you ever consider a yoghurt crush or a ring of ice cream filled with ...

Agar is used in many fields including dentistry, food, microbiology-based laboratories, and biotech industries. Crude agar is processed to develop many textures, such as brittle, elastic, and ...

I tested three DIY vegan cheeses—fluffy ricotta, stretchy queso, and sliceable mozz—and came away with a budget-friendly ...

I first heard Hesse’s story around 2012, at a workshop in Berlin. What surprised me, over the years, was the realization that even people who use agar every day tend not to know her name.